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speaker cables under 1k for Harbeth 30.2XD?
Townshend Audio F-1 Fractal speaker cables.   
What are my options for music files, CD rips, and a DAC all-in-one solution?
I've heard that a Mytek Empire is awesome. But it's more $($6k) than an Aurender A 30. I wonder if the Empire is better than the Aurender A 30.   
Tidal class-action
Can you create a playlist on Qobuz like you can on TIDAL?  Is the user interface on Qobuz as good as TIDAL? Thx.   
Should I
I have 2 Model 12's, a model 201 and 102 I bought in 2009. Never even thought of that! I'll contact Jeff...Thx.   
Describe the "new HiFi sound"?
@dave_b    Could you give a couple of your LP's that have that tube life, color and dynamic range?   
getting into streaming
@audiotroy  Thank you...I guess the better question is, is the Empire worth the added $ over the Manhattan in function and sound. Although Mytek website doesn't show any Manhattan products.   And you can get a free amp with an Empire purchase(... 
getting into streaming
@nmolnar I was looking at the new Brooklyn Bridge II....If money were no object, would you get the Empire over the Brooklyn Bridge II? Does the extra $ translate to better function and sound....Thx....  
My Impossible hum issue.
Do you have a digital processor? If so, that likely is the issue. It was for me. Drove me batty until I figured it out....Use  a cheater plug on the power cable and that will be the end of the hum. Amazon also sells a hum manager plug but it costs... 
Streamers made in America?
Mytek. Made in Brooklyn. Gonna get their Empire soon.   
LOUDEST Concert and Tinnitus
Cheap Trick/Aerosmith indoor concert. Despite being up high all the way back in the upper boxes, my ears rang for 2-3 days.   
Should I upgrade my speaker cables?
Look into Townshend Audio's F-1 Fractal speaker cables. They best most everything and they are reasonably priced. I have a pair that replaced my Straight Wire Crescendo's and the improvement was more than significant. Their Fractal interconnects a... 
Hum in Speakers with New Dedicated 20 amp Circuit
/Possible ground loop. Do you have a digital processor? Try cheat plugs on different components.   
I Was Stunned
Sounds like a Sound Anchors rack. Now, put Townshend Seismic Isolation Corners under the rack and you're really isolated!   
Interconnect advice needed
simna OP 159 posts 01-31-2023 at 09:16am  @vinylshadow  Unfortunately twice my budget.   Oh shoot. I didn't notice the 10m. Sorry! In that case, I would strongly recommend Straight Wire IC's. Best bang for the buck and I had their Crescendo's... 
Interconnect advice needed
Please look into Townshend F-1 Fractal interconnects. I have them and their Fractal speaker cables and they are fantastic.