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    Should I retire my HRT Music Streamer

    OK - the answer to my question was YES. I got a Topping D10 Balanced, a relatively modest device, and it's a night-and-day improvement over my 14-year-old single-ended HRT Streamer II Plus that cost a good deal more back in the day. Timbre, separation, imaging, low level detail (reverb &...
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    Comment by 'zowie' in item 'Parks Audio Waxwing'

    I figured in one of the loops it'd be totally out of the system when I don't want it, and could be used on other sources too if there was some utility. It'd be cool if they could build in eq curves that would approximate Dolby B and C de-emphasis.
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    Comment by 'zowie' in item 'Parks Audio Waxwing'

    I'm thinking of buying this to run line level in my effects or tape loop. Then I can have all of its features when I need them (e.g., for damaged or non-RIAA records) and listen to my LPs all analogue the rest of the time. It'd replace my analogue and external eqs and noise reduction devices...
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    The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)

    $500 off a Technics 1200-GR at bhphoto. Wow baby. Today only. link
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    Favorite songs from 80's and 90's

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    The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)

    iFi audio ZEN Signature Set 6XX with DAC and Headphone Amp $449 at B&H
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    Should I retire my HRT Music Streamer

    Appreciate the replies but this device is a USB DAC. I’m not looking for a streamer but wondering about a getting a more modern USB DAC for my desktop.
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    Should I retire my HRT Music Streamer

    I have the II+ It was a very satisfying purchase -- 13 years ago. It's used with powered speakers. My files max out at 24/96, 2 ch. Am I going to get a meaningful upgrade from replacing it with a more contemporary DAC of similar price ($200-$500)? Thx
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    Creem Magazine Re-Boot

    Has anyone checked out the new (rather expensive) Creem magazine? Any opinions to share?
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    The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)

    Got mine for $169 with new account coupon.
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    The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)

    Amazon: Sennheiser CX Plus TW Special Edition $79.95 Prime Deal. (Regular version $85.45) Sennheiser HD-650 - $295 if you clip 10% off coupon. (Alas, was $269 earlier)
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    Question: Which Beyer is best?

    The black Beyer. Beyers, Beats, Battlestar Galactica
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    SL-1200 -- flimsy controls?

    I just set up a new 1200GR. (Fantastic price on B&H now FYI - $350 off plus 10% store cash back). The cuing feels crude, but that's been discussed a lot on line. I'm posting b/c the start/stop button fees flimsy to me. It has some play, it lacks positive action that you get on the Hanpin...
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    It was 20 years ago today …

    Yep too late now. 😎
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    It was 20 years ago today …

    … that I joined head-fi! Haven’t been visiting often lately but appreciate all this community has provided over the years and the people I’ve “met” here.
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