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pdreher

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Why No McIntosh Recommendations?
I just picked up a pair of vintage MC-30's from Audio Classics and find them to be one of the best / most enjoyable amps I've ever owned in 30+ years in this hobby.  Amazing to me that gear from the 1950's can sound so damn good!  Other Mac gear ... 
The time has come and I request advice...
Many conflicting opinions here... some like Roon, some like Aurender, etcetera.   In my case, I spent about $4.4K on a used Aurender N10 (from a well known dealer).   The unit had connection issues right from the start and the dealer begrudgingly ... 
Terry DeWick has passed
I never knew or corresponded with Terry... but in reading through various forums over the years, the man always received rave reviews and was held in the highest of regard with those he came in contact with.   
Need Guidance for Next/Last Pair of Speakers
Fellow Altec 19 owner here.  I'd be looking at Volti Razz, used Tannoy Turnberry, Cheviot, Eatons' or vintage golds or HPD's in custom cabinets, and refurbished Quad ESL-57's from Electrostatic Solutions in Kansas City.  
Volti does it again!
@tonywinga +1        
750$ Intel NUC vs $6000 Aurender N200: I don't hear the difference
I use a very inexpensive switch recommended by @jjss49 https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Unmanaged-GREENnet-Switching-Protection/dp/B001QUA6R0/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2X4IKS0ZZ0E2Q&keywords=trendnet%2Bunmanaged%2Bswitch&qid=1706977702&sprefix=tr... 
750$ Intel NUC vs $6000 Aurender N200: I don't hear the difference
@ricco275 I use an IFi Zenstream as the ROON endpoint between a Roon Nucleus and Weiss 202 DAC, steaming Qobuz exclusively. I’ve had far more expensive digital streamers (Aurender N10), but the sound quality and dependability of this affordable so... 
750$ Intel NUC vs $6000 Aurender N200: I don't hear the difference
@ricco275 I wouldn't.  I remember reading a John Atkinson review of an upper tier Innuos server, in which he stated that the Innous sounded excellent, but not considerably better than a far less costly Roon Nucleus + server he had reviews previous... 
Best Vintage Speakers for Classical & Jazz music
I love my Altec 19's with Jazz... not so much with classical.  
Best Vintage Speakers for Classical & Jazz music
@jasonbourne71 which Altec's do you own?  
Eliminated my preamp with amazing results
@mitch2 I did not have the DeHavilland preamp when I owned the Music Reference amp, but did use the Music Reference RM9 MK2 both with and without a preamp and never felt like I was missing anything when the Weiss volume control was used sans preamp.  
Eliminated my preamp with amazing results
As others have mentioned, my experience validates that not one size fits all, and results are system dependent and subject to user preference.  I previously used the volume control of my Weiss 202 DAC direct to a Music Reference RM9 MK2 amp with e... 
Please compare the Weiss DAC202 with modern DACs
I'm interested in this as well.  I have a 202 and am happy with the sound quality.  
KT88'S for Rogue Cronus Dark
In my experience, Gold Lion KT88's are hard to beat and hold up well.  Parts Connexion carries them.  
Best Options For A Tubed Preamp - $2500 Or Less, Preferably Used To Maximize Value
Ditto @hilde45   deHavilland Ultraverve III is the best preamp I have owned by a large margin, bettering previous preamps from CJ, Aesthetix and BAT.  It responds wonderfully to tube rolling the 6SN7 tube (or 6F8G with an adaptor).