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Why Do Cables Matter?
 
Used PS Audio BHK 300 monoblock or (2) new benchmark ahb2 bridged?
Benchmark makes great electronics that are transparent and are great for studio use. They measure well too. But that doesn’t translate to being the right fit in a home audio system. I’ve owned few benchmark DACs over the years and they never stuck... 
Transparent Audio Digital Coax Cable
The DAC in your McIntosh isn’t that great and the Bluesound Node is actually not a terrible streamer. In your case I would consider getting an external DAC purely for 2-ch listening and for now keep the Node. But definitely don’t waste money on a ... 
Transparent Audio Digital Coax Cable
What streamer and processor?  
New DAC! Meitner MA3, Denafrips Terminator Plus, Holo May KTE, Mola Mola Tambaqui
kairosman 198 posts 06-16-2023 at 04:45am  First off Roon is not as good sonically as the Lumin or Aurender apps. If you don't mind ditching Roon get the new Lumin U2 with fiber optic input to start (I have the P1 with the same set of LAN an... 
New DAC! Meitner MA3, Denafrips Terminator Plus, Holo May KTE, Mola Mola Tambaqui
Add Bricasti to your list. With an optional network card it’s Roon ready. All you need is your mac mini as roon core and ethernet cable connecting the Bricasti to your network. Clean set up (no streamer needed) and great sound. Pick the model with... 
Would It Be Possible To Get Help Finding This Song?
@lordmelton nah. I’m sure it’s for the good tunes after Greg’s show. CNN has fake music.  Alright now I’m guilty…  
Power Cord choices
@sinatra try a used TWL Seven Plus. Good value and good improvement over stock cable.   
Would It Be Possible To Get Help Finding This Song?
@tomagstereo7 there is a list of songs someone complied from Gutfield show on Facebook under greg gutfield page. If you or someone you know has Facebook, worth posting this question there https://www.facebook.com/ggutfeld/posts/holy-crap-the-enti... 
Chicken or egg question
For now until someone comes over to help you, list it in as is condition for sale as a local pick up with the description of what happened. Whoever buys it will get it off that shelf with your help if no one shows up before it sells.   
Chord Qutest question
Yes. Use USB from Lumin and SPDIF from Bluesound. Switch inputs manually.   
M900U vs the world
Pass Labs XA60.8 or even X260.8 in this price range. And use a tube preamp.   
Looking for an Amp Replacement
Audio Research https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649991404-audio-research-d300-stereo-amplifier/ Should pair well with your LS28 and not too expensive.    From fresher and more expensive but easy to resell… Parasound, McIntosh, Simaudio Moon ... 
Larry Coryell / Miroslav Vitous Quartet
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Triode Wire Labs or NRG Custom The Five for my 300b SET tube amp?
TWL Seven Plus is very good value for the money. Open and dynamic sound. Great on the amp and very good on preamp. Easy to maneuver as well as it’s pretty flexible and light.