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Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review
Most all reviews are now Infomercials. @yesiam_a_pirate I actually somewhat disagree with this. There are many publications out there where reviewers are passionate about conveying honest and useful information for readers in their rigorous and... 
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
I don’t think you can.  The Iris requires a USB input and the Node only seems to have SPDIF and optical outputs.  You’d need to step up to the Hermes, which is considerably more expensive, to get an SPDIF input.   
Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review
Soix, Did you write a letter to TAS complaining about the quality of this and other reviews they publish?  @lewm Yes.  A while back I wrote to them about these issues but not surprisingly didn’t hear back, and obviously nothing changed.  I’ve a... 
Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review
The type of review you are looking for might be over the head of the majority of people looking to buy a TT at this price range? @bigtwin Uh, what??? This is a $3000 turntable without a tonearm and cartridge. In what world does a product at thi... 
Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review
@mrdecibel Sure.  You can google soundstage reviews Tim Shea and some should pop up (I hope).  Here are some — they’re dated, just like me — just to make it easier.  Good bedtime reading if nothing else… https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/c... 
Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review
I totally get how it reads like an ad campaign and not a review but I bet it is a great table.  @oddiofyl You know, and that’s exactly the point.  I greatly respect the brand and am genuinely intrigued by the design, which made this even more d... 
Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review
I don't even read reviews and have another (higher) level of abhorrence for youtube reviews.  @carlsbad2  Amen to that.  There are a few decent ones that I’ve seen, but the vast majority are just posers who get off on talking into a camera and ... 
Qobuz vs. Tidal
Don’t have search issues with Tidal, Qobuz, Roon or Auender Conductor 4.   What are the examples of an issue you’re running into with search? @audphile1 Have a look at the post abov@arnold_h — his experience and frustrations mimic my own exactly.  
Qobuz vs. Tidal
soix ... With the level of tech today you wouldn’t think it’d be too hard to have someone fairly easily implement a decent search function ... That's a function of the software you're using to stream Qobuz, e.g. Conductor if you're using an... 
Anyone Running Pro Speakers in your "High-End" System?
ATC is another one that migrates well from pro to home audio.  That dome midrange is the clearest and most dynamic I’ve ever heard and is really something special.  They do need some juice to get their best though.   
Qobuz vs. Tidal
Also the search leaves a lot to be desired. @arnold_h Amen brother.  I’ve got the same complaints, and I emailed Qobuz a year or so ago about it but obviously nothing has happened.  With the level of tech today you wouldn’t think it’d be too ha... 
Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
@wester17 Congrats and look forward to your thoughts after break in.   
Qobuz vs. Tidal
I switched from Tidal to Qobuz years ago because Tidal was more expensive and I had no desire to mess with their MQA crap.  I believe Tidal has since ditched MQA and I think they may have recently reduced their prices but not sure about that.  The... 
A Few Nice Words For Upscale Audio
Didn’t realize it was that old.  It really was extraordinary support all around.  Hope she lasts you many more years.  
A Few Nice Words For Upscale Audio
Glad to hear, but this really doesn’t speak well of Pathos’ quality control although it’s just a sample of one.  Enjoy!