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Revel speakers - dealer scuttlebutt
Rule #1Never mention a speaker you like to a dealer that doesn't sell them.I know it sounds trite but it never ends well. I suppose it depends somewhat on the dealer. I know I have done it and it was a lead balloon each time.Best to keep the scope... 
Amazon just killed Tidal
Seems like a quick reaction saying Amazon killed Tidal.i took the 90 day free trial and okay Amazon is decent and cheaper which may be enough to tip the scales for lots of folks,However when I did an A/B comparison of the same song switching from ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Oh here is one for you guys and gals Khruangbin - Con Todo El Mundo Seriously give a spin (or a stream) - interesting stuffDoug  
Whats playing on your system today?
Joni Mitchell- Hissing of Summer Lawns.Tidal  
What's a really great Streamer/DAC box for just streaming Tidal?
larry5729I’m sure you are hearing different results comparing the two DACs.However I guess I don’t quite understand the whole Dac feeding another Dac thing either. I have a Laptop in my system that streams to a Dac. I realize not everyone wants to... 
How to listen to music.
Fascinating - thanks for sharing!Lots of good take aways from this. 
Node 2i Coax Out
Aside from knowing the 2i has limitations, how does it sound?i often wonder how (myself included) in a blind A/B test we would be able to detect the difference?  Check out the other thread where folks are debating whether 16 / 44 Redbook if done r... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Abbey Road - The Beatles - 50th Anniversary release 24bit / 96Khz Ultra HD (As Amazon calls it)Amazon Music HDBest I have ever heard Abbey Road - Impressive ! 
What are you streaming tonight?
John Lee Hooker - The HealerAmazon Music  
What are you streaming tonight?
überwaltz - gotta check that one out - Beth Hart can sing with a ton of emotion!So how are you liking Amazon Music HD so far?dougsat  
is it possible to connect a subwoofer to Crown XLS amps?
The Crown has an line level loop out of the 1/4" connectors.You'll just need to buy RCA to 1/4" adapters and then run the line level out to you sub.Done.  
Harbeth Lintons and Their Standes
I think you mean to say Wharfedale?They kind of look like Harbeth 🤗 
Bought a pair of Magnepan LRS. Should I buy a Schiit Vidar or Bryston 3B-ST?
Noble100I don't believe many folks will be disappointed by the LRS.i believe they are basically smaller versions of their larger offerings.YMMW but the LRS's are a wonderful speakers price notwithstanding.  
Favorite cover?
Shawn ColvinTenderness on the Block - Warren Zevon song.Featuring the Subdudes on backing vocals and accordian. Abosolute Killer Cover..  
Martín Logan choice help
Good choice on the LRS's - great speaker.Listening to them as I type.