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Ethernet Cables - what are you using and why?
Wireworld Platinum or Starlight red. Amazing build, reasonable price and until I tried them I wasn’t a believer that an Ethernet cable could impact sound but these do and it’s not subtle, smooth, detailed, and noticeable. Good luck in your search.  
Mcintosh customer support
Have them do it. I’ve never had any issues with McIntosh customer support or their service. They’ve always been stellar and one of the reasons I purchase their products. They are trying to maintain the integrity of their products and avoid having ... 
The receiver was my intro to HiFi! What say you?
Mine was a Sansui 7 Receiver. I took a long time researching brand, pricing etc and settled on this receiver. I had it for may years until I replaced it with NAD separates.  
Solar Eclipse Music
Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon, “Eclipse”  
Going Tubing
+1 @ghdprentice, that about says it all. Great response.  
Should Amps be plugged into a power conditioner?
I’ve also been very happy with my McIntosh MC500 plugged into my Shunyata Triton/Typhon Combo. I’ve  never had any issues.  
Streamer only
@randalljkrebs1 Never had a problem with mine. I’ve had more problems with BlueSound Nodes and I’m not knocked them. I don’t think you can beat the ifi streamer at that price point. Just my opinion and I have an Esoteric Network player in my main ... 
Streamer only
ifi makes a streamer that is in the $300 range that’s excellent, and will give you enough of a savings to purchase a nice ethernet cable and or usb cable to round out a really high performing unit for very little money. I have one mated with their... 
Turntable advice
VPI, they are well make, upgrade able, and sound fantastic. Also made in America. Great turntables.  
eBay
I haven’t had any problems with eBay and I’ve sold and purchased quite a bit. They charge their commission and my state sales tax. I don’t see what’s wrong with that. It’s mind boggling that they can expose your items to a huge audience of buyers ... 
Are You a Swifty?
Oh no….  
Koetsu
Being an owner of a Koetsu Rosewood Signature, I’m very, very sad to hear this and hoping it wasnt true. Thanks.    
Qobuz vs. Tidal
@soix Thanks, although I didn’t get this email I did receive one when they had an outage a couple of weeks back where other didn’t. Who knows. I still enjoy the service though!   
Qobuz vs. Tidal
+1 Quobuz, great selection, sound quality, never any issues with streaming except buying and downloading music from them. In this area I agree with the poor customer service problems. First, every time I’ve downloaded purchase music I’ve had an is... 
Turntable prices. Is my mind going?
@jasonbourne71 That shows you what the mark-UP is on these components!