bmontani

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Tidal or Qobuz
Qobuz for me.  Tried both.  Qobuz was my preference.    
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
Didn't pay much attention to power cords until I tried the AQ Storm Series.  That was a game changer for me.    
Subwoofer Basics Help
My vote is for REL also.  Buy a pair if you can.  You will get a more uniform bass response.  Hook you amp up to the high level inputs.    
Power Cables - Third Party or OEM
I have found the AQ Storm Series excellent.    
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
I have found my end game speakers many times.  LOL  
Looking for intermediate-step Streamer: better than BS Node and not @ Bartok level pricing
Lumin has some very good options.    
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
Compair them on a very revealing system.  In  some systems, you may not notice and significant differences.    
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
Compair them on a very revealing system.  In  some systems, you may not notice and significant differences.    
Help settle a streaming argument!
I think noise is a factor in the conversation.  I had a U1 mini.  It sounded good.  Added an Sbooster external power supply.  There was a definite improvement.  Just replaced mu U1 mini with a U2.  The U2 was another significant improvement.  Bett... 
Solved my streaming grunge (inner detail) problem
Have my U2 a good 20 ft from my closest Orbi node.  Hard wired with shielded Cat 8.  Sounds great!    
Two questions to make you mad.
My friend designs on very sensitive sonar equipment and says that interconnects matter.  
Why would someone feel the need to comment unpleasant things on sale posts
There are certainly a percentage of asshats out there.  The fact that they can be somewhat anonymous gives them license to be stupid.    
Why would someone feel the need to comment unpleasant things on sale posts
There are certainly a percentage of asshats out there.  The fact that they can be somewhat anonymous gives them license to be stupid.    
Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best,
Thiel 3.7s certainly hold their own.    
Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby?
It is a marathon so don'tbe impatient.  This is one of the things in life where the journey may be more fun than the destination.