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Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all?
Roon Nucleus with a nice LPS?  
An audio component you just can't let go
30 yo VPI 19 Mk IV turntable.  Modified with a SOTA Total Eclipse standalone motor assembly and modified suspension. I know it has a well bearing and relatively small (11 inch/16 pound) platter, but its lead/delrin/cork construction sounds nice en... 
Looking for a narrow baffle small footprint speaker
+1@sounds_real_audio Started with Wilson Benesch Trinitys and replaced with Vectors 6 years ago. 2.5 way design with sublime midrange. Smaller cabinet than others of equivalent performance because of carbon fiber design.   
The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear
Define vintage. Is it like cars where 25 years old qualifies for an "antique" license plate?  
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
Another small cable manufacturer that I have faith in is Empirical Design. Been in business for years, doesn't advertise, all word-of-mouth.   
ÜnStock
Nice.  I was thinking audio, but cars are also interesting...  
Streamer between Roon Nucleus Plus and DAC
@verdantaudio Thanks for the additional details. I believe the PBD USB-X4 is identical to the circuitry in the MPS-X and should provide the same benefits of clock synchrony and noise reduction. If this is true, then the signal from the MPS-X sho... 
Streamer between Roon Nucleus Plus and DAC
@audphile1 Playback Designs has a proprietary system that is built into some of their source devices but is also available free-standing. It accepts a USB input and converts it to an optical signal called PLINK, which uses an ST cable and connects... 
Streamer between Roon Nucleus Plus and DAC
I believe my DAC is good enough. I am curious as to whether or not I can feed it a better signal than directly from the Nucleus Plus. Of note, the optical interface only accepts USB.  
Discerning a positive or negative change in a system
And I recognize that some changes that make me smile at first can make me cringe later...  
Comparison of various subwoofers for 2 channel audio
I run the Audiokinesis distributed bass array. I found this article, recommended by Duke LeJeune, to be helpful for placement of multiple subs.  Tried to post a link but it kept including the entire 30 page pdf.     So Duck Duck Go cut and paste:... 
Should we care if a piece of equipment comes from a pet-free, kid-free, smoke-free home?
It appears iguanas may be okay...  
If you have a nice system why do you really need room treatments?
If you have a dedicated room, it need not look ugly. I find great auditory and visual pleasure in my space. As I leave the reflective spaces in the rest of my house and enter my room, it is an "Ahhh" moment.  
Streamer only
Roon Nucleus for $750 on HIFI shark.  
Should Amps be plugged into a power conditioner?
I use a ZeroSurge on my Pass XA60 mono blocks.  ASR demonstrated that signal in was no different from signal out. I take this to mean no harm, just safe power.  I like safe power. "As with all the other power tweaks, filters and cables, no fideli...