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benzman

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Mixing Tidal and local files for saved playlist in Mconnect
I do not believe that can be done. That’s why Roon is so popular. I think Mconnect  sounds good just limitations as you are mentioning.   
Mutec Ref 10 Nano and MC 3 USB
The OCK 2 sounds much better than a stock Mutec Nano. Really need to spend another 1k on PS and cabling to get the Nano to perform. Although I have never heard one but going from experience I would give the LHY OCK 2S a shot before the Mutec Nano.... 
Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables?
@antigrunge2  I was looking at the UIP as a somewhat affordable upgrade. Just wondering if it would improve the USB implementation between my T&A Dac 200 and Melco N1a h60 server/streamer. Returns to China / HK really not an option.  I enjoye... 
Why I Sold My Aurender N200
You’re kinda of comparing apples and oranges when comparing a network card which is Ethernet based and a dedicated streamer that is USB based to the Dac. I had a Bricasti M3 w/network card and switched to a Melco server/streamer. The Network card ... 
Audience FrontRow USB - I’m puzzled
I was big fan of Audience, full loom of the AU24 series thru the SX. Found the SX not as full bodied as I liked. Absolutely the finest company I have ever dealt with.    Glad to hear you like your Steath. I have the Select T with the tunable coll... 
DAC for Aurender N200
@hickamore  I think that’s the way to go. My best set up was a Rogue RP7 w/upgraded tubes and a pair of top of the line Odyssey Kismet monos. Only had one source so figured it was overkill . sold everything and bought a Coda CSiB integrated. A v... 
DAC for Aurender N200
I have never heard of any Sabre based Dac described as warm. What is the rest of your system?  Don’t sleep on the T&A Dac 200. Find one pre owned and check it out. Easy to listen to yet all the detail/resolution/transparency you need. Whole no... 
Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables?
Enjoying Stealth cable Select T . Tunable collar.   Upgraded from a WW Platinum 7. Nice bump.   
My New Favorite. Digital cables
Had a Tubulus Concentus clock cable. Great cable.  Would work great with a system that needs a little extra shine.   
DDC Recomendations
Laiv Harmony coming out with what you are looking for. Check Vinshine for pre-order info.   
Borresen X1 & X2
https://audiogroupdenmark.com/product/boerresen-x3/     I have had a pair for little over 30 days. I like them but everyone is different.   
My new Borresen X3's
Been breaking in a pair of X3 for 30 days and maybe 120hrs of actual 70-85db of volume level thru them. Borresen claims 500 hrs of break in for full performance.  I have them sitting on Townshend Siesmic Podiums which will take any speaker to anot... 
Retirement System Finally Completed: Impression of the Mola Mola Tambaqui
Congrats on your system. Burmiester and the Vivids go hand in hand.  I see you have podiums on the Vivids. I am on my second set of them. What percentage bump did you feel they gave you? I think they are a great value for the increase in Sq. I re... 
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
Did ANYONE hear any imaging issues with the Borresens?  Anything strange?  I heard something quite definitive during every audition (3X).    I have been breaking in a pair of X3 for about 30 days. Little frustrating at first as the center image h... 
Word Clock Cable Upgrade
Harmonic Technolgies make nice cables that won’t kill you. Copper about 110 and Silver around 160 .  Easily resold if you don’t appreciate the bump