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I agree and that pretty much sums up how I feel about tube amps (nothing against them... except their impracticality). I'd say some solid state amps are pretty good, though, the big plus being how they perform at low volumes. I don't feel short-changed by my little Quilter, but my needs are...

In my case, I'm not overlooking them, but the plethora of choice itself can get overwhelming. Given the learning curve, what system (modelling or profiling) or brand (Fractal, Kemper, Line6, UA, Boss, etc.) are you willing to commit to? What amount of your time? And I have to say, listening to...

I'm pondering a similar decision and long term, towers seem the better choice compared to upgraded bookshelves. Although some prefer bookshelves + sub to towers. I'm not clear about that as of yet, will need to do more "research". I saw that Elac has the DFR52 towers in the same series as your...

Those birds look healthy and happy.

I agree as well, with some nuances due to my French background - the French ideal is something unique but in essence it is about freedom too. About the mental somersaults, avoiding brain damage and brain rewiring Well that is exactly what the news media is pursuing. Especially current news...

The more discreet the product the better in my case. I've had five mini Chinese components in different rooms for a number of years now and they've been great performers so far. No need to upgrade to next year's model. SMSL, Topping et al. are innovating and other companies are unable to match...

Only in audio! Imagine a world where you could get a $10,000 car that trounces the $200,000 supposedly high-end cars, and a $100,000 home that outshines the $2,000,000 homes. Everybody would be very rich and happy.

Those Sointuvas look seriously great.

I would definitely agree with you. That professor's remark sounds like he was just trying to be clever honestly, enjoying a little mind game of paradox. A learner might learn a record note for note as an apprenticeship. But regurgitating it note for note in a performance later on would get him...

Exactly !

I see. My version is the Pro. It works and it works well. I guess they'll validate the Pro Plus as well soon enough.

Are you sure Amir said WiiM does not support Roon though? Roon gives me two options for wifi streaming to the WiiM Pro, named "WiiM Pro-D238 Chromecast" and "WiiM Roon Ready".

I'm not familiar with new Bluetooth codecs and where Bluetooth audio quality is at now but bear in mind Chromecast plays over Wifi and gives you bit for bit quality. Since I moved to Roon I don't use Chromecast anymore on the WiiM (Pro version, not Pro Plus in my case) as I now use the "Roon...

Chromecast is supported by the WIIM devices. Unless I'm missing something from your description, you would also be able to stream over wifi to the WIIM using YouTube's Chromecast function.

This is getting heated... worthlessly vindicative, venomous. It is saddening. Our host has built such a beautiful space, he certainly doesn't deserve this.