HQPlayer Desktop has support for local files, Qobuz, and HRA Streaming, but not Tidal or other streaming services. It would be nice to go from the A8 playing Tidal into HQP NAA for processing. Streamer to NAA is ethernet, then USB to the DAC.
Whoa, nice!!! 
Also, props for getting two tube amps in a rack!
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You did do a thing, wow! Beautiful!
I hope to hear your impressions later, after some time with it.
Stellaris vs Envy deathmatch? 
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I absolutely love it. I hope this allows you to stay put for a while. I know you’ve sold a lot of gear in recent months and that can be hard sometimes, but looks like your decision making will really pay off.
John. I heard the Envy with the LCD 5 at a show and I was extremely impressed. Great synergy too!
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Looking forward to your personal thoughts on the Envy. 
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Every time I see an Envy, I am more convinced of how fitting the name is
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Once again a box.
When I was in the Netherlands 4 weeks ago to listen to the portfolio of the European dealer for this product, I was faced with the decision of whether to order this model or the high-end version.
I finally decided on this model for exactly the reasons that these two gentlemen summed up shortly after my purchase:
The cyan2 is one of the best-selling items in their entire range, so unfortunately I had to accept a delivery time. It arrived today.
The delivery documents also included a reference to a 250 hour break-in time.
So, see you in 2 weeks 
PS.:
This gave me enough headroom to make a move on ZMF’s Stabilized offer
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By the way, are you planning to come to Munich next month for the High-End trade fair?
The wood/paneling finishing is amazing.
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I was planning to but then work got in the way 
I am in Sicily that week and it doesn’t look like I am going to be able to escape even for one day.
Decided to see what all the fuss was about, and now have a use for the case that was on blowout last month:
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The used Supratek DHT preamp I snagged has arrived today. Will be interesting, especially once I get some decent 300b’s in it. Going to try it into my Boulder amp and also the KGGG for E-stat duties for tasteful colouration (I hope.)
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It’s yellow. Is it mellow?
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Haven’t listened yet. But it looks nice. It’s mango. At least that’s the wood…
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Congratulations, they are a feast for the eyes.
If the sound reproduction lives up to what the appearance promises, then just ……
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Whoa, BOTH Stellaris AND Envy? That’s the stuff of legend. 
Nice! Been thinking this may be my next audio purchase, too. Pricey as it is, nothing else comes close in quality or performance.
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