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Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
I have recently started streaming using tidal. I use a melco with an Exposure Dac which sounds very organic. I had a Chord 2qute which sounded very digital, the dac makes a huge difference.  
Wow an old album that rocked your world
Currently enjoying Steve Winwood Back in the high life again wonderful album which sounds better on vinyl.  
Best debut album
How about Thunder - Back Street Symphony stunning album and sounds great loud.  
Wow an old album that rocked your world
As an aging rocker, in my youth I loved Survivor Eye of the Tiger the album is superb, it is not all about the title track. Dusted off the vinyl sat back and loved it. Brought back so many emotions and memories. Thanks for the thread great idea.  
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
I have been into hifi for circa 30 years in that time I have never changed the power cords. This year I have had a revaluation buying several Mark Grant cables at £75 each and a power block at £150 not a massive outlay but huge benefit. No other c... 
Whats playing on your system today?
I have just jound Black Sabbath a band who didn't grip me in the 70s and 80s however now love the first album Paranoid and Heaven and Hell when Dio took over the lead vocals. Two very powerful albums with some great riffs and drums.  
$1300-1500 DAC
I have just done exactly what you are thinking. I had bought a Chord 2qute Dac which was too bright in my system, I have swapped this out for an Exposure Dac which has a very organic analogue sound could not be happier. It is a brand which is ofte... 
New DAC has transformed my music collection.
That was the only change made, it sounded so much more relaxed but full of life. I am really enjoying music again. The Chord dac was harsh, in your face, whilst the Exposure Dac has the detail but as I say more relaxed sound. The dac has a huge im... 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
All Mark Grant hand made cables in the UK including mains block.  
If you could bring back one great artist that has
I would love to hear new music again from Tom Petty and Freddie Mercury two legends who wrote and performed some wonderful music. I have built my system around their music it sounds amazing.  
Have you been surprised by power cable changes? s
I agree I don't care how they work. I purchased a mains block and several power cords, the result was somewhat of a surprise to me. I am delighted I have no interest in why, for the money spent they are the best upgrade I have laid out.  
Have you been surprised by power cable changes? s
The discussion thus far has been positive re the power cables. I have no experience in this field and have no intention to find out why they work. All I know it the difference is not subtle.  There is such a gain using them, all I intended was to ... 
Have you been surprised by power cable changes? s
I too like Gregory Porter and have recently found Chris Stapleton again superb voice and great recordings. At the moment I am enjoying all the music I have from Thunder, Tom Petty, AC /DC Amy Macdonald to name a few. I love this hobby.  
How do you know when tubes are done?
I have a Croft pre and power amp. I had the ffffff noise from one speaker, dropped the amps off for Glenn to service, the tube had reached the end of their lives, had them replaced. Sounds amazing now. However there was no loss of volume Glenn des... 
New DAC has transformed my music collection.
I have dropped my amps off at Glenn's tonight for a look at the valves I have some hissing which will soon be corrected with valves being replaced. Your amp sounds very interesting hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.What is the rest of y...