allanblissett

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Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
The Wiim app and remote will provide a level of convenience and features that you will be sorry you did not have sooner. Not to mention the sound quality improvement. Try it for 30 days,  you can return it if you disagree.   
3 tone control integrated amp/preamp
Get a Wiim streamer, the app is very good and includes graphic snd parametric Eq, a well as room correction.  The ten band eq works great, very effective.   
Has anyone had success with a preamp with a Marantz PM 8006?
Why would you want to use a separate preamp with that?  It has its own preamp built in.  The Marantz preamp section usually sounds pretty good,  unless you want to try tube preamp for some flavor.   
PS Audio BHK signature preamp
Take the deal and get the preamp. Keep your  mogami 2549 interconnects it's as good as any and better than most.  
What is your favorite budget streamer?
Wiim has the best software, easiest to setup and use, with the most features. No bugs,  no issues.   
Why can I feel vibration when I touch my network switch or streamer?
Yes take them off the power supplies,  place the power supplies as far away as possible.   
Not sure what to think
If you can stretch the funds,  go for the C2700,  tubes, better dac, and lots of McIntosh bling.  Then later upgrade the speakers and the OPPO.   
NAD M23 and a Stereo Pair of REL Subs
Just feed the subs from regular rca line out from your preamp. I have a REL and found no improvement in using the high level outputs of the amp, and it's much simpler.   
What High End AC Cables should Offer
I stated that it was a knock off, I am under no illusion,  but who cares. It works great, that's all that matters. Do you think the high prices you pay makes things anymore real.  
What High End AC Cables should Offer
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What High End AC Cables should Offer
That Furutech on parts connexion is identical to the Aliexpress ones I bought for $20 each.   
What High End AC Cables should Offer
The ones I bought from Aliexpress is supposedly a Furutech knock of. At least it says Furutech on it, rhodium plated copper.  They will take any size cable.  The only issue I had with them, is that the ground blade is about 1/8 inch too long,  an... 
Topping D90 bass bloat?
Try the different filter settings that the topping provides.  One might help. I have a few topping dacs, and they do tend to have a deep bass response. Also try some different cables between the dac and the preamp.   
What High End AC Cables should Offer
This is one of the main reasons I built my own cables. I use 90 degree plugs on most. I have been using those cheap ones for years and always wondered why there wasn’t a better quality 90 degree plug made. Well, I discovered some audiophile grade... 
Preamp
Are you sure its the sp6 that's providing your warmth. Audio Research preamps are not known for warmth.