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Thank you. I'll certainly help him to move to the network. I was told that a Denafrips Pontus ll 12th Anniversary maybe a better match than a Qutest for his existing components. I realize these are individual preferences so it seems this type of gift may not be the way to go. Thank you

I was assuming you misspoke when you said he was using Bluetooth with Tidal, but if he’s really streaming using Bluetooth that needs to end because it’s a nonstarter and a complete waste of Tidal.  Incidentally the Pontus 15th is apparently a big step up from the 12th, and maybe he could do a demo through @audioman58 here who offers nice discounts and is a distributor for Denafrips products.  Here’s a link in case it helps…

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbcg07-denafrips-pontus-15-dac-excellent-review-da-converters

Thank you for this information.  I'll check it out. I'll definitely follow up with my friend to be sure he's using the network 

I think it’s a great idea that your friend will appreciate.  That DAC is an upgrade and he’ll think of you and your thoughtful gift when he uses it.  
You know I really don’t know you but I’ve always considered you a friend, I was thinking about a McIntosh amp for my birthday so…

@beijinglarry 

Were I in your position, before a new DAC I would look into amplifier(s) better suited to the Maggies 3.6.

I'm a fan of Classé amps. I own a pair of Classé monoblocks which I love. But the CAP-151 was in a different product category, and it's doubtful it can deliver the kind of current big Maggies crave. I would expect a pair of big-iron monoblocks to deliver sound quality improvement far beyond anything in the digital chain.