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Luxman leaves me wanting
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I’m pretty familiar with a lot of gear talked about on this forum, but haven’t heard of Sinthesis. I will look into them. i do use Roon, but have not tried the EQ filters or room correction - but that’s a g... 
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
Hugh Masekela - I Am Not Afraid. Only on vinyl  
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
Ella Fitzgerald has to be included. Anita O'Day is another very good jazz singer. Peggy Lee sizzles. Cécile McLorin Salvant is worth a listen   Great thread - I've been enlightened. I didn't know; Susie Arioli Kristin Asbjørnsen Melody Ba... 
Thinking Hybrid Integrated.
Haven’t heard it, but PrimaLuna has a new hybrid. EVO300 Floyd.   
AES/EBU or USB into Denafrips Venus II
Thanks for these helpful responses. I was thinking I’d buy one type of cable and be good, but I can see that having both will be best. No sense in frugality at this point.   @fthompson251  in what ways has the Hermes improved  the sound of the V... 
Your thoughts on my quest for new speakers
I just ended my speaker quest a few days ago. I brought home a pair of DeVore Super Nines ($10k). For various reasons,  I found it difficult to find places to hear the speakers that interest me. I was able to listen to the Treo CTs and enjoyed the... 
Sad News-- Nancy Griffith Has Passed
Nanci was always in my rotation back in the 90s. I still enjoy her sweet songs. Not only did she write good, relatable songs, she turned me on to a lot of great songs by others. I knew Townes Van Zandt's music, but Nanci's version of Tecumseh Vall... 
Amazon HD Lower Price
Interesting news about Apple jumping into what seems like a small piece of the music streaming pie. I’m wondering if streamer makers, like Lumin and the like, will include Apple or Amazon in their native apps. Can this be done with a firmware upgr... 
Phono Stage That's not Schiit
Thanks for all the great suggestions. A lot to consider. I appreciate the feedback.  
Sexy singer(s) and/or song(s)
+1 for Margo Timmons, she lights my fire. 
Best debut album
Hot TunaLove the live acoustic debut. None of the others are in my collection.  
Strange Rivers
Love JOhn Stewart-And I have not been knownAs the Saint of San JoaquinAnd I'd just as soon right nowPull on over to the side of the roadAnd show you what I mean 
Robert Hunter unfortunately has died
Good to read these (mostly) gracious words about Robert Hunter.His words and the Dead’s music are woven into the fabric of many lives. Reach out your hand if your cup be emptyIf your cup is full may it be againLet it be known there is a fountainTh... 
Any other lone audiophiles here?
I thought I was the only loner. My wife appreciates good audio as well as video, but has no interest in gear. I had a friend who introduced me to AG about 15 years ago and taught me some basis. Since we are no longer friends, I don't know anyone w...