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??? All In One CD Ripper - SACD Rip/Playback - Streamer ???
@lwin  Checked out the Wolf Audio products as I’ve never heard of them. Their products look appealing. It seems their main website is no longer in service.    Bummer  
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
Bought and paid for.    Great sound quality.    Love the inspection process ensuring the disc is clean.    Kept as a storage in case of computer failure.   
Will an Amp change improve my system ?
“WiiM pro ( a great device for $149 !)” Agreed. Recently purchased one of these. It works great with the Plex server-App. Highly recommended.    Which mode is used the most on the Freya+? Tubes or the others?  
Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps
Current owner of an SMC modified DNA-1 here. Works great to this day.   
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
The Wiim products are a great path on which to begin. Just got the pro unit the other day and it works just dandy. It doesn’t seem like it will do the DSD stuff but I’m not to that worry at this time. Also have the Wiim B06 in the other system tha... 
After 20 years, in the market for a power amp
As a temporary variety test, a class D amp with switchable gain may be an option worth considering. The two sets  here are Audio Alchemy and Bel Canto. The Audio Alchemy is really nice sounding and has a 20/26 DB gain switch on the front panel. Th... 
Solid State preamp Brands
The Coda 07X was the main system preamp here for a number of years. On a whim, I purchased an Audible Illusions L2B. The Coda did not compete with the AI sound wise and has since departed. The Coda has great features via the remote control compare... 
SACD Players
@rlsammie   Congrats on the purchase. Please share feedback on the setup experience.   
Speakers low pitch humming, is it normal, or real issue with preamp?
Resolved.    Congratulations!  
Phono Preamp Selection
“I reviewed (Pro-ject Phono Box DC MM/MC  / Cambridge Audio Duo / IFI Zen / Schitt Skoll ).” By reviewed are we to understand that a review was read or were these units auditioned?  
Wanna take it to the next level? Buy MORE speakers!
Yea. “Questionable” conversations get the boot. Yet the artwork in the posted photo remains…..  
What's Up With Jane's Addiction?
Sergio won?  
VPI Industries---Love the Company as Much as their Turntables
Agreed. VPI is a standout company amongst also Rans.  Currently, my main table is the HW-40. It is just great.    The second system uses an HW-19 with the SDS, Superplatter and an SME V arm.    Love them both.   
Why did this just happen ?
Perhaps a faster processor speed and or less jitter? My $.02.   
Keep light equipment from tipping up from cable weight?
A chunk of whatever is lying about wrapped in electrical tape. The tape prevents unwanted scuffing of the equipment. There are a variety of colors of electrical tape available for those with O.C.D.