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VM-1a: New RAAL SR1a Headphone amp
Haha, one of those VM-1a amps was actually mine. It's being delivered by FedEx tomorrow courtesy of headamp.com. I'm glad you didn't take that one home. I have a brand-new pair of RAAL SR1a headphones waiting for it,  
Bricasti M5 or Lumin U1 Mini or ?
The U1 Mini has been discontinued. New one's aren't available.  
Headphones vs full range speakers
I suggest going to the headfi forum. I've been a member there for years and you will learn everything you need to know and will be exposed to many brands of products you never heard of before.  
What do audiophiles do in their cars?
Stream Tidal over my android phone on my 2020 Lexus ES350 UL with the factory Mark Levinson stereo. Sounds pretty good for a factory stereo but the car is very quiet. 
What's your dream speaker?
For me in the mid/later 70's and early 80's it was the Magnaplaner Tympani I's and the JBL L-212's. 
Klipsch cornwall speakers
They (Current version) are currently Steve Guttenberg's favorite and go to speaker on YouTube. He has done a good review on them. 
Tidal Streaming Issues
Funny because I had this exact same problem but with Qobuz. It came to a point it was no longer usable. When I switched to Tidal everything was perfect!  
American Audio
Don't forget CODA. They are based out of Sacramento. Amazing how much good gear is made in the USA. 
What audio expos are worth going to?
Just so you all know Axpona has been cancelled 3 times in a row now. The show is now Scheduled for April 2022. I also received an EMAIL the other day telling me that RMAF in not only cancelled but they are now ending the show forever. Really unfor...