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Allnic Audio A-6000 vs Pass XA 30.8
I had similar experience recently with Pass XP22 pre I had purchased as possible replacement or backup for Coincident Statement MkII (Psvane WE101D) with a few other non-factory mods. Noise floors/resolving very similar, Pass the slightest more ex... 
Do people tire of audio forums?
Many great comments here. I agree this forum is a reflection of the larger community or world we live in, forums by their nature a more impersonal community. I don't know how many others feel this way, but whenever I get nostalgic about the good ... 
Do people tire of audio forums?
@ticat In many cases this may be best route, why add pithy post, may help to decrease the fatigue.   For popcorn and hot dog lovers, I used to enjoy the show, even engaged a few times. If its a new topic this can still provide entertainment, but... 
Why don't we tire of music?
Beach Boys song, "Add Some Music To Your Day" says it all.  
Do people tire of audio forums?
@knotscott Spot on! Between individual preference and plethora of available equipment, topologies, rooms, etc. every situation unique, makes it more difficult to find commonaliity. I recently decided against selling my 1970 MGBGT when out of this ... 
Do people tire of audio forums?
@charles1dad Charles, you are one of the most positive voices I've encountered in any forum. Go Blue! @hilde45 I've been gleaning info from your Rel sub posts, very helpful for setting up the pair of Rel subs I purchased, must be selling big time... 
Do people tire of audio forums?
WBF, snooty or well informed with plenty of money to blow?   As for diy or custom build like me, diy forums are the worst as  objectivists predominate, all about measurements. Audiophilestyle forum an exception, built my streaming setup based on... 
Shane MacGowan has passed on.
Pogues created some extremely meaningful music for me, knowing of Shane's issues with substance abuse made it even more meaningful. Shane grew up in a substance abuse culture, the fact he made something of himself is a thing to respect.  
Do people tire of audio forums?
I agree this forum and others have been instrumental in helping me assemble my dream system. So, as one accumulates knowledge and experience forums less valuable for that, left to passing on that knowledge and experience. At some point one begins ... 
Network optimization for serious streamers
Article discussing 10gbe vs sfp+,https://www.fiberopticshare.com/10gb-ethernet-copper-optical-fiber.html  
845 or 300b with Agalme?
Thanks @grannyring If sound signature of phono similar my chosen parts substitutions should provide exactly what I'm looking for.  
Network optimization for serious streamers
Some have positive experience with audiophile switches, likely poorest performing 'upgrade' ever experienced for me. So, was it particular switch chosen, switches in general, switch in my particular network to blame? I could jump to some overarchi... 
Network optimization for serious streamers
As Charles mentioned one can make this as complex or simple as one likes. I happen to enjoy complexity and experimentation,this isn't a burden for me, and based on many posts in this thread, not a burden for those folks. Experiential learning  hap... 
845 or 300b with Agalme?
@grannyring In regard toThoress, I purchased with possible intention to upgrade caps, resistors. Did you listen to Thoress? If you did, how would you describe flavor?     i'm thinking Texas Components TX2575, Duelund Cast.  
The 300B World
@jimintally Somewhat similar setup in that I drive  Khorns with Volti horns and other mods with custom build 300B's using Acme, no desire to further upgrade with either of these components.