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Sound Quality
Yep agree a test file of known high quality stored on your drive should equal a streamed file…. should…. Also, after doing that try to reserve judgment until your Bricasti arrives and broken  in…  
Record Store Day 2024?
A big plus for the mentioned Yo Yo collaboration s… both fantastic…. ANYTHING Jerry Douglas !!!!!!!    
Tube amps under $7500
Aesthetix hybrid, Rogue Apollo Dark ya might get lucky used, VTL.  Manley snapper might have XLR… mentioned ARC 75 be sure it’s an SE….. Quickies are great …  Have fun…..   
This sound-suppressing silk can create quiet spaces
@lalitk There are a variety of sound control curtains available now…. we use them in the recording studio and especially the mix / mastering area. Best to you jim  
How Soon Do You Realize You Don't Like a Piece of Gear?
at least run in the Vdh. Normally, i agree with @ghdprentice but i’m not certain you would like the Ref phono 3… it’s holographic but not romantic / lush colored…. and if you go ARC always seek out the SE versions, if available  Disclaimer i have... 
Should I upgrade my preamp?
Drive a bit further into Michigan ( i’m a Buckeye…so i know how that might hurt )… Seek out Paragon or even visit Indy. Not sure what is left standing in Columbus. Your current ARC preamp is very romantic sounding vs the unit you mention… obviousl... 
Hana ML Phono Stage / SUT
When i had an ML, which is an excellent but polite cartridge, i used a Herron … sadly no longer in production. They can be found used around $ 2K ish… used. ive heard a friend ML w the Fremer reviewed QHW Audio “ The Vinyl “ phono preamp… fantast... 
London Grammar?
I like them. Eric the proprietor at Gig Harbor Audio turned me on. I love her voice.  
You can't afford a Lambo Veneno, so get this..
Throttle and volume on 11 !  
Older Linn Sondek LP12 info and interest
Auction  
little big win
The missionary position is not for speaker placement….  
Can you tell the difference between a $200 and a $200,000 guitar?
Fun….. thanks for sharing…. always good to have luthier friends……   
Looking for a simple but exquisite front end
I suppose a look at the long run win / loss column might say otherwise…. ive got significant seat time listening to my orchestra conductor buddy 390 / 330 system w Vandersteen Quattro CT….. very lovely sonics…. his LP-12 languish….. im sure the ... 
Mark Levinson Has Saved Me And My MUSIC!!
Extra HF reverb…. microphonic tubes will do that trick…. Interesting patent.  The world does need a better sounding phone…..  
Record Store Day 2024?
@bdp24 Yep… I’ve a wonderful sounding MoFi 45 rpm of American Beauty… possibly my fave Dead album…. @curiousjim Glad to hear that ;-) enjoy.