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Streamer question
My wife is taking a course and requires a Microsoft computer.  I was left without my roon core Microsoft surface.  Used qobuz via chromecast audio instead of my roon player.  Was shocked at how close the sound quality was.  I know the testing spec... 
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
By what method/electrical theory does a power cord improve the contractor grade romex in your walls?   Please avoid explanations in biology such as sees, senses, feels, prefers.   Not being sarcastic   
What to expect if I import an amp and preamp from a Japan seller via US eBay
To me, Esoteric makes great products and would like to add their streaming dac.   The us markup compared to Japan is higher than luxman and accuphase by almost double I am tempted to make the purchase   
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Agree on vandersteen 7, at the dealers.   I’m my home reaching retirement Fyne 704.  
LIST ALL YHE SPEAKERS YOU HAVE OWNED THEN TILL NOW!
Polk sda 2 Audio physic avanti  martin logan montis.  Part of ht now fyne 702  
What happened to all the highend stereo shops
60 year old audio/music lover here. issue one is listening style.   Sitting down and listening to music was normal for our generation.  Black and white tv with 7 channels and horribly unreliable tubes, was the only competing media.  Phone calls a... 
What tier do you consider Anthem integrated?
After years od having spectral gear, my expectations of solid state build quality are high.  When you looki inside the anthem the boards were flimsy appearing, on angles , bevel my Yamaha avr was better quality construction.   I beautiful casework... 
Tannoy Turnberry vs Fyne 502SP?
Esoteric F03. 30 wpc.  Pure class a.  No ab mode.  Large transformer that likely provides peak power when needed.   Crazy expensive markup but when I heard the two together, had to have them.   Tried the luxman with high expectations after a pre C... 
Tannoy Turnberry vs Fyne 502SP?
Late comment for this posting.  I’m running the 702 with 30 wpc class a solid state, and there is plenty of power, and bass control.  Tried the higher powered model of my amp rated at 100 wpc and less expensive.   Went with the lower powered amp. ... 
CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE
Had a distribution from my company, and ordered the Nicola power supply.  The LTA costs more than the CD transport.   I’m not a fan of the top loading system, almost as consuming as an lp, yet it was the drawer mechanisms on my Theta and PS audio ... 
Was I Expecting Too Much
Some of the newer audio folks here might find it amazing that we used to be able to take home components to try in our own systems.   Since most stores were closed on Sunday to Tuesday at noon you had a few days to try digital and amplification pr... 
Is it possible for a high end manufacturer to overprice their goods?
The question is whether the Supra expensive product is delivering an outcome that can’t be achieved at a lower expense  my dress watch from Tiffany has a quartz mechanism that keeps perfect time and requires a 75 dollar battery change every 3 yea... 
Tonearms without anti-skate, damage to records?
Have an unusual tonearm, dynavector 507ii.  Anti skate is dialed in and adjusted easily with a test record. Subtle change in balance of left to right clarity. Basically set it and forget it after the cartridge is mounted. No numbers to quote vs vt... 
un-becoming an audiophile
There were some comments here on live music as the holy grail.  I am fortunate to have a love of acoustic music and singer songwriters. The performances in small rooms is conducive to hearing the instruments.   Compare that to my last experience o... 
CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE
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