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Speakers for aging audiophiles - What's with today bass emphasis ?
A couple of things:  No room treatment will be able to cure a bass peak as you describe.  So that’s out. I looked up your speakers and Dynaudio lists them as near field monitors.  You say you’re sitting 10 feet away.  Wrong tool for the job?  Is t... 
Are Audiophiles "Simply Guessing?"
No listing of headphones, amp, or associated cabling so we don’t know the likely resolution of the system.Listening to three different formats of music in a short term test leads the participants to key on the differences between selections.Long t... 
Add streamer with quality sound to system for Tidal and portable drive
I have a Bluesound Vault 2 and it works great for streaming.  I like it so much I plan to purchase a Node 2 in a few months for my winter residence.  An iPad is my usual control but my iPhone also works.  Mainly like the larger screen.  I have the... 
Help with kef r900 issue
Do friends or family hear the same sound you do?  Just curious if it’s something you are sensitive to or plainly heard by others. 
Great equipt stand for under $500???
I have a Room Tunes Deluxe Justarack sitting in storage sitting in storage that might be what you’re looking for.  It is a five shelf rack approximately 42 inches high with extra deep shelves approximately 19 inches.  The shelves are each 1.5 inch... 
What do people place on their platter for dust protection
An old 1960’s comedy record works for me.  No plans on ever playing it again. 
Line Magnetic 518ia - How Much Heat Does It Produce?
The Line Magnetic would definitely put out too much heat in that size room.  My recommendation would be a Leben CS 300XS.  It’s compact and produces minimal heat as current draw is listed as 82W.  It sounds killer on Devores and Proac’s.  Don’t un... 
You choose.....
Tube preamp. 
Cambridge Audio 740 cdp dying...suggested replacement?
Music Direct has a new Yamaha CD/SACD player listed on sale for 1299.00.  It looks like it’s built like a tank.  Might be worth a look. 
ESP Speakers
Email for Sean, the designer: espsean@gmail.comphone +44 1803 226 173orMike Verretto phone +81 3 6425 9375Hope that will get you what you need. 
Repair my Sony CDP 608 ESD?
You can order directly from Sony. 
Which site is Best for Downloading/Uploading Hi Rez
I just looked up the Tidal review by What Hi Fi.  This is a verbatim quote from that review:  “Tidal Hi Fi members wanting to take advantage of Masters are currently limited to the desktop apps, though owners of a Bluesound Node 2 streamer can con... 
Which site is Best for Downloading/Uploading Hi Rez
Look up the features and specs for Bluesound.  Then compare to what you have. Bluesound makes the whole process easy.   
Which site is Best for Downloading/Uploading Hi Rez
Oops, you should have bought a Bluesound.  Tidal streaming and MQA decoding are standard.  Nothing else required. 
Gold Note IS - 1000 integrated amp
The May issue of Hi Fi Choice UK has a review.