jji666

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Lo-Fi, Mid-Fi or Hi-Fi- What's your system and why?
Mid Fi: Wyred 4 Sound DAC2->Mark Levinson ML26->Rogue Magnum M-120 monoblocks->Magnepan 3.3rs (recently recapped and reglued)+REL Brittania Subs. According to the mags, that system would barely be on the radar since it didn't require a HE... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Lights Out is a classic.  Not exactly HiFi, but hey, sometimes you need something that just moves you! 
Whats playing on your system today?
A mix of modern punky stuff - Franz Ferdinand, Strokes, Jesse Malin, Benjamin Booker, a few others.  Have my server set on shuffle to a mood I've named "Good Comp, Bad Comp."  I like vinyl, but there is really something to be said for putting time... 
Do 180g vinyls sound better or is it a myth ?
My take:  a 180G pressing means that someone at some point at least thought about representing it as higher quality, meaning there is a greater probability that care was taken with the record production and pressing. But that is all it is - you ca... 
Any suggestion on DAC below $1,500
Wyred4Sound.  And they're upgradeable!  I've received excellent support and the sound is excellent. 
Best budget DAC
Check out the iFi line if you just need to use USB from a computer.  No frills but very good sound using the Sabre line of chips.  In terms of relative quality to using a CD player, it depends a lot on the CD player you have and the computer you u... 
R.I.P. David Bowie
David Bowie was a performance artist who happened to use music as part of his medium.  And...oh yeah...ended up being one of the best vocalists and songwriters of all time. Truly a massive loss.  RIP and thank you.   
Rogue MS-120 Magnum Monoblocks - tube matching
Just looking for some solid veteran feedback here... 
Bryston 4b or 3b SST
Thanks! That is what I've read and suspected, but the experience of actual users, especially those with similar Maggies, is what I'd value most in this conversation. So that is very helpful. All other opinions are also welcome.