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What is the best BNC Digital Cable under $4,000?
A $4000 BNC cable, really? I so want to think this reasonable on some level but cannot in my world. 
Looking for great jazz guitar recordings - any recommendations?
Lee Ritenour, Wes Bound. Amazing tribute to Wes Montgomery, top shelf production and he can really cover the Wes material, with respect and authority. Not an easy task.Ron Affif trio, Mark Whitfield True Blue, Jimmy Bruno with Joey Defrancesco, Li... 
R2R Dac choices.
Plus one on the Schiit Yggie, have had mine for 2 weeks now, honestly never thought I would enjoy digital sources as much as I do with the Yggie. Radio Paradise FLAC sounds amazing through the Yggie. 
Radio Paradise Free
@canibefrank, totally agree, something different going on there. 
Rockport Avior 2 vs Wilson Sasha DAW
I had a 45 minute demo this week with DAW’s, through some McIntosh gear. On both digital and vinyl the speakers were really good. Had about 400 hours on them, they were being broken in for Frankie Sullivan of Survivor. He has good taste. They deli... 
Radio Paradise in FLAC
FLAC sounds great. Seems to expand soundstage and depth when compared to Tidal. Love the RP. 
Radio Paradise Free
To me RP sounds more spatial, layered, 3D. Things just seem to float more in the air. It doesn’t seem louder at all, it’s a bit more laid back with more depth and soundstage also. I am totally digging it. Agree with Audiojedi, the mix is really ni... 
Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD
I have been listening to Radio Paradise for the last week and I have concluded it sounds better than Tidal, and I am a big fan of Tidal. RP is free, allows 5 levels of streaming, I am using FLAC. Have learned of new artists I really like and it ha... 
Buying advice: McIntosh vs SimAudio for Integrated Amplifier/DAC.
My approach to building my reference system was to build synergy, it has taken a while. Some pieces are expensive, some are not relatively speaking, however the system sounds amazing. I didn’t put much weight into depreciation rates, focused mainl... 
Buying advice: McIntosh vs SimAudio for Integrated Amplifier/DAC.
I have the Sim 700i with a Yggie Schiit Dac. Match made in heaven, killer combination. The Simaudio brand/products are very impressive and highly regarded in the industry by users and reviewers. I prefer SA over the Mac line, but clearly both are ... 
Speaker upgrade question - Wilson vs Focal
Have had my Sopra 2 going on 3 years, after breaking in time, they continue to amaze me. Through many component and cable upgrades over the last 3 years the  Sopra’s continue to rise to the next level. Amazing speakers that continue to give return... 
BEST FEMALE VOCAL EVER
Rumer, Seasons of my Soul. The entire Lp is amazing. Amazing voice, tone, harmonies and production. 
New DAC has transformed my music collection.
An ad or not I completely agree with the OP. I just picked up a Schiit Yggie Analog2, and it has transformed my digital listening experience. My CD collection is getting a workout again, Tidal and Radio Paradise, always enjoyable are on another le... 
What equipment have you bought this year so far ?
Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2. Best upgrade in a while. Amazing DAC.  
Chicago, Illinois
Steve59, how far west, I’m in Carol Stream. Chuck