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Turntables currently considered top of the range. Do you know what they are ?
From What Hi Fi also, a more down to earth, yet still expensive turntable list. “Best high-end record players 2025: ultimate premium turntables tested by experts”.  https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/best-high-end-record-players-ultimate-premium-t... 
Qutest LPS upgrade
Prior to the Ultra upgrade arriving, I was A/B’ing my digital & analog side (Hana ML > Rega Aria). I was playing Steely Dan Gaucho vinyl vs the same via Qobuz 24/192. While there are volume differences Vinyl was the clear winner… close but ... 
Qutest LPS upgrade
@lanx0003 I am not sure why I have such a profound improvement… but it is real. I am ordering the Ultra today. @toronto416 Given the significant improvement, I can only surmise they would prefer me to upgrade to a TT2 & you to a Dave vs buy a... 
Qutest LPS upgrade
@lanx0003  Just the base LPS. Do you recommend the Ultra upgrade? Thanks!  
Streamer, no DAC please?
+1 Aurender N150  
The Audio Science Review (ASR) approach to reviewing wines.
@analog_aficionado Outstanding post (the long one). Helps very much to understand and reconcile the differences between ASR results & listening. Thanks! I am in the camp that says ASR is a single source of information just like every other re... 
The best opening act you've ever seen & heard?
Several great concerts! Mine are: Johnny Winter opening for Rod Stewart & the Faces opening for 3 Dog Night. 1969 Olympia in Detroit. My first major concert! Another for Stevie Wonder opening for the Stones. They jammed together at the end. ... 
What do the statistics say about the age of Audiophiles and the replacement rate?
My local store, Audio Advice stated recently that the vast majority of sales are home theater, not high end audio. Audio Advice has big beautiful stores in Raleigh & Charlotte & and a large online presence. The majority of HT sales vs audi... 
DAC break-in question
+1 @audphile1  Confirmation bias is real, but used too many times subjectively.   
DAC break-in question
@mgrif104 Wow! I’ll bet it sounds magnificent!  
DAC break-in question
@mgrif104 Which DAC did you buy?  
DAC break-in question
Interesting. I can absolutely attest that my new BHK pre to my new Focal Clears required significant burn in before I enjoyed the sound.   
DAC break-in question
OK, so follow on question… do each of the inputs & outputs need to be burned in? IE: new pre… separate burn in required for phono line in, DAC in & HT in? Separate burn in for output to amp & headphones? Same question for a DAC, stream... 
An IEC with grip
I am a little confused, and maybe it is just me. I have never had the male side of a power cord pull out, but have on several occasions had the female (component) side of a power cord come loose… particularly with upgraded PC with harder / larger ... 
Hearing Aids
I am in the market for new aids. Currently demoing current TOL Oticon’s. They are very good & superior to my 4 year old TOL Signia’s. I plan to demo Widex.  They all have music programs which primarily eliminates noise reduction. Good luck fin...