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Node X
Agree with soix's suggestion. I have a Node 2i a long way from my router and got a Wi-Fi extender. Connected the Node 2i to it with a Wireworld Starlight 8 Ethernet Cable and smart TV connected to it with a Supra Ethernet Cable. Works great in thi... 
Internet Radio on Audiophile Quality 2 Channel System
Another fan of Radio Paradise for sound as well as content. 4 choices as well, lately I find myself listening to the world eclectic version the most. Listen on a Bluesound Node 2i in my living room and on Audirvana Studio and Jriver in my office r... 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
KSAN San Francisco 
Tube Dealers 2021
Another vote for Brent Jesse. 
Tim Bogert has passed away
Great bass player. Saw Beck, Bogert and Appice twice in the early 70's once at Imperial College, London and once at Winterland, San Francisco. Great shows! RIP Tim. 
What do/did you do for a living?
Retired Record Store owner operator. Did that for 20 years in a small town. Was a chef before that. Didn't make much money running a Record Store but had some good perks. Married with no kids which frees up a lot of cash apparently. My current sys... 
Best debut album
The Stones Roses "The Stone Roses"King Crimson "In The Court of the Crimson King"The Band "Music From Big Pink" 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
Agree with Peter's recommendation of Red Base RCA 5692.I have tried other NOS RCA's, Sylvanias and Raytheons as well as new production Chinese tubes and the Red Base 5692 were the best for my Cary SLP-88 preamp. 
Digital Room Correction For Speakers
I agree with soix recommendations. I thought of changing speakers myself after trying room treatments that did little to correct my bass problems. I also tried putting the supplied port plugs in my speakers that helped a little but I did not like ... 
Digital Room Correction For Speakers
I tried bass traps and room treatment which helped the sound overall but did almost nothing to help my 2 problem areas, one around 50 hz and another around 110 hz. I bought a used DSPeaker Anti-Mode 2.0 Dual Core here on Audiogon and it worked won... 
What area or country do you live in ?
Was in Sonora, California but have recently relocated to Sebastian, Florida. 
Dirac vs dspeaker room correction
I agree with jaybe's comments. Every room situation is unique.I purchased a DSPeaker Dual Core here on Audiogon and am very happy with the results. It is very versatile and improved my situation. It can be configured many different ways to get pos... 
Shopping for vinyl south Florida, Jupiter
Wax Records in Vero Beach is a great record store with good new and used vinyl. It is about an hour drive north of Jupiter. 772-925-2922 
Top five live Rock And Roll Albums
Who - Live At LeedsLittle Feat - Waiting For ColumbusDream Syndicate - Live At Raji'sLou Reed - Rock N' Roll AnimalGrateful Dead - Europe 72 
Best Rock Album of 2016
Agree with Spencer on the latest offering from Steven Wilson. His band Porcupine Tree is a must listen as well but isn't exactly 2016.