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What are the current useless terms in this "audio world"
Porn”Star”. Why is it assumed that they are all stars? 
Balanced Passive Pre Amp
Call and look at Schiit Audio.  
any suggestions on what to replace Bluesound Node 2i with
Why not keep the node and upgrade the delivery to it and then upgrade to external DAC.start with small green computer solutions. They have fiber optic options that clean up the signal to the streamer. Never spend more then you have to. Enjoy the m... 
Adding Home Theater To 2 Channel System
Tried it and it was one compromise after another. I ended up just adding an entirely separate system for the ht piece. Two channel has been kept as is with no connection to the ht. 
Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why.
Anything Doors are fantastic. 
Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why.
Add all Jethro Tull recordings to your list or great produced albums. 
Speaker in car boot on hot day
Do you think that they were delivered from the manufacture to the store in a temperature controlled container? How many days do you think they sat in the back of the semi container before delivered and off loaded? How long did they sit in the ware... 
How many of you are digital only systems?
@lalitk I too run Qobuz and love it. Just wanted to make sure they were aware of the other options. I love Austin Blues Radio stream and get in the HD radio app very good quality. Enjoy the music and have a great day. 
How many of you are digital only systems?
@lalitk there are tons of no cost streaming services out there. You just have to put up with a few commercials. Nothing is free even if jo and the ho say so!   
How many of you are digital only systems?
I run digital streaming, turntable, cd player, and cassette deck, and fm tuner. I would never want to limit my access to music in any way. Yes some sound better than others but at the end of the day it is about the music anyway I can get it! 
Putting together turntable rig
Here is the link for SOTA. Call them and tell them what you are looking for. They can put together everything for youhttps://sotaturntables.com/ 
Different amplifier class for different music genres?
I remember reading a thread a while back where the person was trying to make an argument that Richard Vandersteen engineers his crossovers so hard rock guitar does not sound good on his speakers! I thought that was way out of line unless he had a ... 
Build a wooden crate or use a cardboard box for Amplifier.
I would crate the cardboard. You need a crumple zone to absorb the impacts. If you build a solid crate and the amps are fixed in a solid position they will still take all the hits and vibration. Just like a car bumper and a bike helmet they absorb... 
Money Well spent
Read the first 10 replies and came to the conclusion that that is 2 minuets of my life I will never get back. Make that 4 for typing this!! 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
@ozzy62 so you are saying that the Mac qweefed?