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Thinking it would be nice if someone would make a combination Streamer, DAC and Phono head amp. C...

BACKGROUND: Hi, I have a modest SS system. Vintage Pioneer SX850 Receiver, Fluance RT82, TEAC A23...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sEvxjdLW-o Jay's Audio Lab interviews Danny from GR Research ab...

I have a Nuprime CDT8 transport that is used about once a week. After powering on, the only funct...

• How many times have you entered $50 to deposit in your bank account and it became ... (rbstehno)
• @nonoise & ​​@mapman .....*sigh*  yeah, same old is same yet again.....🤷‍♂️🤨 ... (asvjerry)
• switches     (mdalton)
• No clue how I came across this lengthy discussion. From 2022.    https://www.audi... (hbarrel)
• @kennyc  I meant to add "Some" in front of "Audiophile switch sellers" and I neve... (devinplombier)
• Audiophile switch sellers purchase off-the-shelf switches, ditch the noisy switch... (kennyc)
• If you want to get into switches that are something more than repackaged off the s... (sns)
• honestly, I think there are folks who champion high end streamers whose arguments ... (mdalton)

• Just wanted to update the thread about the results of playing with the listening p... (captouch)
• @audiotroy Of course, a very fair question.   This all started when my original k... (captouch)
• based on your measurements there is very little really wrong here,   the more pe... (audiotroy)
• Room treatment including where the gear is located is a cure. EQ, correction, etc... (raam)
• Room treatment is as much about reverb time (Rt) as frequency variations, particul... (mashif)
• uhm you should never smooth bass region in REW... so use VAR smoothing. Also you n... (kofibaffour)

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• Are you using a VPN?   (travelinjack)
• once or twice a day I get kicked out and have to log back... "fun" (gano)
• Cloud Flare is gawdawful. Actually most everything functional about this site is h... (secretguy)
• I use all Apple devices now and the code appears and is automatically inserted int... (ghdprentice)
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• Same here, almost daily   (jl35)
• I've been dealing with this very issue daily for the last week. The 2FA bit is a r... (acresverde)
• yes, every other day or so and every 5 days I need a 2-factor identification.  Doe... (stereo5)

• Relived.....? 🤷‍♂️😒   (asvjerry)
• @mahgister ...in some pursuits, logic goes quantum and you is on your own... ;) H... (asvjerry)
• @devinplombier I fall into that category. In the past month I have sold my entire ... (hbarrel)
• One of the reason for the used audio market decrease, a secondary one for sure, th... (mahgister)
• +1 @hbarrel  If this forum is to be believed many folks are downsizing, presumabl... (devinplombier)
• There are only a few brands to my knowledge with significant wait times, so if yo... (gano)
• +1@hbarrel I think spending on audio is softening. Many guys are buying this gear... (bjesien)
• How to ruin a perfectly good thread. Interject politics. 🤡 (hbarrel)
• @grannyring  We are finding and righting all kinds of waste and fraud and nothin... (gano)
• I have a different point of view based on what’s being measured instead of how I w... (nonoise)
• I have a slightly different view it seems. Actually things are turning around nice... (grannyring)
• In a nutshell, a lot of people are hurting financially,  it’s only getting worse ... (mahgister)
• In a nutshell, a lot of people are hurting financially,  it’s only getting worse f... (mapman)

• For under $100 you can get an Amazon Echo and a patch cable that connects to your ... (panzrwagn)
• Another vote for Wiim. I have many more expensive streamers, but I am always impre... (jcwilson)
• Whatever you decide, do not buy a Bluesound, its way overrated for the crappy SQ y... (mattmiller)
• WiiM Ultra is terrific...had one in my Amazon cart and they sent me a brief offer ... (jl35)
• Get the Ultra... it is the best one @charleyprice  (kofibaffour)
• You might try the Bluesound Node Nano. I think it's probably very good for the low... (mike_in_nc)
• The WiiM's are also Amazon Alexa enabled.  So you do have a level of voice control... (jeffbij)

• @lewm What I did not elaborate on is that with polar molecule material such as te... (dover)
• Yeah, sure. If it makes you happy. The first thing I said is that the dielectric c... (lewm)
• I think that bit of double talk refers to the dielectric effect. Different dielec... (dover)
• I think that bit of double talk refers to the dielectric effect. Different dielect... (lewm)
• Lewm, here is some cable manufacturer material to read about cables. There is also... (westcoastaudiophile)

• I called the afternoon and #9 was English.   DeKay (dekay)
• I never had an issue with Moon responding to e-mails. They may be at the Munich au... (singere)
• I am still not able to call them and get a English prompt after hitting number 9. ... (dman777)

• If you have $7,500 to spend.....The Aavik U-150  is a 20K integrated. amp that Huf... (mbmi)
• Belles Aria Integrated. Sound is beautiful and Spacious. Very affordable. (mbmi)
• @celtic66 I have an ATC C1 Sub MK 2 active subwoofer hooked up to my OSIRIS integ... (akg_ca)

• .....well, there went an afternoon...or some part of the day.... ;) Judas Priest ... (asvjerry)
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• There are many differences between live band classical and rock concerts. First an... (pwerahera)
• Ever heard of high-end audio? It's like that. How does high-end sound? The boiler ... (dweller)
• @horn13 that's awesome,the church is a fan shape so my seats should be golden! (freediver)
• You could go to the church on Sunday and see what the seats are like.;) Actually,... (acman3)
• @freedriver   https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/where-is-the-best-place-t... (horn13)
• This is mainly to reinforce what others have already said! The six Brandenburg Co... (richardbrand)
• Pay attention to the sound and how it is affected by the space you are in. Notice ... (earworm22)
• And if the piece is a real drum crasher you will gain an enhanced appreciation of ... (bolong)
• WOW,I debated starting this thread,not expecting the kind of responses posted so f... (freediver)
• Hello Freediver, first let me congratulate you on the decision to expand your live... (vetsc5)

•   Also, I recommend the Mytek Manhattan $6,000 new    https://mytek.audio/shop/c... (mattmiller)
• In Solid State design,NAD Master series makes one as does Naim but my $ would go f... (freediver)
• Ideally, a 3-in-1 box to match my BAT pre & amp. Instead of three boxes, one b... (dweller)
• @ dweller, Network Streamer/DAC(what kind of inputs do you need),Phono(MM/MC or ju... (freediver)
• @mattmiller Good advice but not what I'm looking for. (dweller)
• Find your self a used OPPO 105, good condition ones go for around $1000.     (mattmiller)

• I got a great set of speakers from Wilson Audio!!!    WAMMs in the front, WASAE ce... (retiredtrooper)
• @aggie88 Wrote: I’d be wary of Tekton in light of my interaction with the owner…... (ditusa)

• Jodi Miller - Queen Of The House (Capitol 1965) Doc Evans And His Dixieland Band ... (noromance)

• @lewm Yes, I’ve read it a few times. I wish Miyajima and EMT would offer more of a... (goofyfoot)
• Read the Miyajima website on w hy they offer cartridges with 1.0 mil styli. But ke... (lewm)
• @elliottbnewcombjr The purpose behind my mentioning it, is that either stylus size... (goofyfoot)
• Just using a stereo cartridge with a mono switch on my preamp. Good sounding mono ... (chrisoshea)
•   goofyfoot I thought I was going to have to get a wide groove spherical mono ti... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Because it makes very little difference UNLESS you play mono with a 1.0mil stylus,... (lewm)
• Thanks for this information.  It seems clear that if there is a performance differ... (billstevenson)
• I meant to mention that there is a possibility that a mono cartridge will create a... (goofyfoot)
•   lalitk OP thanks for the links I/we hear what we wanna, read between the line... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• this 16 minute video popped up, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb5VfiFy0kY It s... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Actually it sounds like our experience is quite similar.  It is the limitation imp... (billstevenson)
• So what octane fuel should I use in my Lincoln Continental?  It has the 400 HP 3.0... (billstevenson)
• Bill, my experience is entire different from yours. Most MC cartridges do not accu... (lewm)
• For primarily listening to jazz my ears tell me that irrespective of manufacturer ... (billstevenson)
• I only said “high mileage “. Was thinking >100,000 miles. Of course different e... (lewm)
• @lewm    High mileage cars tend to lose a little compression and therefore lo... (dwette)
• @billstevenson  Thank you for sharing your perspective on two carts and the genre... (lalitk)
• High mileage cars tend to lose a little compression and therefore lose the require... (lewm)
• @elliottbnewcombjr  A quick search lead me to this Car & Driver article. I am... (lalitk)
•   lalitk OP "and longevity of the engine. " I have not read or been told anythi... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• “It’s not about the money, it’s about feeling like a sucker. ” @elliottbnewcombjr... (lalitk)

• Wow!  That is very good general advice from Freediver.  I am also a big fan of EL ... (larryi)
•  One thing I forgot to mention..Pay VERY close attention to HOW THE POWER TUBES AR... (freediver)
• Thanks, freediver! I definitely have a SET 300B on my mind for the Cornwalls, but ... (seamusmacd)
• Your going to get a ton of replies all over the map so I’ll keep this simple &... (freediver)

• @oddiofyl Thanks for the link, interesting review.  Regarding the topic of this th... (oldrooney)
• I've had the Lab 12 for three years.  It's a great sounding DAC.    https://pt.au... (oddiofyl)
• A technology can evolve by itself electronicacally  this evolution may be independ... (mahgister)
• @macg19  You bring up an important point about kind of sound.  There are many di... (ghdprentice)

• @johnnotkathi One of the smartest buys I have read on A'Gon. Congrats. (yyzsantabarbara)
• Went to the Dealer’s place and he demonstrated the Benchmark DAC2.  It also just s... (johnnotkathi)
• WiiM Ultra excellent for the price...many here like Benchmark gear very much, and ... (jl35)
• Send me a DM if you want to discuss my streamer.  With regards to the 192 issues ... (yyzsantabarbara)
• @cfarrow thanks - will check it out and maybe get it today! (johnnotkathi)
• That’s the right price, I have the same and used as a headphone amplifier.  You on... (cfarrow)
• It’s a very good unit and the price is best I have seen.  Just be sure for that pr... (mapman)
• @yyzsantabarbara  Thanks for the info!  The DAC2 definitely interests me and it i... (johnnotkathi)
• @namrider1  Thanks for the info.  I am definitely looking at the DMP-A8 and with ... (johnnotkathi)
• @jasonbourne71 appreciate the info - thanks!! (johnnotkathi)
• @johnnotkathi  The DAC2 sounds the same as the DAC3 as stated by Rory Rail at Ben... (yyzsantabarbara)

• More systems with room correction that can be turned on and off as part of the dem... (snapsc)

• I’ve been using the Qobuz app running thru my Zen MK3 today.  A strange thing happ... (bassbuyer)

• I would recommend using USB from any streamer into a Denafrips DAC. These DACs rec... (jaytor)
• If you insist on I2S output not too many, most will use usb out of their streamer ... (sns)
• @sns What good streamers come with I2s? (brbrock)
• I'd easily choose the Pulse over Gaia with computer as streamer. Next to the dac, ... (sns)
• @fthompson251 Instead of a streamer one idea is to run a computer and TV through t... (brbrock)

• I don't think I want that mess in my audio room. My streamer (Aurender W20SE) runs... (ghdprentice)
• I'll raise you a harrumph. (bolong)
• Sigh (kofibaffour)
• I've hear another option is one of the battery back up systems like from golezero ... (glennewdick)

• Classical East Indian music....that's an entirely different ball game...the wester... (deep_333)
• In general, rock & metal will make li’l speakers fall apart, if cranked up lou... (deep_333)

• I have the CS6.2 pro and do ten at a time with no issues. Albums are perfectly cle... (knollbrent)
• Update:  The iSonic CS6.1-Pro Motorized Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner I bought f... (spatialking)

• Have not asked Nuprime that question? (hbarrel)

• @bolong Part and parcel of the human condition. Is reality too much or not enough? (sns)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsSDzI0_I4U The "rub" according to Chris Rock. (bolong)

• @immatthewj  @bdp24  Another musician, of Beatle fame, George Harrison damaged h... (wharfy)

• Speaking of Echo Audio, it appears the business is being or has been sold. (devinplombier)

• I have one on order after talking to Dave at Spatial (jaybe)

• goodlistening64 Yes,I have the p6 with the exact 2. I will look into a phono pre... (twangy57)
• @twangy57  The original Exact cartridge was panned. The Exact 2 is excellent. If ... (goodlistening64)

• Thanks all and I appreciate all the input.  I'll find a local store that has some ... (sdavada)
• gdnrbob ...  your equipment should follow AES standards for Balanced operation... (cleeds)
• I'll bite. Reiterating Ralph Karsten's (atmasphere) opinions, your equipment shou... (gdnrbob)
• Other than preferring to use balanced cables I hesitate to offer advice beyond tha... (photon46)
• Balanced!!!!!!! (kennymacc)
• @photon46  +1 I’ve tried Blue Jeans and they are about the quality of what comes... (ghdprentice)
• @photon46 appreciate the response.  Are there any particular interconnects or XLRs... (sdavada)
• Well, off the bat I'd sat your interconnects are less resolving than the amp/pream... (photon46)

• Indigo Girls - Indigo Girls (gold disc) Suzanne Vega - Solitude Standing 10,000 ... (mksun)
• The Cars (jafant)

• Seems like some folks have issue with their streaming manufacturer. Ask them if a ... (romanesq)
• PS Audio just released an update so their AirLens can now connect to Qobuz Connect (jl35)
• I got to use Qobuz Connect for the first time last night on my Naim ND555. I found... (awise1961)
• @mofimadness  Yeah I got an iPad I want to test vs my (Roon Server -->BDP Pi) (jbuhl)
• @jbuhl  The apps run on the phone or tablet or computer. The "Connect" app takes... (mofimadness)
• @mofimadness  In my system, in my room, with my equipment and my ears, I hear an... (jbuhl)
• So I finally received a response from Qobuz about connect for Aurender. Even thoug... (curiousjim)

• azwill Thank You for your advice.   Happy Listening! (jafant)
• zkidd Thank You for your advice.   Happy Listening! (jafant)

• Sorry for the long post... After spending time with a couple of LSA amps and a Leg... (tkn42)

• The Cars (jafant)
• Eurythmics | Ultimate Collection  N (nutty)
• Dire Straits - Bothers in Arms.  20th anniversary CD  (bassbuyer)

• My 1948 Capehart has a main power supply in which the xmfr winding for the rectifi... (guscreek)
• @kennyc +1 (feldmen4)