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Oppo Sonica DAC for streaming Tidal
Over the many years I have been at this, nothing enters my main system until at least 200 hours are on it, (depending on the device/cable, 500 hours sometimes).  Yes, I know some of you don't believe in burn in, but I happen to...strongly.I have a... 
CleanerVinyl-Ultrasonic record cleaner
IMO the absolute best one is the KLAudio - the combo I'm using now is 95% of it for 10% the price - unbeatable. Peter...what ultrasonic "tank" would you recommend?  I have been putting off an ultrasonic cleaner, well mainly because I wanted the... 
CleanerVinyl-Ultrasonic record cleaner
Peter...what ever happened to the unit you ordered from China(?) and they sent you a CD player instead.Did you ever pursue that unit further?  I was really interested in that unit and was hoping you had some experience with it. 
Oppo Sonica DAC for streaming Tidal
does the Sonica sound similar to the 205 ? Same DAC section. 
What gain should I have?
Tom...thanks for doing the math. I was still in a Turkey coma :-)Here's the link:https://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge_database_tools.php#VoltageGainCalculator 
Beatles on PBS!
This has been on Netflix and Hulu.  I've watched it several times.Excellent!!! 
Oppo Sonica DAC for streaming Tidal
I bought mine the day it came out.  I've had many, many DACs through here and absolutely LOVE this little guy!Throws a huge, wide, deep soundstage and is very dynamic.  IMHO, it leans a notch or two to the warm side of the fence, (which I prefer).... 
What gain should I have?
The 41.5db setting should be fine.  The AT150 has a pretty decent output.If you have too much gain, you increase noise and the chance of overloading. 
Jeff Buckley Grace
Here is one on Discogs.  Pricey, but still sealed.https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/5881045?ev=rb 
Jeff Buckley Grace
My favorite copy is the ORG 2LP, 45RPM version.  Simply stunning!  Probably kinda expensive now though. 
Does MQA still have it's own section in TIDAL?
Here is a link, (it was on another thread) that has a MQA list of titles:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T0xnOzPQZai32L7R7e_uzxfBqhXrPuXh3USOjvuztYg/edit#gid=1599853... 
Black Friday Record Store Day
@simao... The songs on this RSD 7" are "Closer to the Heart" and "Madrigal," both released in 1977 on A Farewell to Kings. This single is being re-released for RSD Black Friday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the LP. This 7" has a large cente... 
Not much discussion around MBL
When I heard them they sounded very colored...... a wwII German tank Maybe you should have your hearing checked.   
Magnepan 3.7i
Dimensions: 24 W x 71 H x 1 5/8 D inches for the 3.7i.The shipping box is just a little larger than the speaker.So approximately 26 x 73 x 6 
RIP Arnie Nudell
This is horrible news!  I've known Arnie for many years.  He was one of the first people I met when I got into the high-end business.He helped me immensely. I bet Paul McGowan is devastated.  They were very close.R.I.P. Arnie and thanks for all th...