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seeking pure streamer.....Aurender A1000 vs N150 as a streamer only?
thank you the reason I really like coaxial is I like to rotate dacs and I find coaxial to be a more consistently good connection (although USB better when done right just often hit and miss in my experience)      
seeking pure streamer.....Aurender A1000 vs N150 as a streamer only?
and I would have to step up to the N200 for coaxial out , nearly twice the price, and if I were to step up, would the A200 stream just as well as its  priced similarly to the N200?  
McIntosh DS200
I now own this unit I was basically seeking a streamer/dac combo with Tidal connect, built in digital preamp, tv connections, and something  that does not look like IT gear but rather a nice looking audio device so this unit nails the part above... 
3k budget for Turntable and Phono Noob- do I need external power supplies?
thank you dealer offered me a good price on a project x2b with mc cart, alongside the entry level project balanced phono have been considering it, he also offers good prices on all rega prodcuts      
3k budget for Turntable and Phono Noob- do I need external power supplies?
thanks very much thus far the advice seems clear, put my money into the equipment first I'll do just that is it worth considering the various Project balanced setups? I do much prefer running into the XLRs on my amp generally speaking    
what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
wow did not expect so many great responses thanks so much yes I have a very fast muscial fidelity m6s500 amp and speakers that can keep up, wharfdale elysians that I believe use Scanspeak's mid tier drivers with amt's on top the above combo imo... 
what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
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what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
current dac is a LAIV Harmony i think i need chip based for that fast sound, I like your use of 'zippy' adding Topping to the list  
what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
thanks, Weiss now on my shortlist  
what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
are they known for that type of sound?    
Favorite mid-tier streamer
some contenders I've used with great results node with external power supply forthcoming node icon (guessing on this one however they offer 30 day returns and I would get an aftermarket figure 8 power cord) Holo Audio Red Lumin u2 mini Lumin ... 
Anybody Using a Portable Audio Player (DAP) As a Streamer?
I used a higher end balanced Sony DAP and also LGv30 phone good results with these devices, experimentation required      
opinions please? IsoAcoustics stands vs GAIA footers under my towers?
done Townshend Iso has worked better for me I also use marble pastry boards below the Iso's    
Are REL the most Musical Subs?
can anybody share their impressions of the Classic 99? I need a new sub and in its price range my short list is down to the REL or soon to be released Martin Logan Dynamo 12 really looking to enhance soundstage more than thump but those ML units... 
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
for those unaware the Kinki is a dense 50Ib's in what appears to be a standard 17" chasis its also ugly as sin and ergonomically and functionally flawed all meat on the bone no frills sonic goodness the Elysians are like a big time tower from y...