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How to supply a source to a headphone amplifier for the best sound.
Yea. Not sure what's going on there. As noted above, that amp should drive your models fine coming direct from the player (the preferred method of the two). 
I feel bad for GenX'ers that missed out on the 60s and 70s.
@mwinkc167Thank you for articulating so well what I could not. I can see how growing up in the era of rock’s formative years was awesome. And I’m very thankful for the music born from it.Fortunately, we have access to all of it and more. I’ve spen... 
I feel bad for GenX'ers that missed out on the 60s and 70s.
I'm sure those who lived during the hey-day of chamber music feel quite sorry for all of us.In all seriousness, if you want us to admit that we missed out on something only an earlier generation could appreciate, then sure. Would it be great to ha... 
I feel bad for GenX'ers that missed out on the 60s and 70s.
Weep for us not. While there's undoubtedly a plethora of great music whose existence preceeded my own, the following are post-birth:Gang Of Four Joy DivisionBjork The Cure RadioheadD'AngeloAlan Parsons Project The B52's Talking Heads Beastie Boys ... 
Can we talk about Qobuz for a minute
One thing streaming is missing IMO is the option to choose between different 'masterings'. This is an advantage physical media currently retains. 
Which Has Best Sound Quality -- CD vs. Tidal vs. FLAC Uploaded From Burned CD
There should be a distinction between streaming from a subscribed service v.s. streaming lossless from one's own locally ripped media.At least I know my CDs are verified via AccurateRip. What guarantees do the streaming services offer?Aside from t... 
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
For those who enjoy post-punk, the following albums are from a band called 'The Sound':Jeopardy From the Lion's Mouth Not sure why they didn't achieve greater fame, but the music remains. I discovered them several years ago. Hope you find them enj...