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Torus RM20 / BIT20 vs Furman IT reference 20i
Doubt the 20 year warranty applies to the anything other than the amps.I have had a Torus RM15 now running 24x7 for 9+ years without any issues (knock on wood). 
Under $3K streaming dac suggestions, Roon Ready?
@gadios How about giving us an update on your DAC IT OUT session over the weekend? 
Very small room systems and synergy
I have the same room size (though I removed the closet door) and the same speakers and Class D Peachtreee Nova 150 integrated. I also keep the room entrance door open. My system sounds 100% better after adding the following GIK Acoustics room trea... 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
@smodtactical I am definitely going to get something that allows me to go optical from Ethernet. One way is to buy an Ethernet switch that has an optical outlet (approx. $100). Then buy a cheapo optical (not toslink) wire to go directly into a DAC... 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
https://www.dagogo.com/audio-blast-sonore-systemoptique-signature-rendu-se/  
What are you streaming tonight?
Celebration Day - Led Zeppelin 
What are you streaming tonight?
"Led Zeppelin"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra-itTKnFaw  -   streaming to my stereo. Check out this version of Stairway to Heaven. 
Neil Young’s Lonely Quest to Save Music
I think there are more people creating music now than anytime in history with the advent of computer technology. Case in point is my brilliant Silicon Valley buddy who moved back to India and created a software system to create traditional India m... 
Neil Young’s Lonely Quest to Save Music
I saw Neil Young and the old members of Buffalo Springfield play at the Bridge School Benefit a few years ago. He was still married to his ex so must have been 5 years ago. I think Pearl Jam also played with Neil that day (or year before).  Anyway... 
Neil Young’s Lonely Quest to Save Music
@tooblue For me, streaming is great on Tidal and Qobuz. The enjoyment factor is unparalleled compared to other mediums. I am including things like sound quality, convenience, discovery, and even online community (though I miss going to record stor... 
Neil Young’s Lonely Quest to Save Music
As Tim Cook, the head of Apple, recently told a reporter, without any evident trace of humor, “We worry that the humanity is being drained out of music.” That is the first positive statement from Apple regarding their destruction of music quality. 
Torus RM-15 or Bryston Bit-15 owners. Do you plug in your amp to them?
I plugged my old Bryston 7B-SST and 4B-SST amps (at different times) into them. I had very bad power in one place I lived and plugging it into the Torus allowed me to listen with the 7B-SST. Prior to that the fuse on the apartment would flip. I be... 
The sounds reproduced by KEF Blades are amazing! with Merrill Audio!
@infinitestar21 How much space do you have on either side of the speaker to the wall? Is it proportional spacing?Congrats on those speakers. 
Any Love For Bryston Here?
James Tanner hand delivered my first amp to me, a 3B-ST, at Whitby Audio in Canada on his way to the Peterborough office (or home). I have communicated by email and on the online forum with Bryston personal and I have nothing but good things to sa... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Earth and Sun and Moon - Midnight OilLove the Oils and this disc is close to their best.