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    Insurance for large system

    Try AMICA insurance. No problems
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    ? What Jazz Music Selection are you Listening to in the Now? | Analog, Digital ??????

    Appreciate your posts. Always searching for new music. Thanks.
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    Two Great Female Group Doo-Wop Gems

    How fun! Thanks for a trip down Memory Lane.
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    Munich show 2023 Hifideluxe and MOC .

    So fine to hear snippets of music through different systems. Thanks.
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    AXPONA 2023

    I'm looking forward to reading folks impressions of the Dutch & Dutch 8c's there.
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    I'll be curious to read about Bacch SP impressions from Axpona 2023.
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    What ethernet cables are members using?

    Blue jean cables which are cut to size. Each cable is delivered with actual measurements.
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    Dutch & Dutch 8c Speakers

    As a nubee to Roon using a PC, I sure like the idea of having a kinesthetic, hefty volume knob. I suppose I'm a bit 'old fashioned'. Hopefully other members have some experience with the rooDial or/and the rooNuimo.
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    Dutch & Dutch 8c Speakers

    I'm in the process of acquiring a pair of 8c's, a Nuclear +, and my first Roon subscription. As I research. I came upon an interesting add-on, the rooDial by Dr. Oehlrich. It uses an MS Surface Dial as a wireless volume knob with additional controls. Are you familiar with this piece? It seems...
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    Which will be your next purchase?

    After many decades of components. I'm ready to simplify. I'll be purchasing Dutch & Dutch 8c's and a Roon Nucleus.
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    Dutch & Dutch 8c Speakers

    I currently stream Tidal & FLAC via USB into my APL DSD Mr MkII from my laptop. I'll need to look into what hardware/software (Roon) I would need. I'll also need a USB>AES converter & cable. If you have suggestions, please guide me. Simplification has complications.
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    Dutch & Dutch 8c Speakers

    A huge attraction for me with the 8C's is how close they can sit to the front wall, as well as other features. It's surprising to me that my closest Dutch & Dutch dealer is a pro audio shop rather than a home audio store. He has a pair on order for me to listen to. The Dutch & Dutch...
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    Dutch & Dutch 8c Speakers

    Thx, I'll check them out also
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    Dutch & Dutch 8c Speakers

    Thanks. If I go the *c route this is what I'll follow. Know that your posts and responses are appreciated. Thanks.
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    Dutch & Dutch 8c Speakers

    Thanks. I'll look into the KEF's. I'm surprised that the 8c has not been updated for wireless play. Have you heard any whispers about an updated Dutch & Dutch version?

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