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Tried a new product to highly polished speaker surface
Firstly, Never clean them with a dry cloth. Use detail spray w/ microfiber towel. when cleaning. Most good car polish , IE Adams, etc have a product which will take out swirl marks. The more swirls, the more work. Some polishes will help fill in a... 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
@bruce19Have you a//b the Yamaha against the 2i? I’m just curious. The audio shop here in town sells & uses one to demo their speakers (Watkins Gen 4). The music sounds great. He’s been trying to sell me one.Then too, I've read that all stream... 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
Wow guys. Thanks very much. This has been a good learning process. I think I will go with a streamer for now. Most have suggested Bluesound Node or Vault 2 or 2i.  I have messaged one seller but have not heard back yet. I'll do another. I'm also w... 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
OK, Maybe I don't know as much as I thought which.......Do I need to run a network wire from my router to the Streamer? OR Can it run on wireless? I have good enough signal to stream video. I also have 1-3 GB usb hard drive which I can put near st... 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
@lalitk If you want to hook up your CDP into a DAC then you would need to pick up a DAC with at least two COAX Inputs Why so? Can’t I use the coax for CDP and USB ior another input for streamer?Thanks For the price of Node 2i, look at this listing... 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
@djones51Good idea. But I most always jump in the deep end right off. Then I complain a while til I figure it out.  LOL 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
@uberwaltzI wasn't sure if simplicity might come with Streamer Dac combo? I appreciate simplicity. but I understand the lack of flexibility. IO guess the only real thing to learn is the streaming interface. And I'd have to learn it no matter which... 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
@crn3371  @lalitk Can I use the Bluesound Node 2i as a streamer only with another DAC?What are other lower cost streamers ie Node 2i? Seems that I have looked mostly at the DAC portion of the equation. 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
Thanks for all the input. Its very helpful. So, it looks like I should go with separates which makes sense. I think maybe I don’t understand some of the terminology used by the mfgs. Though somewhat new to streaming high quality music, I do have 3... 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
BTW Many of the streamers/ Dacs in my list have a 30 day $$$ back warranty (if bought new) Obviously not when used. I'd still considered used thoughAnother concern is to have a digital coax out so as to hook my CDP into. Also, I only have 134 inch... 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
@photomaxThanks. My system is listed here on Agon. Pictures need update to show the tube amp, new CJ CT5 pre and the 2 sumiko subs. I'm always ready to buy used in good shape, especially when entering an arena. I don't want the forever DAC right n... 
Floor Stander or Monitor w/ 2 subs? What does the later give up in a large room?
@arionGood info which enforces my thoughts. However the idea of stressing the monitors is something I hadn't thought about. And that stress will show up sooner or later. Yes, new room....I hope. although I was a builder/carpenter, I am 69 yrs old ... 
Floor Stander or Monitor w/ 2 subs? What does the later give up in a large room?
@newbee It does give you a better respect for the Silverline's abilities.  
Floor Stander or Monitor w/ 2 subs? What does the later give up in a large room?
@soix Yess, I think I'll hold on to the Silverlines for the time. If the room comes into fruition It will take my $$$.@b_limo The problem with Salk is that they are power hungry. These are 84db and require 100wpc. My amp is 35wpc. I've had good so... 
You could work for any manufacturer, past or present...
@erik_squires  I meant no offense with my post. It did catch me off guard. It's just an aspect I would never have considered. Doesn't make it wrong though. It may have expanded my view if anything.