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Sony HAP-Z1ES: fresh firmware update today
And another update today, this time to add Spotify.  
KEF Reference 1 any owners?
I owned these (current model) for 3 months and sold them as I needed the cabbage. They're spellbindingly good. Shockingly large sounding. Can play louder than your eyes believe. I'll own them again someday.  
Albums you can listen too all the way through and it's all good
Rhythm of the Saints! http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/10/16/the_rhythm_of_the_saints_paul_simon_s_best_album_sorr... 
I'm a Consumer Reports sort of guy. Is there a pla
Try HIFI Critic. They accept no adverts. I have a scrip; it's spendy but no ads and zero bias.  
What is your favorite Greg Brown CD?
Poet Game !! 
Baetis Audio Is it the real deal?
Actually the latest Sony firmware allows direct cd rips via usb hdd. You'll see that option in the app. Added a few months ago.  
Baetis Audio Is it the real deal?
I own the Sony HAP server, and can’t figure out why folks would choose another server. I’m sure the others sound great also. For $2k new, the Sony has the sq & the ux and other perks. Not trying to start a flame, just curious how other server ... 
Rogue Cronus Magnum ll with Harbeth 7 speakers
You trust us over your ears?  ;) 
Best Equipment Stand
I use Quadraspire and it's dandy & strong.  
Dick's / Dave's picks
Just to stir the pot, am I really the only one here voting for Dick's #8? C'mon folks! It's knee buckling tasty!  ;)  
Best Way to Spend ~ $2000 for System Improvement
qol 
Higher resolution Jazz
New high quality USA jazz label: Smoke Sessions.  
RIP Pfife Dawg. Rapper from legendary Rap group A Tribe Called Quest dies at 45
I snagged Low End Theory when it came out, way back, when they were sort of unknown. It's a spellbinding mix of hip hop and jazz. Ron Carter on upright bass. I turned many visitors on to them. It's not really rap as I define it, but more bouncy an... 
Why are most speakers designed for robots?
I have a mental picture I can’t shake: ebm on Dancing with the Stars. Weird, I know. Fingers crossed.  
My 50W, 8ohm amp can't drive my 86db, 4ohm speakers? WTF??
Pair of Zu will fix that right quick  ;)