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Advice on how to liquidate system
Hang in there my friend. There is more to life than just one thing. Shift your passion to something else. Show the rest of the world that you are a resilient, multifaceted individual. You can do it, won’t be easy but you got this.   
Streaming through Marantz Pre/Pro
@johnread57   The two problems you are having are very common. Your system is sounding a little harsh and cold as your wife noticed. The solution is room acoustic. You can have a professional address it for you (where is the fun in that) or you... 
Streaming through Marantz Pre/Pro
You need an external DAC for music. The DAC in the pre/pro is not good.   
Ahmad Jamal passes.
A legend is gone.   
AudioQuest Pegasus "fever" RCA cables
Try Ali express.   
Goodbye Everyone
@elliottbnewcombjr  Sorry to see you leave but your comment about the lack of manners on the site is right on point. I have seen so many ask questions and not even bother to acknowledge the people who take the time to answer. Sometimes, someone w... 
speaker cables under 1k for Harbeth 30.2XD?
Speaker cables price varies greatly whether you want 3 feet or 6 feet.   
Should I Keep my Second CD Player?
Sell the Supernova while you still can. The market for used CD players is shrinking by the minute.   
Anything more resolving than 65 year-old speakers?
@angaria2  Check the Audience 1+1 v5 set up properly on stand.   
BACCH4Mac: More Than It's Cracked Up To Be?
I have done some reading about it. I got the answer to my question: Mac computer needed.   
BACCH4Mac: More Than It's Cracked Up To Be?
@stephendunn  This is cool. Do you have to have a computer in your system or is it self contained?  Thanks.   
Lightning and Ethernet
@erik_squires  You are probably thinking of fiber-to-the-curb. Now they bring it right into your garage. The only copper involved is your house wiring. Sweet! And since my DAC has a fiber port, I already have optical from my switch to the DAC. So... 
Lightning and Ethernet
Fiber to the house can be a blessing. I am getting it next week. Hallelujah!  
Organizing music files - what tools to use
You can try Jaikoz Music tagger. It is said to do everything you mentioned above. I am using it but I tend to do things manually. I copy album arts from Amazon most of the time. For folder structure and format conversion etc you could use MinimSer... 
Seriously though, maybe the best tweak is exercise?
Yep, I second that. Sitting on your bums all day is not good, whether at work or at home. Get up and go do something for 5 to 15 minutes every hour or so. This simple trick can help with your blood pressure, heart and blood sugar levels. This is n...