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Wi-Fi Range Extender
I recently switched to Ubiquiti and have had really good results.  
Ennio Morricone has passed away
Tremendous loss, a true “Score Master”. Many favorite movies always completed by his contributions. 
Loose fitting power cord
I had this issue a few years back and I supported the cable at the input to keep it from working loose. I used a Velcro strap to suspend it hammock style from above.  
Sonus Faber Olympia III Nova 5
I recently listened to the III Novas and had heard the previous version III in the same room and similar Arcam Pre and Classe’ amp.The biggest difference to me was that the Nova wasn’t bright and more subdued and maybe a little too laid back for m... 
1st SACD Purchase
As tpreaves advised, start with your favorites, that will allow to make a fair comparison to the Redbook Copy. but a few of my favorites if you can find them:Roxy Music-AvalonPeter Gabriel - many to choose from but US and UP stand out mostYes-Frag... 
Radio playing....but no tuner?
Yes I have had a similar situation with a satellite tuner. What it turned out to be was a local radio station has a tower not far from my home. The antenna coax was picking up the signal and the receiver amplified it. So in your case it could be t... 
Sexy singer(s) and/or song(s)
Margo Timmons of Cowboy Junkies: her voice on any song 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
Only  if you’re doing it because you love music, and want get as much enjoyment as you can afford....and afford.....and afford  
is the sound of vinyl due to the physical process of the turntable?
Personally I think the answer is “no”. We hear in analog and by playing vinyl the music remains in the analog domain, by converting to a digital storage, we abandon the analog domain. Then by trying to reproduce that digital stored format back to ... 
Bookshelf Speakers for Large Room
I heard the Borresen 1 stand mounted at RMAF last year in a few rooms and was impressed with what two little boxes could do. But the last room I saw them in was a very large room and I heard the coming up the hall and was shocked when I saw that a... 
Is being an audiophile a disease?
Interesting video, I liked the Pioneer and Zenith commercials that followed. But the initial video does make me realize that sometimes the obsession can be a little over the top. But hey if you enjoy...then enjoy to the fullest. 
3 Albums To Be Stranded With On A Desert Island
I think the real question is, will Gilligan ruin the cartridge?my list for now, (subject to change in a few minutes)Roger Waters-Radio KAOSDavid and David-BoomtownRenaissance-Live at Carnegie Hallthat should get me thru the first night 
Focal Kanta No 2
We are here for ya, j-wall. At my age I have come to realize GF’s just don’t get happiness. Especially their own🤔 
Focal Kanta No 2
J-wall, let us know how you like them. I heard them the year they were introduced at RMAF then the 3’s. I really wanted the Sopra 2’s and was ready to buy when they bumped them $4K and I need center and rears so about $6k for the package, and back... 
Focal Kanta No 2
Just, saw on TMRAudio.com, new Kanta 2’s for 5600.00