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Bad news for home theater enthusiasts
Netflix ends their DVD.com disc service this September as well. For me the Blu-Ray discs sound and picture quality just seems much better than streaming.  Gonna miss Blu-Ray discs.  
Cable elevators
@w123ale  agreed!  Seems very system, cable and flooring dependent.  Seems pretty clear and simple.  If it improves the sound in your system great use them, if not, don’t use them and scroll on!  I have wood floors and ribbon cables so no improvem... 
Not Chinese Fakes But Not big $$$ Either
👍👍  
Suggestions please. Your favorite 3, 12ax7 tubes
Your pretty much got it.  Tele’s (and most of the European tubes) aren’t warm enough for me but are very nice sounding just on the bright side in my mind.  My fav’s are the late ‘50’s Mullard long plates, ‘50’s RCA black plates, ‘50’s Amperex long... 
Not Chinese Fakes But Not big $$$ Either
@bigtwin how did these cables turn out and sound?  Worth the effort and 💰?  Just curious since I have made DIY cables from VH Audio.    
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Shawn Colvin, Sarah Jarosz, and Marc Cohen at the Palace of Fine Arts, SF. Never took notice of Sarah prior and wow was she a surprise.  Great mandolin work and songs. The other 2 excellent as always.  Great show!  
Your last concert was to see who and when?
@carlsbad2  excited…going to see Mr. Isaak this Thurs. at the Uptown in Napa.  One of my favorites since the 90’s.   
dacs that I have had in my system - a listing
Wow that is absolutely amazing feat…a tip of the hat for you chasing your passion!  Why do it?  Because you can and are willing👍👍. Thanks for sharing your results and expertise!  
Wall outlets
From another posting… This is my choice….well made at a reasonable cost if you can get by the knock off brand name use. I wish they wouldn’t use real brand names. We know they aren’t real brands. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805235421157... 
Review: Sonore ultraRendu
Thanks for sharing insight on the UR.  Not a fan of review bribery…seems a bit sleazy to me.  Hope for Andrew they are all good reviews 😳.  I don’t have a Rendu but I do love my Sonic transporter from them!  
How cam Morrow Audio keep offering 45%-65% discounts for trade-ups?
I can’t say for certain or to what degree of improvement because I was making other changes to my system at the same time.  I just wanted  a better quality outlet receptacle vs the cheap flimsy plastic stock 15A outlet receptacle.  More concerned ... 
Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative?
I have the “Iffy” stream and the sound quality is stunning for its size and price.  Not far off from my main system’s Bricasti M5.    I have resisted to move onto something else even though it is finicky to connect.  I have to reset my Dac and har... 
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
@wig The Swiss Fusebox is up next on my list of tweaks. Sounds like that is another winner! Love Mark’s products and he’s such a gent to work with.👍👍  
Any (new) Tube Testers that can be recommended?
@tomcy6  💥 🤣 ….agree Ampltrex is the best and you get what you pay for.  If money is not a concern it’s a great choice.  I just couldn’t justify the expense for amount of use it would get.  
How cam Morrow Audio keep offering 45%-65% discounts for trade-ups?
This is my choice….well made at a reasonable cost if you can get by the knock off brand name use. I wish they wouldn’t use real brand names. We know they aren’t real brands. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805235421157.html?spm=a2g0o.productli...