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Speakers under $50k that rival $200k+ speakers?
@jtgofish Comments like yours are why I have been keeping the NS 5000 flame burning instead of just buying the Persona 3F. I have auditioned the 3F and liked it. The Anthem STR pre is something I would HAVE to consider using if I went with the NS ... 
Speakers under $50k that rival $200k+ speakers?
Nice mention of the Yamaha NS 5000. Tomorrow, my dad, who resides in Canada, is going to be my proxy ears and demo and compare the Paradigm Persona 3F and Yamaha NS 5000 with the Anthem STR preamp and an unknown amp (maybe Anthem STR). The Yamaha ... 
Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC
@gosta Take a look at the new SimAudio Moon 390. Jeff Dougey from TONE sold his 380 to buy the 390. It is more expensive (around $5K) but based on what I have been reading online it seems like an excellent DAC | Streamer | Preamp | ROOD READY.I wi... 
Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC
My understanding is that PS Audio is moving towards their own streaming system and away from things like ROON. I maybe wrong but I think I read on the PS Audio forum that Bridge III is not going to be ROON Ready. That is a no go for me.If I am wro... 
Best 80s New Wave
@mitchagain Another Canadian band that I liked from the same era as Martha and the Spoons was THE PURSUIT of HAPPINESS. I AM AN ADULT NOW was the song. 
Considering a new SACD Player
@jafant I did hear a very good Luxman CD/SACD player last month with Luxman m900u/c900u and TAD ME1 speakers. I think we only did the CD section in the demo via ROON (no physical disks). It was so good that I was thinking I should just buy this wh... 
Considering a new SACD Player
@melm  If your not familiar with a conversation. I was trying to have one. Never mind.  
Sorry to ask this SACD question, but
The new SimAudio Moon 390 DAC/Preamp/Network player also can take the DSD stream via HDMI. Feature wise it is an impressive unit.This video explained that. I had to use my phone to play the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-41PJdI9yg  
Considering a new SACD Player
What software do you use to create the .dsf files?  
Considering a new SACD Player
I got my Vacuum State Level 5+ modified Sony SCD-1 out of storage recently. On SACD's I think it is a real gem. I thought the SACD player was excellent 20 years ago but even today it is really good. It maybe the mods. 
Luxman 509X vs Mc452 + preamp
@eziggy I am a software guy myself and when I heard that PS Audio was doing their own music server software and will not support ROON on Bridge III (I think), I lost interest in the DS. 
Bp17 cube preamp
1) Try AudioCircle first and speak with James Tanner. https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=57.0 2) Telephone Bryston in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada ask for James Tanner3) Email Bryston Customer Support or Sales  jamestanner@bryston.caI do... 
Best 80s New Wave
Echo and the BunnymenSqueezeSplit EnzThe Style CouncilEnglish Beat 
What other hobby or hobbies do you have?
@viridian  I am sure the falcons don't take too kindly to it when you mix them up. 
There are actually 2 seperate hobbies here.
100% music side.