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zufan

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What to buy....Auralic Aries, Sony Hap-ZES, or Auralic Altair?
Sony. Probably the best audio buy I'll ever make. Had mine for 2 yrs and runs, looks and sounds flawless.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Tabla Beat Science - Live at Stern Grovedouble cd of the most incredible jamming you'll ever hear  
I just went to put in a $4.00 add and now I have to give my whole financial history.....
What is an 'add' ? Do you mean 'ad' as in advert? Or do you mean Attention Deficit Disorder? Dude - if you can't swing $4, you're in the wrong hobby.  
Goodbye paypal!
Been using Paypal forever, 10 years maybe? They have incredibly good service, security, and reliability. Perhaps the error here is RTFM.  
New Sony Firmware For HAPZ1ES Player
Cannot download anything directly. Files have to be beamed in from elsewhere. Can play via external usb drive though.  
Just entered the world of high resolution audio
Check out the digital only label Sound Liaison. Mostly live recordings in front of small audiences, direct to hirez. Amazing stuff. Carmen Gomes is marvy, as is Paul Berner Band.  
New Sony Firmware For HAPZ1ES Player
Yes they added Spotify. They didn't indicate new sound improvements I can recall. Maybe the app is more reliable now (both were updated). So far so good anyhoo.  
Sony HAP-Z1ES: fresh firmware update today
And another update today, this time to add Spotify.  
KEF Reference 1 any owners?
I owned these (current model) for 3 months and sold them as I needed the cabbage. They're spellbindingly good. Shockingly large sounding. Can play louder than your eyes believe. I'll own them again someday.  
Albums you can listen too all the way through and it's all good
Rhythm of the Saints! http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/10/16/the_rhythm_of_the_saints_paul_simon_s_best_album_sorr... 
I'm a Consumer Reports sort of guy. Is there a pla
Try HIFI Critic. They accept no adverts. I have a scrip; it's spendy but no ads and zero bias.  
What is your favorite Greg Brown CD?
Poet Game !! 
Baetis Audio Is it the real deal?
Actually the latest Sony firmware allows direct cd rips via usb hdd. You'll see that option in the app. Added a few months ago.  
Baetis Audio Is it the real deal?
I own the Sony HAP server, and can’t figure out why folks would choose another server. I’m sure the others sound great also. For $2k new, the Sony has the sq & the ux and other perks. Not trying to start a flame, just curious how other server ... 
Rogue Cronus Magnum ll with Harbeth 7 speakers
You trust us over your ears?  ;)