philiptamarkin

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Helping a friend build a new system
I built my system in about the same range.  Primaluna integrated, Fritz speakers, Cambridge streamer.VERY happy... 
How are most audiophiles going from streamers to DACS
Blue Jeans Cables made me a coax that worked out fine... 
$2000.00 to spend on new speakers.
Another vote for Fritz.  I have his compact Carbon 6s (he's local, and had a show/demo pair to keep them within my budget) - just delighted!  Great guy to deal with.  He gave me a month or so to evaluate them before gently calling to see if I was ... 
What Integrated Amp do You use
Primaluna EVO 100.  Great little amp! 
Spring-Loaded Screw Turns Drywall Into Sound-Absorbing Panels
"Quiet Rock" is a sound-deadening drywall that absolutely kills sound transmission.  Expensive, but works incredibly in common-wall situations.  Interestingly, the sound within the room changes as well - like being in an adobe building.  Very litt... 
When Everything Comes Together
+1 for THC-enhanced listening sessions!  Snide pothead comments aside, it adds a depth and attentiveness to my listening experience that really enriches my life. It's nice living in a legal state.Just my $.02/YMMV 
How to remove scotch tape brown residue from album covers
3M makes a citrus-based adhesive remover that's just the ticket.  You might try WD-40, but it leaves an oily residue. 
Novice Tidal Question…
I download music from Tidal to my phone, then play it back in my truck - cell service around here is marginal, and I'd be using a ton of data  anyhow if I were trying to listen to material I hadn't downloaded. 
Upscale Audio and Primaluna
I bought a used EVO 100, not from Upscale, and had a couple of very minor concerns and questions.  Kevin could not have been kinder or more helpful, despite zero potential for making a dime from me, at least in that moment.  I'd have no concerns a... 
Need help: turntable market in the $1500-$2000 range is overwhelming
I purchased the Clearaudio Concept based on recommendations from this forum, and have been very happy with it.   
Streamer upgrade
Thanks for the recommendations.  Not married to the Bifrost if there are other options available.  Not married to Amazon either after a really frustrating day of getting it to play with the Sonos... 
CD v Streamed
So they're not so much streaming as dribbling... 
is using a tube amp every day bad?
It's probably junk by now.  I'll send you $20 and a FedEx tag for it ;-} 
Speaker purchase question
https://www.speakerworks.com/Custom-Speaker-Grill-and-Speaker-Covers-s/89.htm 
Speaker purchase question
Should have been disclosed or clarified.  No way to parse this.