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Two of the best guys I know in the industry. It's a pleasure to know you're both working with each other. Joel

I tried it, with help from the author of the software, and found the sound became less analog. I wanted the product to work but, for this listener, at that time, it didn't. I'd prefer not to mention the software as I don't want to take anything away from the author's efforts to develop his product. I envy those who find digital room correction improves their sound. Maybe someday . . . Joel

Very cool list, Chris. But Pink Floyd's Animals isn't listed? This is wrong and I want to talk to someone in AudiophileSyle's HR department. Joel

"I think your question is a false dichotomy." Firedog, I never said you can only have accurate measuring equipment or good sound. I'm offering a hypothetical. If someone had to choose, which would they prefer, an accurate measuring component or the sound they prefer? If you don't want to answer the question as I've offered it, that's fine. I don't think most people would say that even though they love the sound of a component they would reject it if they found it doesn't measure well. I believe the tremendous variety of tube amplifiers, horn speakers, etc. which clearly don't measure well but are still popular are evidence of this point. But if your criteria is to know you have accurate measuring components before you buy them, I have no issue. As an example of my contention, I have a pair of prototype speakers and I have no idea how they measure. But that fact takes nothing away from how happy they make me. For other readers of this thread, my question stands. Joel

For those who love to talk about accuracy, here's a question: Say you have an amplifier with very low distortion measurements and then someone brings you a tube amplifier which adds whole percentage points of distortion into your playback chain. Turns out you love the tube amp over the more "accurate" amp. In the interest of "accuracy", you're going to stick with your lower distortion amp? I wouldn't and I suspect the vast majority of those on this site wouldn't either. I believe almost all of us listen to what we think sounds good. So please, let's dispense with the accuracy discussion. Accuracy is a tool, not a destination. Joel

Thanks Mitch. That was my understanding but I wanted to be sure you hadn't discovered a workaround. Joel

How about Roon Rock, Mitch? I'm not sure about the plugins yet. Joel

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to agree with my earlier post but what the heck? After listening to the entire album, I think this group's music is great and regret they didn't record more than they did. Again Chris, great suggestion. Joel

Really good suggestion, Chris. Thanks a lot for that. Joel

Who is enjoying the heck out of his work, Chris? I'm very happy for you . . . and ultimately for the rest of us who will get the benefit of your experiences. Joel

In spite of how well I think I already know what's out there, albums like this one remind me of how vast an ocean of truly outstanding music waits to be discovered, Joel

This is my contention. I only wish price were more of the issue. There is quality audio equipment at almost every price point. I confess I have no hard statistics but I read far more about many in the younger generation wanting to buy a more expensive graphics card or better monitor for their gaming PC than I do those trying to get enough money together to buy a decent integrated amp. In short, for our hobby to compete on their list of priorities, it first must appear on their list of priorities. Sadly, in far too many cases, I don't think it does. Joel

Very nice of you, 3dsoundshop. Thanks. Joel

I'll take your first-hand experience over my assumption. Joel

I'll take issue with at least portions of the last two statements: Here's a $1,000 system that would sound decent: Speakers - Debut 2.0 // DB62 Bookshelf - https://www.elac.com/db62 -$279.98 Integrated amplifier - NAD C316BEE V2 - https://www.crutchfield.com/S-g4OndonVypo/p_745C316V2/NAD-C316BEE-V2.html - $399.00 DAC - Schiit Modi Multibit - https://www.schiit.com/products/modi-multibit-2 - $299.00 To stay within budget, we'll cheap out on the cable and interconnects for this system but I've heard Elac budget speakers, Schiit dac's and still own an old NAD amplifier. I'm sure others could create a combination which would be equally if not more impressive for under $1,000. The issue is not price it's, as my article stated, that convenience in our society is increasingly trumping quality. People are less inclined to sit in one place and be blown away by their music. The other issue is that the brand names I've mentioned are generally unknown to the vast majority of non-audiophiles. Joel