mapman

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To Equalize or Not to Equalize
FWIW EQ/DSP is an increasingly common feature in a variety of streaming applications.    
The streaming revolution.
Yes it is wonderful yet can be overwhelming.    Metadata rich apps like Roon help to navigate it and will only get better at it over time.   
Does anyone have a digital system that is as involving as their analogue front end?
Well I pretty much only stream these days and when I play a record I convert it to digital to add to my digital library.  Not detecting anything lost when streamed. So I suppose I can say it’s more involving.     Main digital front end is Roon us... 
Whats playing on your system today?
@ozzy thats a good one. Brings back memories.    I never get tired of this one. Awesome from start to finish.   
Tune of the Day
Robert Wyatt….a unique talent  
Concert Ticket Prices - Not a Rant - Just an Observation
My hifi is probably a good investment in terms of fewer concert tickets bought. FBOFW.   
2026 best deal in audiophile class D stereo amp?
I STRONGLY recommend the referenced  latest generation Class D Audio amps  Especially if you want to listen at realistic volume levels. They completely deliver as advertised.     
Subwoofers: Do you turn them off when you are done for the day?
I turn off when done generally   
Concert Ticket Prices - Not a Rant - Just an Observation
Checked them out on Qobuz.  If enough people are willing to pay the price that’s all that really matters.  Ironically the song was about a regular “blue collar”  Joe happy to score with a high class girlfriend.  I can see the $350-$500 appeal in t... 
Concert Ticket Prices - Not a Rant - Just an Observation
I paid $350 for good seats to see McCartney a few years back.  The most ever for me by far.     Has anything been done to prevent people buying up tickets and reselling for profit yet?     Not the biggest problem we face by any stretch (like aff... 
Concert Ticket Prices - Not a Rant - Just an Observation
People can’t afford a lot of  things that they used to be able to anymore these days.  Something needs to be done.  Those at the top are getting richer than ever and do not care.  Gee what a surprise!  Just look at the reality of who is in charge.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Lots of ear candy here     
epiphany in the high-end listening room...
I find Ohm Walsh speakers accomplish that noble goal best and for way less than many much pricier options out there.   
Why for the life of me I can’t stay awake when listening to Music?
Just go with the flow.  If you are getting enough rest and still not staying awake maybe it’s time for a change.  Maybe even to a different pastime if needed.   
Can "worse" sound "better" ?
The good news is you have lots of good options to explore.   The bad news is also that you have lots of options to explore so may take some time to settle on what’s best.