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My book shelves/ audio center.
Well done!!Looks like a good solution for a TT Isolation platform.  I would suggest using some cones or similar hard footers directly under the TT, the sound will really open up. It looks like the table is sitting directly on the platform. 
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
depth of soundstage is compressed, the glass between me and ‘the event’ seems thicker and performers more pressed up agaianst it. glare cuts through at moments, glare also enlarges and distorts the scale of instruments....I suggest you use referen... 
Speaker Width?
Is that a bong?? 
Speaker Width?
You won't beat those Isoacoustic Gaia's, certainly not with Herbies sliders. The Herbies provide flexibility for positioning but the Gaia are superior for sonics. 
Speaker Width?
That cabinet is killing any chance of good imaging and soundstaging. Start by using the Herbies Gliders and move the speakers away from the side wall and closer to the console. Then pull the speaks forward with possible toe-in.Your TT may need to ... 
Can I use just half the biwire?
Don't leave them hanging. Double them up and use them on the speaker binding posts. You'll benefit from all the conductors being connected. 
Qubuz feedback and membership Plan Suggestions
Thanks, all. I'm having more fun on Qobuz than on Tidal and Deezer. And it sounds damn good. I'm finding some really good classical and the cross-referencing of artists seems to work well. So why not listen in hires?I'll give the Studio plan a go. 
Qubuz feedback and membership Plan Suggestions
Thanks a bunch, @jond  
Qubuz feedback and membership Plan Suggestions
Question about Qobuz... what is the difference between the Studio and Sublime+ levels? I have a HiFi subscription which is CD quality, I'd like to move up to hires. 
Spam Prevention
Uh Oh. Spam returned to the forum in a big way Sunday night.I wonder if they found a workaround. 
Qubuz feedback and membership Plan Suggestions
That's good news.But I wonder how many hires files are actually offered on Qobuz.24/96 or 24/192 are the common studio formats for recording and mastering, but it seems that the majority of files offered for streaming are still at 16/44.1 kbps.Is ... 
Qubuz feedback and membership Plan Suggestions
@uberwaltz, are you subscribed to the hirez Subime? 
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
@musichead , yes the Analog Devices chips really are different than the new production.My transport is a PS Audio PWT which uses a buffer to clock the data. Then I have an iFi iPurifier using a Swagman Labs upgraded LPS to the Audio Note. Then add... 
New Look for Audiogon hard to work with
An unsung hero. 
Buy 12ax7 tube
A 7025 RCA is a premium low noise tube. I believe it's the equivalent of an RCA longplate. Don't know anything about the Canadian factory.