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Streaming only for Tidal Premium
Let us know how it goes. 
Fill in the gap in this digital chain
To stream Tidal, Qobuz or Amazon Music you need a streamer. A simple, easy to use one is the Bluesound Node 2i for $500. It would connect to your wifi modem wirelessly or by wire if you want a stronger connection (ethernet cable - Cat 6, etc.).You... 
Streaming only for Tidal Premium
BluOs is a very easy to use wifi interface on an Android tablet that also allows access to internet radio, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Radio Paradise and other music services (some require subscriptions, of course). BluOs is all you need unless you want ... 
Streaming only for Tidal Premium
A streamer is what you need.  You connect it to your wifi modem via wifi or wire (ethernet cable).  I don't know if one of the DACs you have on the way is a streamer/DAC or not.  The streamer I use is a Bluesound Node 2.I connect it to my wifi mod... 
Is there a physical and ritual connection with the analog LP?
You know, if you need a ritual to enjoy music, you should do it right.Set up an altar to Apollo and Euterpe. Before you play a song, album, vinyl, disc or file, light some incense, bow before the altar, say a prayer for good listening, etc., etc.Y... 
So What Is Real?
This joke has probably been done already, but just in case it hasn't.So What Is Real?According to John Lennon, nothing, at least in Strawberry Fields. 
Life is too short to buy someone else's favorite stereo gear
Please make a list of the different ways to hear what you like without buying. I find this very hard to do in my situation.  I'm sure many others have this problem too.  I'm particularly interested in the good stuff, not lower sound quality stuff. 
Karla Bonoff
rpeluso,  She does have beautiful voice and I would go to see her if she came to a small venue here.  I primarily like her albums after her career slowed down a little, "Calling Me Home", "Coal" and "Pretty Bird".  I'm sure she's got good stuff on... 
Karla Bonoff
If you like Karla check out "Pretty Bird" by Kathy Mattea.  Yes she was a pop-country singer from the 90s but that's not what this album is.  This album is mostly acoustic with uncluttered arrangements and Kathy's warm voice.  Musicians include Vi... 
Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
Let me put it this way, I love jazz, well maybe 1% of it, anyway. The other 99% you couldn’t pay me to listen to. John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny and just about everyone else playing jazz are in both categories. The stuff I like includes h... 
Karla Bonoff
Agree. Karla is a really good singer/songwriter who plays the piano rather than the more common guitar. "Carry Me Home" is a great studio recording of new and old material, much of which can also be found on, "Live", which was recorded live, oddly... 
So What Is Real?
THIS is real:Most "professional" recording engineers produce product that contains mediocre at best sound quality. To hold them up as them up as having the definitive opinion about anything is just specious. This is the real problem. Most recordin... 
Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
Coltrane leaves almost all people behind at some point and today's jazz musicians have left Coltrane behind.  Start with his most accessible stuff, listen to the recommendations made above and enjoy what connects with you and stop listening when y... 
Bob Carver 350 tube amps
I haven't owned the Carver amps either, but I also find it odd that you don't see them for sale or talked about much here.  Some 275s have showed up for sale recently.  You could contact those people about their experiences. 
Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
You don't get the song "My Favorite Things"?