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Connecting to a Bluesound Vault 2i
Welcome to the world of "Made in China". If you don't speakMandarin or Cantonese perhaps you want to buy US made.I have had some very crappy or perhaps even non-existentCS from the following companies: Tidal, Schiit. It seems today companies need ... 
Connecting to a Bluesound Vault 2i
Welcome to the world of "Made in China". If you don't speakMandarin or Cantonese perhaps you want to buy US made.I have had some very crappy or perhaps even non-existentCS from the following companies: Tidal, Schiit. It seems today companies need ... 
Vibration Isolation
These are what my local stereo sold me. At  $4/each. I use them along with a second tool. Walmart replacementtire tubes. Size 12.5". Cost $4.50 ea.  That I have under the Oppo CD player. The retailer I mentioned that is here locallyuses it under h... 
Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
My guess is that if you find a multi purpose piece that incorporatesthe shopping list you posted, you will not have a prayer ofobtaining optimal sound.  
What to do with my old equipment being replaced?
You have at least $2,000 worth of working equipment that someone will love to own. Larger cities will have VintageStores that will either buy or take on consignment. If that's not an option what about a charity group likeSalvation army. Goodwill i... 
What to do with my old equipment being replaced?
You have at least $2,000 worth of working equipment that someone will love to own. Larger cities will have VintageStores that will either buy or take on consignment. If that's not an option what about a charity group likeSalvation army. Goodwill i... 
Phoenix Music Lovers-Join US!!!
I don't check this regularly so please understand the late reply.Our next meeting is at 7pm on Wed 2/17 at 801 E. Camelback RdPhoenix. Faith Lutheran Church. Please feel free to attend this meeting for evaluation purposes. This meeting will includ... 
Is anything better than the Accuphase T-100?
What about the Canuck Company that still puts out a great productwhich is better looking than anybody else tuner? Tube? Not sure about that.  
I’m gob smacked. What were you’re aha moments?
Good thread. What is GOB? Got over buying? PHT, ECT, HFT, RFI-WTF? 
How to identify tube amp
This surfer dude is messing with you boys. Cryptic photos thatdon't show the whole product. Did these mono blocks arrive by carrier pigeon? -Skeptic 
Any insight on Tekton Double impact BE, Focus Se, Salk SS 8, or Golden Ear TRef?
I would consider three brands you haven't mentioned: Focal Kanta 2,Magico A3, PMC 20-24's. I have not heard the Salk products but as you say the owners seem pleased enough. Of course I am someone who did even know that Metal Opera existed so these... 
The truth about why modern music is so awful.
Schub and Tosta,The people reading this forum are not 'most people" I find. 
A new chapter has begun.
You no doubt compared them with other similar offerings?ATC for example? Anything to share on that? 
good hifi store in Bay Area
Go to Music Lovers and ask for Hugh Fountain. Hugh got me into stereo in the 70s. He has perfect pitch and knows of what he speaks. I think you will find the Paradigm line a much better speaker for the $$ as compared to B&W. Best of luck and t... 
What area or country do you live in ?
Phoenix, AZ , by the time I ...