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Stefan is one of the most ethical people I know. It is only eclipsed by his passion for hifi and his absolute commitment to his brands and customers. Stereo Direct and Air music are hidden gems of hifi in South Africa. There are others that are as good but none that are more committed.

Seems unreal. Was always willing to help and very knowledgeable. He will be missed

Your journey is your own. Don't be on someone else's journey. It's OK to make a wrong turn as long as you stop to see the sights on that road. In the end the destination does not really matter as much as the people you meet along the way.

Sorry, Synology yes. Fixed it

Have been using a Synology DS920+. Plex works very well. You can also run docker containers on it which has been very useful. Has been rock solid, much better than than my previous Qnap.

In Darko's latest video on the NodeX he discusses the different value propositions between the Node, Wiim and Sonos streamers to some extent. It aligns with my perceptions.

@Air is a member on the forum. His name is Stefan and he brings in Holo DACs among other things.

Contact Air about Holo DACs

In the end it's all relative and there is no one answer. The better your speakers are the more difference the other components make. So if you want to spend more on those things, spend more on speakers. At a certain point even streamers make a difference but if you don't want those things to...

This is a very valid point. I would be interested in the PTA chapter if we are responsible with the Chris Jones song.

Thank you Achim, every year I say I will have to do this next year. So next year it is... What speakers did Brinkmann use? What are your impressions on the new stereo amplifier from Brinkmann?

I think the black strap also makes a positive difference.

Indeed yes. My comment was aimed at the fact that if that behaviour makes you happy, keep on doing it. Nothing wrong with it, except when it does not make you happy anymore.

I think the final question is am I enjoying it? When your enjoyment stops it is time to reevaluate or take a step back.

The Naim Unity Atom is also a good contender for this. Bit more expensive

Not bad, was great under the previous owners. Still worth an occasional visit to get a drink after work.

Sitting here listening to Teddy Thompson on a Sunday morning with the liquid notes washing over me. The music is soothing and I am relaxed in a peaceful setting. I am thinking less about the gear that got me here but more about the people. The bonds forged and the relationships that formed...

There could also be noise on your powerline that might be more or less apparent with different components.

My Marathon GSAR

Designed from scratch and no claims ever made that it is a new Land Rover. Don't think they can sue him