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need tube tester in tampabay area
Nothing wrong with Fox news. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Dream Theater "Six degrees of Inner Turbulence" 
Schiit Bifrost with USB & Uber upgrades
I have a Bifrost with all the upgrades. I don't even have a computer yet. I'm using a Sony DVD player as a transport with Optic cables. I'm liking what I'm hearing, but I'm working on a PC system. Once I get the PC and NAS HD, I'll be ready for th... 
Schiit Bifrost with USB & Uber upgrades
Thanks for the heads up. I went ahead and bought one before they sell out. At that price... it sounds like a great upgrade. 
need tube tester in tampabay area
PM bigshutterbug here on AGon. He's a friend of mine and a very nice person. He does tube testing at a very reasonable rate. He's in Polk County. 
As good as CD playback
Thank you to all that have commented. I'm a little apprehensive in my venture. But these are encouraging words. I think I'm going to go forward with the PC Audio. I'm not that knowledgeable in computers, but I feel if others have figured it out...... 
As good as CD playback
Also... will 4 gigs of ram and 128ssd be enough for hi rez dsd files? 
What's your latest album purchase?
I can only echo Mapman and Schubert. Mel has a very special vocal presentation. Eerie comes to mind in his ability to hold a note and be more accurate than the brass instrument. The horn section could tune there instruments to Mels voice. :) 
Schiit Bifront or Musical Fidelity M1
Willie - I use extremely good cables... my own. I am a cable manufacture. :)I'm thinking about building a server instead of using a PC. I hear they sound much better. 
Schiit Bifront or Musical Fidelity M1
I bought the $519 version with all current upgrades. It will be here Tues. I hope I like it. 
Schiit Bifront or Musical Fidelity M1
I like the fact that the Bifrost is upgradable. As they come out with better components, you can just add them instead of buying a new unit. 
Need help choosing a DSD DAC
Thanks for all the responses. I've chosen the Schiits Bifrost dac. I can add a DSD to it at a later date. I'm being offered about 4tb of music. About 20% is DSD. A lot of 24-96/192 also. It's on an exterior HD. I'm steping into PC based music for ... 
Recommendation for a dedicated line wire
I used 12awg Romex with very good results.Can pick it up at most hardware stores. 
Black Discus - Free Sample Alert
Just ordered my free sample.Will also report back with my impressions.JohnJW Audio 
paradigm sub 12 rosenut.... look new..
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