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Streamer recommendations
My first streamer was an Aurender N100H - a very YUGE upgrade from PC-based source. Then I tried a different brand. Now, like the prodigal son, I've returned to Aurender - the N20 w/SSD (4TB) is absolutely "real and spectacular"! (h/t Teri Hatch)  
Looking for 50-100 watts of Tube Power (give or take) for my JBL 4349s
@rischa As a US distributor of solid state amps, we have a CANOR "Virtus I2" KT88 Class-A demo available that may interest you. 40w/ch Ultralinear 20w/ch Triode Shipped direct from Canor July,2023 and we’ll include NOS tube upgrades More info ... 
Zavfino and Neotech OCC Interconnect
@temmple TheMusicRoom has these 2 demo Neotech UP-OCC Silver Ribbons https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/neotech-amazon-sp-speaker-cables-up-occ-silver-ribbon-2m-pair-banana/ https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/neotech-amazon-itr-rca-cables-up-o... 
Aurender N150 vs N200
@vthokie83 The Aurender N100H was my first foray into server/streaming and it was impressive - esp at the price. We recently added the N20 as our reference digital transport and, with the HiDiamond P4 power cord, the sound is amazing in both audi... 
Linlai KT88 experience?
@donsachs  I ordered a quad (top 10%) of the "Global" labeled KT88-D from Grant Fidelity - eagerly awaiting arrival. Alas, "express shipping" is S-L-O-W.... That said, GF would not reply to my question of differences between the tubes labeled "G... 
Linlai KT88 experience?
@donsachs - a follow-up to your Linlai KT88 comments. Do you have any experience with the Sophia Blue KT88 (vs Linlai KT88) as they are being re-introduced later this month? Thanks, Don! JimRicketts/tmhaudio    
Recommend me a DAC under 3k
Ferrum Audio Wandla DAC/Preamplifier ($2800) Comparable & surpasses DACs that cost more....MUCH, MUCH MORE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! REVIEW: https://www.hifinews.com/content/ferrum-audio-wandla-usb-dacpreamplifier  
Ripping CD's to hard drive
A bit off topic.... As a tech novice, I'd like to find an easy was to rip my SACD discs and get the DSD layer to my Server/PC. It appears the "easiest" is finding an old OPPO and using complex software & networking techniques.  Is there a 1... 
Best Basic CD Player (no SACD, USB, etc.)
@ecpninja      As the US distributor of YBA, a point of clarification: All YBA CDPlayers/Transports use the standard "RedBook" laser - i.e. Philips CDPro2, CDM4, etc On most models a "Blue LED" is mounted to bathe the data side of the CD and en... 
Advice for bookshelf speakers
As a US distributor, we moved from our Rogers LS3/5A to a MUCH more accurate & transparent near-field monitor.   Usher SD500 DMD (needs lots of break-in time) http://usheraudio.us/?wpsc-product=sd-500-dmd-2 As an aside, Fred is a very high... 
The MoFi Mess and TAS rolling over for them
As a US distributor of high-end brands, I've personally dealt with MD, MF, JV. I recall a wise old saying..."If you can't say something positive about someone, don't say anything". I will say there are MANY YouTube reviewers that are quite insig... 
Chris Sommovigo has passed away
This is quite shocking. Chris was one of the good guys in this industry and a fellow Constitutional patriot. RIP, my friend.    
Washington Post article on MoFi vs. Fremer vs. Esposito
The core issue is not sound quality but rather the devious, blatant dishonesty & lack of ethics exhibited by MoFi/MusicDirect in their marketing propaganda...attributes I've seen before with MD. Unfortunately for MD, this stain will linger fo... 
Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark
As the US Distributor of YBA, a few thoughts... 1. YBA has always been clear their products are designed by Yves-Bernard Andre in France 2. Yves-Bernard continues as Chief Designer of ALL YBA products 3. Yves-Bernard continues as part of the YB... 
Have you changed your mind about a brand? Was it you, or them?
@ ecpninja Just discovered this thread/your post re: YBA - a few comments to clarify:● All YBA products are designed by the founder, Yves-Bernard André, in France● Yves-Bernard André is Chief Designer ● Yves-Bernard André remains a part of the ...