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DAC connection: which type gives highest fidelity?
+2 @twoleftears and @ghdprentice Building on their comments, the popularity/ubiquity of USB is pointing to manufacturers continuing to work towards optimizing it. They realize it will be most likely to be used (e.g. during reviews) and weak USB im... 
Top 5 Reaons to NOT BUY A TURNTABLE.
It's likely the setup for the next video, "Top SIX Reasons to Buy A Turntable". Everyone here should thank Steve. He is one of the few actually doing a decent job of getting newbies interested in the hobby, helping to keep recording and equipment ... 
Who are the Stand Up Guy's and Gals in this Audio Industry?
Andy Tebbe - Backert LabsDonna Bodinet - SotaRalph Karsten - Atma-SphereDr. Roger West - SoundlabJohn Rutan - Audio ConnectionRIP Bobby Palkovic - Merlin Cheers,Spencer 
What song have you played the most?
Rickie Lee Jones - Last Chance Texaco 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
John Hiatt - Bring The FamilyBrian Ferry - The Bride Stripped BareThe Feminine Complex - Livin' Love  (One of my all-time top RSD releases!)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spiritofradio "“AAA”Chris Bellman,Bernie Grumman,QRP Pressing" a recipe for success! 
SMSL DACs
I saw a used Soekris for ~$1100. That's an another good R2R at a lower price than my Pontus. Cheers,Spencer 
A sincere Thank You to AudiogoN members for the congeniality and sharing!
@admin Tammy is an angel! Cheers,Spencer 
Alternative to Audirvana and Audrivana Studio -- how to stream wirelessly?
A renderer/streamer won't make Audirvana glitches go away, it will allow you to switch to more alternatives...most have DLNA/UPnP, many incorporate Roon(which includes Tidal & Qobuz), others have streaming service direct connections. You can u... 
Alternative to Audirvana and Audrivana Studio -- how to stream wirelessly?
Is your Hegel Roon-Ready? 
What are some of the better tuners out there?
+1 Tandberg & Sansui 
Advice for integrated for Kef 105/3 reference speakers my friend inherited
I just did the same and couple of Hegel H90s are available $900-1K. Pretty nice sounding with lots of happy owners and good reviews if those give you any comfort. Cheers,Spencer 
SMSL DACs
A few months ago, I sold my Schiit Gungnir Multibit. I used an SMSL 400 for about 2 months while I waited for Denafrips Pontus II arrival. The SMSL functioned perfectly, had some convenient bell & whistles like the full color display info, but... 
A sincere Thank You to AudiogoN members for the congeniality and sharing!
@jusam old friend, do we know you by another handle, or are you in virtual-witness-protection from a stalker? Whatever happened, glad you're safe and with us.For whoever is directing the population relocation, we've got plenty of traffic in Austin... 
Tube preamp with the best built in phono - $4k budget
Agree that the CAT is very good in the right system, but you're correct to want to go balanced to the M60s. Same issue w/the Audio Research. I've been asking myself similar question, maybe at a slightly higher price point, and haven't found any ca...