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Nas migration from desktop to new Nucleus!
Here are a couple of threads from roon community forums that came up when I searched for the title of this thread.  I don't know if these will help.  I'm not a computer guy. Nucleus + Migration Failed How do I access desktop ex5 hard drive to ... 
Tweaks you got rid of because they were not effective (enough)?
Well, upon urging from some on this thread, I just lifted my speaker cables off the floor (tile and carpet) using wooden blocks about an inch across and two inches high, four blocks per side.  I listened, put the blocks under the cables, listened ... 
Nas migration from desktop to new Nucleus!
I think people on the roon community forums could probably help you out. 
SACD
Acoustic Sounds and Music Direct sell SACDs. These are the online stores for Analogue Productions and Mobile Fidelity, both of whom produce SACDs, but not very many of them.  Music Direct has sales 10 - 15% off around holidays. 
Lumin app, Teac HR streamer app, Esoteric app problem.
The problem may be with the Teac unit itself rather than the app. I have read that some people have had problems with them. Who did you buy it from, used or from a dealer?You may be aware of this thread already, but if not, check it out: https://... 
Lumin app, Teac HR streamer app, Esoteric app problem.
Are you using an Apple or Android controller?  The Lumin and Roon apps, two that I know of, do not work well with Android devices.  There may be other apps with a similar problem.  These are big names in streaming.  I don't know why they can't p... 
How the hell do you select a tube?
Check with Vintage Tube Service, Brent Jessee, or Jim McShane.  If you call them have some idea of what change to your current sound you'd like to hear with new tubes. 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
Most dealers do not sell trade in gear in their stores.  They sell it online.  The store is for selling new gear.You guys have never tried running a retail store, have you? 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
glupson, You don’t think there’s a difference between getting a bike out from the back and setting up a system with a couple of 170 lb amps?dannad, Some details, please. Where and when did you request to see a couple of 170 lb used amps in storage... 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
Had I’d walked into a hifi shop unaware of this practice and a guy told me there’s a $500 fee for an audition, I would’ve been offended and felt insulted. Let’s be honest. The OP did not walk into a dealer and ask to listen to some gear on display... 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
@laaudionut asked: Sep-16-2020 What is the inconvenience fee associated with an in-store demo...fully face masked, of course?@smer319 replied: These are packed and put away. Can you tell me what kind of system would you want it demonstrated with ?... 
Member Almarg passed away last night
My condolences to his family and friends.  Al, I'm sure music is even better on the next level.  Enjoy! 
CD Review
Thanks, I'll check it out.  It's on Qobuz in 96/24.  Not DSD, but probably close. 
?? hi res recording studio practices
Most recordings made in the last 30 - 40 years have been recorded digitally, that means no tape used. It was recorded to a hard drive or some other type of digital storage.I’d guess that early on, when digital storage was more expensive, recording... 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
A good man.  He will be missed.