oddiofyl

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Advice Needed: Bluesound Node vs Vault
I just picked up the Vault 2i and it is AWESOME .....  It pretty much set itself up after seeing my tablet running BluOS and then it downloaded the latest firmware automatically.  I first tried an external 2TB drive with music and it recognized it... 
Am I the only one that finds the "Round thumbnail frames" irritating on classifieds?
Thx rcprince.... 
Am I the only one that finds the "Round thumbnail frames" irritating on classifieds?
Hard to see the object......I skip right by it. 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
I have a 10" REL that I've used with several speakers over the years and it has worked well with both stand mount and floorstanders.  I have had the best results with low crossover points, like 60Hz or lower and  running the main speakers full ran... 
Tube info
You should check out Brent Jessee Recording,  great source of NOS and he has some real sleepers that won't break the bank.   I got some really good early 60s RCA 12ax7 and Philips Miniwatt 6922 and they were everything he said they would be .   Hi... 
McCormack is my grail!
Probably one of the best mono amps ever built....   enjoy 
Quality streaming for newbie
I just picked up the BlueSound Vault 2i and it is awesome .  I set it up around 6 and have been listening all night....  through speakers and now through headphones as it is past midnight.  Sound quality is great, even better through my M51 DAC.  ... 
Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming
I have been putting off getting a music server, I really like owning the physical CD.  For the last few years I was listening to a hard drive with my CDs ripped to FLAC via computer through my OPPO player and DAC.  While the sound and overall conv... 
Technics vs. Focal
Those Technics really look like crap from a 1980's mini system.   Focal /JM has been building great speakers for decades.   Easy choice in my opinion 
Cleaning the woofer JBL 4312 after hanging in a smoking studio.
I would hesitate to touch it.... 
Has this been settled? compression driver/horn vs cone speaker?
Horns get a bad rap....  I love the dynamics and sense of scale that you get with only 40 watts of tubey goodness.    
Bookshelf speakers under $1000
Revel M106. Great little speaker 
How do you know what a good speaker is?
You just know, may not be someone elses choice but if it sounds good to you then it's good !I've had so many speakers.... dozens but most were not able to convey that "live sound" that blows you away .   I remember years ago i visited a small deal... 
Proceed AMP5 upgrade?
Enjoy! 
Need Advice on Amp Audition at a Dealers
I agree with williewonka , when I auditioned my preamp it was in a $50k system and it sounded great so I figured I’d take a chance. Turned out to be one of my best purchases ever.  I auditioned my DAC in same system and it was able to hang with so...