tgrisham

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Need a headphones amp/dac solution that I can stream to from my NAS
Check out the TEAC UD 503. I own one and even though I don’t have an NAS I use it with my Mac mini and USB hard drives. It has everything else you listed. It’s a fine piece of gear.  
What Matters and What is Nonsense
They will be here. Never fear. Let the games begin! 
What Matters and What is Nonsense
I love this. I know it’s been beat to death but I do love the balls of it. Let’s face it. The recording is where it all starts. If it’s crap you can’t make a silk purse out of a sows ear. If it’s a fabulous recording- the studio/hall, the micropho... 
Long run coax cable help
Blue Jeans Cable 
Spotify for classical music lovers
I enjoy yourclassical for streaming. Curated shows with background and interesting special features. And free.  
Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible?
Not many lovers of Emotiva here but their monos are A/B, powerful and quiet. Great return policy, under your budget.  
Bookshelf speakers for Onkyo A-9070 amp
Wharfedale makes great sounding speakers. My desk system has them 1.5 meters from me. Diamond 10.1they have great tonal balance, not fatiguing at all. I listen all day every day and still love them. If you go up the chain they just get better. By ... 
Looking for a Giant Killer Digital cable
Signal Cable.  
Stereophile, no more bench tests????!!!!
I would like to present another point of view. In my opinion the measurements are meaningless. Long ago it was true that amplifiers and speakers had odd sounds and odd measurements. The measurements never told me what the unit sounded like. These ... 
Alternatives to Klipsch for efficient/very efficient sub-$300 listening speakers?
I still have my Wharfdales from Audio Advisor. Fabulous speakers for the price.  
Delete "Cable Snake Oil Anecdote" Thread!
@Sallyoil,welcome to the Audiogon forum. I hope you find it entertaining and educational, as I have. Like any forum there is good and bad. Two bits of advice, if I may. First, almarg is a trustworthy source of information. His opinion is based in ... 
The Jazz Loft According to W.Eugene Smith
Thanks for the tip.  
Stll listen to Dynaco Speakers? Sound comparison with AR?
I have an old pair of Dynaudio 70s. Still great speakers especially for rock but they play everything well, placed properly, of course.  
Out of IT and into Audio business - Have you done it?
Once, when I was buying a digital performance keyboard to augment my 7’ Baldwin grand, the salesman asked me what I did for a living. I told him I could have been a performing musician or a physician that played music on the side (which is what I ... 
Long RCA interconnects
I recommend Blue Jeans cable LC-1. Shielded. Low capacitance. Affordable. I have several long runs. No loss of highs. No hum. No noise of any kind. Money back guarantee.