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Malfunctioning SMSL SU-9n
I’ll stick with Schiit audio for DACs I don’t think Schiit would leave you hanging like SMSL did to me.   
Malfunctioning SMSL SU-9n
I had the same issue with the SMSL D300. Mine was a month out of warranty. tried everything to get the thing serviced no one from Amazon / Seller on Amazon or SMSL seemed to care. So now I have a $400 USB Dac only. I’ll never buy SMSL again.   
Most amusing album or song titles
Mose Allison - Ever Since The World Ended     
Whats playing on your system today?
Meshell Ndegeocello - Peace Beyond Passion  Powerful Music   
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
The Youngbloods - Elephant Mountain  Pat Martino - First Light  Miles Davis - In a Silent Way    
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
@deroy Who's Next ,Dark Side ,Allman  Bros. At Fillmore East   I can’t argue with that list - all excellent albums!  
Schiit URD CD Transport SOON?
Break-in for a digital signal is something I can’t comprehend 100% I suppose it’s real so no direct argument here. But, 1’s and 0’s going to an already broken in DAC?   
Bluetooth Turntable?
Sony - PS-LX310BT Just a fun good looking TT with Bluetooth. Read -  What HiFi’s review. I have one, don’t use it much but I like it every time I do. It’s mostly plastic, non exchangeable cartridge. Most of which would be non-starters but here ... 
What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
Magnepan LRS - why because I like good sound on a budget. Plus my room is the right size anything bigger wouldn’t work.  
When are speakers considered Hi-Fi and not Mid-Fi???
Oh yeah  I forgot - Martin Logan Motion 15i, MidFi all the way!   
When are speakers considered Hi-Fi and not Mid-Fi???
All my gear is MidFi 🙂 Speakers -  Original LSRs  B&W 607 S2 Triangle Bro2  Tannoy DC4T  Various MidFi stuff for amps and front ends.  I have everything setup (what I like to think is) very well and very enjoyable I might add.    Sayin... 
Warmer class D amps for magnepan?
I am using a Crown XLS 1502 with my original Magnepan LRS’s. This combination works surprisingly well. Review of Maggie’s and Crown XLS amps - Audiophiliac https://youtu.be/jQyYxGORwW8 Use a tube preamp in front of this amp and it will put a ... 
Best music in 2023
@gosta  Happy that  Savoy Brown - Blues All Around - is still around. :)   Love Savoy Brown - I’ll check it out. BTW - Kim Simmons founder and leader of SB sadly pass away.    
Jazz like this? Suggestions
@deadhead1000  Right On  - Bright Sized Life by Pat Metheny Excellent choice! My favorite Metheny record too.,