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Is integrated the future for 2 channel audiophiles?
It does seem like more all in one units are becoming commonplace. Personally, I run an integrated with a streamer-dac. This is a two box system and for many years I had separates and a "stack" of components. I'm just not into component swap outs a... 
What loudspeakers do you have your Primaluna amp paired with?
my PL Dialogue Premium is paired with von Schweikert db99s. The speakers are very "quick" and don't take a lot of power. I'm getting tremendous dynamics and detail and was pleasantly surprised a tubed amp could provide this without costing megabuc... 
Network streamer with hard drive
John, I don't know what your budget is. I run a Lumin T2 which streams and has a very good DAC. I have a solid state hard drive plugged into the Lumin, and the SSD has a couple thousand CD's on it. I find the Lumin to be an excellent one box solut... 
Just got my Lumin T2 wasome sound but very bad app
I own a T2 and IMO the Lumin app is outstanding. It took me the better part of a day to learn its nuances. I have absolutely no complaints, it’s very intuitive to use and takes very few clicks to get what you want to do. My previous Streamer-Dac w... 
Can you over damp with isolation products? If so - How do you know you've done it?
Yes, certainly. Everything sounds muffled and recessed, no natural reverb....easy to hear over damping. 
Tidal - why only remastered versions?
For the music I favor, I frequently see multiples of the albums and many times it's not obvious to me what their differences are unless the M sign or "remastered" etc. This I wish Tidal would change so it's very clear what are the differences betw... 
Your Top Five Blues LPs, SQ-wise...
Christone Kingfish Ingram's new album and second the HoodooMan Blues album by JuniorWells 
The low frequency response is Bass, not Base.
who said the english language was easy? 
Yet another Qobuz vs. Tidal debate
I tried Qobuz for a monthly free trial and then stayed with Tidal. I may revisit Qobuz in the future as I liked the sound quality and the selection was ok for me. Two deal breakers were the  inability to organize my album list by artist and freque... 
Great musicians who should have been famous except....
Johnny Hartmann 
Martín Logan choice help
if you are trying to assemble a new system from scratch, IMO settle on the speakers first then go from there. go to some dealers (if available) to hear what's on offer in your price range. Then pick the amplification to drive them and decide what ... 
John Coltrane's lost album ...
thanks Erik 
Martín Logan choice help
I don't know the Clarity, owned the SL3s 12 years. You should expect to replace the "film" in the stator panel since you are buying used. This may be a significant expense. I'd check with MartinLogan before pulling the trigger. The SL3 is a good s... 
Need help. Music server and streaming. Newbie.
Foreraus, I went your route years ago until I bought a dedicated streamer dac in one box and eliminated the computer interface. I also got better sound. You are correct ITunes saves as AIFF not Flac....or whatever Apple calls it. I put my multi th... 
How To Clean Piano Black Speaker Finish?
Miller gave good advice. I just use a premium detailer spray like Meguiars or Mothers and I get a very satisfying shine on my piano black von Schweikerts