Bose 901 Review Well Done.

@billpete 

The tube pre will take the edge off the harsh thing that digital can bring...

I would like to make a suggestion for your your streaming entry( if you wish to go there)

Here is the gear.

Used Arcam Rblink Bluetooth ($75.00 usd)

An Ipad mini used if you wish. (Cheap)

Spotify music streaming. ($10.00 or so a month)

The secret cause here is the Ipad mini sound signature and I have proven it to others live in a Demo.

It images incredibly and the Bass out is perfect.

Your system will "Jam" with incredible musicality in every genre.

Don't chase details and resolution to the point of "skipping" tracks.

It is then a miserable hobby.

Cheers!

@billpete 

I certainly here you about the 901 discussions.

There seems to be a whole lot out there that believe 40k is better than 30k speakers etc.

I believe the Delta there is insane.

I've hear alot and owned alot.

Thanks. I've never felt the need to stream but I'm a "never say never" kind of guy so who knows what I may try in the future? 

@billpete 

It's incredibly dynamic when you tweak it out.

The arcam rblink built like a tank is an incredible sounding Btooth DAC

it has aptx which can give CD quality if your outboard gear has aptx.

@hersch8888 : Spotify is lossy audio. Try instead Tidal or Qobuz.