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Qobuz: Release suddenly unavailable?
I finally switched from Qobuz to Tidal last week. I was tired of the lagging and dropouts.  I don’t have the option of an Ethernet connection like I did at my previous place and Qobuz was just non-functional.  As a bonus, Tidal works better in my ... 
Is anyone still using a CD Player
I use a Cambridge Audio CXU Darbee Edition universal BluRay player because I play DVD audio, Blu-ray, SACD, and CD discs.  I bought the player when my Oppo died, and Oppo stopped making universal disc players.   CD’s and hi res discs sound bette... 
Your turntable history
1970s. Blue plastic turntable  Realistic belt drive turntable in late 70s - early 80s Sony linear tracking turntable? PS-lx55ii Ariston Q Deck Thorens TD 180 Project Debut with speed box Music Hall MMF 5.1 Fluance RT-82 - passed on to my so... 
What am I doing wrong?
What about a NAS?   I’ve been thinking about getting one after this video.   https://youtu.be/YTs6BLDGUmM?is=rZTHYTzou_J98YkD  
Revisiting Old Albums
Waka / Jawaka is a good sounding Zappa  record.   Tim from University of Vinyl on YouTube does a good job of delving into finding the best pressings of classic titles on vinyl.  
List a song so important to you that it can never be on a playlist
I don’t make playlists except for other people, but I suppose Into the Mystic would be the one.   
Most Paid for Vinyl LP
Lost not list  
Most Paid for Vinyl LP
I list my mind and paid over $300 for Michael Hobson’s personal collection sealed copy of the Classic Records “Peter Gabriel Plays Live” through Acoustic Sounds.    
Tune of the Day
Merry Little Christmas that is lol  
Tune of the Day
“Make You Feel My Love” - Adele’s cover of Dylan song   ”Have Yourself a Merry Christmas” - James Taylor   ”50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” One Step - love Steve Gadd’s drums!  
OK, which one?
I have the Wiim Ultra and using the DAC in my Yamaha rn-2000a.  The SMSL PO100 Pro made a significant difference in the sound in my opinion.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Listening to REM - Murmur MFSL 1-231 They did a good job with this one 😊  
My Bluesound Vault 2 died. Where to next?
You can get a USB to spdif converter reclocker to solve the spdif input problem.  I purchased an inexpensive one from SMSL and it works well.    
YouTube Reviews
Steve Guttenberg likes everything and has a large following so that may be good.  I like Erin’s Audio Corner because he combines listening and measurements.  You just need to be confident because he’s thorough and honest.