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Help me build out my first system
firstly the real question is why would you even need a preamp these days? you would need a preamp if you are using a turntable or a home theater  if not you need a  streamer with volume control and that's it. we are very partial to the atoll st... 
Bluesound Node Question
aberjack  because the nad surround receivers can do this while the node cant   the node has no video out only an hdmi earc an imput only  
Bluesound Node Question
the node doesn't  have that option    however all nad surround sound receivers do offer this     Dave and Troy Audio Intellect NJ Bluesound dealers    
Best streamer to replace my Mac Mini?
the operating system is completely  custom based does a number of things designed to improve sound quality, for  example Roon or Logitech the music management software runs in its own core of the CPU, while other processes are run in a separate co... 
Long time lurker looking for HT opinions
we are a custom installer/home theater specialists. a few points one focals are not laid back and you need a matching center channel   if you want a warmer loudspeaker that is an excellent in wall look at the dali line   Dave and Troy Audio ... 
Wireworld Eclipse 8 interconnect - opinions please
we are a  longtime Wireworld dealer   As you go up to the higher models you can clearly hear the difference the eclipse is a decent performer for the price, the silver eclipse is more detailed and the platinum is even clearer we have tested a l... 
dac recommendations for turntable listener?
we have had the lab 12in house it is very warm and lacks resolution just looked at the Mearson it doesn’t have USB so it cant handle high resolution files so I would also pass on that one, the lampis are excellent sounding.   We would recommen... 
Best streamer to replace my Mac Mini?
missti.   This client was venting his frustration when things didn’t go his way. He was told by us, the importers of the server, to ship the server back to our offices and he was upset that he wasn’t told how to repair his server himself. So to... 
New Acquired Sopra 2
We are a focal dealer    we have found great synergy with a unison research  unico 150 it is a hybrid integrated 150 watt solid state power amplifier matched to a tube preamplifier stage,   the amplifier has a ton of omph, throws a huge sound... 
Digital Path to Complete my System
Aqua hifi lascala is a killer dac And it is fully upgradable an it has tubes for that magical midrange Combined with a432evo Aeon music server and you have a Digital front end which rivals realy good analog   We setup that combo vs a 25k anal... 
Best streamer to replace my Mac Mini?
Bruno your comment doesn't make any sense the evos are as well built as an innous or many other servers our aeon outperformed the more expensive Aurender n12 and matched or bettered a 25K Innous Statement next gen, so in terms of performance we d... 
Discrete R2r With Tube Output
the aqua hifi lascala would do it https://6moons.com/audioreviews2/aqua/2.html pure r2rdesign plays high resolution files incredible analog stage modular and upgradable   Dave and Troy audio Intellect NJ aqua hifi dealer  
Best streamer to replace my Mac Mini?
a 432 EVO standard at $3500 would be a great choice it is a high end server with a built in cd ripper, was designed as a Roon core, and it can be upgraded to a higher preforming server because a;; 432EVO servers are designed around a modular platf... 
Aurender ap 20
we  would agree that streamers can  make a very audible difference and in our opinion thea20 is too expensive for a product that cant be upgraded, or improved upon as technology continues to evolve., so we would pass on it    We did a shootout o... 
Rondi H. D'Agostino Obituary
We are a Krell dealer here are a few relevant facts: Krell is not shutting down and everyone there will be continuing in their current positions: Krell has been re-energized with their new flagship amplifiers: the new i400 and i800 are true fl...