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used power amp under 1500
I’ve always liked the Hafler P1500. You can often score one for about $400. Got a couple around, if you’re interested, but check other opinions first.    
AI - Roon Glitch
1 bit, sincere thanks for this informative post. In the next week or so, I'll craft a thorough prompt on the Roon glitch and post my experience.   
Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT
I’ve been on the lookout for a used set of Quatros for several months. Like to pay 5-7 K. Note several sales in that range in the last year, but nothing recent. Any suggestions on where to look?  
How to Hook Up Vandersteen 2W Subwoofer
I found this thread from 2018 and noticed comments from a  Vandersteen dealer named JohnnyR, AUDIOCONNECTION. I tried to PM, but couldn’t find him as currently active. Anyway, this is the post I would have sent and would invite anyone else to comm... 
Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital
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Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital
I have many of the recordings discussed here. Before making an A/B comparison, you should be able to hear differences between: streaming and CDs, CD and hi res. If you cannot, probably your setup won’t do a good job of comparing digital to vinyl. ... 
All Hail the meek --yet mighty – NODE 2i
Agree w/OP. Had an original Node 2(?) then a Node. First one died (red light). Learned later it was an easy DIY fix: a power supply cap. Now I have two. Don’t use the Node DAC any longer, didn’t know about a streamer only version.   
How do I post a WTB ad???
Hi, I'm a subscriber/member, I would like to post a WTB notification. (Looking for a front panel for a ARC LS-3 which was lost by UPS.) Please advise. Thanks, Warren Anderson "Wanders"  
Audio Research LS 3 question
I wonder if there is anything new on this problem.I just picked-up an LS-3a. It's a very nice sounding preamp, but I'm suffering from the same "Popping" issues that y'all identify." If the mute is off, then all the other two toggles POP when activ... 
Bluesound - MQA & SACD?
I’ve done a/b listening tests using BlueSound Node 2 comparing original source (sacd, vinyl) against B/S Tidal MQA. Original sources always win out - especially with older stuff. New releases that are MQA-ed through Tidal sound are pretty good, ho... 
SS Hard Drive with Bluesound Node 2
Thanks for sharing that information. I'm curious if you hear any difference in sound quality playing cds directly to the system or playing ripped cds through the B/S, then into the system.  
SS Hard Drive with Bluesound Node 2
Right now, 96 albums, about a dozen of which are hi-rez. I've got several hundred more cds which I'll keep ripping and adding as the spirit moves me. If I run into any issue as the collection grows, I'll post. But, so far no access issues nor any ... 
SS Hard Drive with Bluesound Node 2
Thanks for setting me straight. It's small and silent, I ASSumed it was solid state. 
What's needed to Steam Tidal
Bluesound punches above its weight. I used a Bluejeans Belkin coax cable and routed digital output to the dac in my Marantz SA 8004 for consistency (B/S can't ((yet)) read SACD or dsd.  
Bluesound - MQA & SACD?
Right. Guess my question could include DSD or SACD. Think PS Audio and Sony were working along those lines but without regard to MQA. I hearing somd rumbling about MQA, but my impression was positive. No reason not to have it in the arsenal