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Anyone compare LUMIN U1 mini to Sim Mind 2?
Thanks  
Anyone compare LUMIN U1 mini to Sim Mind 2?
Ok- so tell me more- adding the network card - and what else would I need in order to stream, say Qobuz, through my system? Thanks!  
What DAC upgrade made you say “DAMN, that sounds SO MUCH better than my last DAC”?
I have heard man dacs that sounds great for digital. When I heard the Bricasti M1 I heard a dac that sounded great- with out the “for digital” qualifier 
2021 audio system wish list
Well, as I suspected I would, I replaced my decades old Arkiv B phono cartridge with a Kandid. What I unexpectedly did s well was sell my info 1 power supply and substituted, in its place, a Lingo 4. And since late winter I have been into streamin... 
Streaming transport suggestions
Addressing several responses* multi-room isn't a factor* will not consider a server (and don't appreciate a dealer ignoring what I        said and trying to upsell me)* My M1 doesn't have the ethernet option* The M5 doesn't appear to be a plug and... 
Rega Planar 3: Is the Exact a significant upgrade from the Elys 2?
The Exact cartridge is interesting- its low end is robust but it's not a cartridge noted for nuance. It is better than the Elys, but probably not worth the price difference. And yes, I once owned an Exact which I bought new at 50% off list. I woul... 
Is There Any Reason To Buy A Reel-To-Reel Machine Nowadays??
I have absolutely no need - not even .1%, for a reel to reel. But I remember back in the 70’s when I was starting my audio journey, no serious audio guy was without a reel to reel. It’s damned cool, albeit useless. A relative has a 50 plus yr old ... 
Is JRiver still the best software?
I have JRiver and Audirvana- prefer the sound on Audirvana 
What's the deal with Ebay and Paypal these days?
I was just bumped into managed payments by eBay. I had no choice, but remarkably, after I was in managed payments the proceeds of one of my sales wound up in PayPal. As long as I get paid in the end, I suppose it works but clearly, funds were avai... 
Linn Karousel bearing
Karousel is a home run 
Can anyone recommend a printable label for vacuum tube boxes?
A brother p touch is very versatile. Once you get one you’ll be exploring “what can I label next?”  
Bluetooh
I own the audioengine B1. Given a higher bitstream (at least 256 kbps), it sounds pretty good.  
Mods which don't harm re-sale
Richard Modaferri’s mods to McIntosh tuners certainly increase resale value  
If your were to assemble a vintage system ?
Inna Said $1500 isn’t moneythat’s in part the point  
If you hopped into your time machine and brought back audio gear- what would it be?
Way back when, I was at a store that was going out of business.They had two Marantz 10b tuners. They wanted $1200 for both. Should have grabbed them, or at least made an offer on buying one of them. Silly me-