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Northern Idaho / Spokane area audio folk, any informal meets or interest in idea exchanges
pinging to see if there is any audio lovers still in the area  
Installing dedicated 10 gauge lines
I did add a high gage dedicated line and didn't hear a difference. As you have a relatively quiet load unless you have a significant distance of travel I doubt you will hear much either. Voltage drop is your enemy related to distance. There are ta... 
2021 audio system wish list
Adding more music 
How do I pay?
Run don't walk.  
Aurender - creating an offline list of music
Thanks for the input. Nice to get a clear answer that Aurender doesn't have have this functionality. I looked into CLZ and I would need to get both the home and mobile app which sucks.I did go to the only Music shop in our area, Northern Idaho, an... 
Aurender - creating an offline list of music
Yes thats the basic idea. With ose to 2 TB of music its been getting tough to figure out what I need or want to fill in some areas.  I'll look into CLZ. Was hoping there was a way to create and maintain the catalog mirroring off of the server drive. 
Help with DAC choice....
I'd add another vote or for the DirectStream senior.I've had it for about 1 1/2 years add very happy with a couple of noteworthy issues that might or might not be important. Also there is a fellow hear goes by Ozzy, he recently went from the DSD t... 
PS Audio BHK lacking..
My BHK suddenly sounded horrible.  I reseated the tubes and all was right in the world.I wonder if the tubes might be on the way out so ordered a variety of tubes yo tey out. Each really changed the sound but did settle on a pair that sounded much... 
Building your own HiFI rack (hasn't been discussed in a while)
In the process of planning a rack myself. Looking at creating a floating rack using cork and rubber isolation pads. Entire rack would rest on a set of pads so no direct contact between the floor and rack.Similar to these, but found some that rated... 
Is the FMJ A32 intergrated phone stage any good?
The Arcam is from my old setup.  Currently it drives the outdoor speakers. Too nice to sell at a give away price so it serves well for what it can. 
Considering vinyl again and a possible used TT
I appreciate all the great input. I've gone back to the blackboard and trying to rethink and reconsider expectations. It's amazing what I don't know about vinyl playback Spent some time with the owner of the only music store in this part of the st... 
Considering vinyl again and a possible used TT
Thanks for the input. Short answer seems to be the Traveler at this price isn't a no question go to choice. Really didn't relish driving 4 hours to see it anyway....Right one will appear when it does. 
Who buy PS AUDIO ?
I have a bit of PS Audio gearP15 regenerator BHK 300s and PreDirectstream DacI think love the sound, wife loves it so much she never complained about cost and now fully supports future changes these days. Wasn’t always this way. Especially like be... 
Poor internet, streaming not possible
I feel your pain. Being rural we are fortunate to be one of the lucky ones that get dsl. Sometimes our speeds approach 1MBit!I actually stream Tidal for 100% of my listening. That is when we have service. MQA is iffy unless we are getting the 1Mbi... 
Are aftermarket power cords required to be UL / CE approved?
ericshc,Thanks for your response. I was hoping to hear from individuals with insurance experience or an industry person willing to go on record. As has been suggested, why not just ask my insurance carrier or the manufacture. Well, I don't trust t...