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Receiving my Townshend Audio Podiums Monday. How to?
Just wondered if you got your Podiums set up?  
Bricasti M3 w/network card vs USB
Thanks for the great info.  Not sure what to do. I have all these great DSD files And no way of getting them to the Bricasti . I am looking at a Melco N100 for 2k which will do the trick or maybe spend a couple of grand on improving my streaming s... 
From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion
I have had both the Cary 600 and 700. Jack of all trades. But if you just basically just stream the Bricasti M3 w/ network card is a nice step up. They can be found used for 4,000-4,500.   
Oppo service
Yep sent in my 103 a couple mos back for a power issue. Flat fee and I think that included return shipping. Still a great co.  
My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
Have a month on my Coda Csib. The most affordable new amp among your choices. With the money saved you can buy a pair of Townshend Fractal F1 speaker cables. You will be all set.     
Power Cord for DAC
+1 on the Audience Au 24SE. I have the MP ( medium power) version and sounds great on my Bricasti M3. Replaced a Triode Wire Labs.  Seems like the SE model is kinda of a sweet spot for value and performance   Still not cheap on the used market but... 
Bricasti M3 In the house
Enjoying the M3 w/network card .  Will the Melco n100 push DSD local files over the network to the Bricasti ? Trying yo avoid USB. Any other suggestions around the +- 2k figure. Just upgraded my speaker cabling to Townshend Fractal F1. The Bricas... 
Townshend Audio F1 Fractal Speaker Cables
I have only had my Fractals F1 Speaker cables in for 5 days but these are by far the best cable I have heard in my system. Next level up from my Previous Audience SX, Cerious Matrix and my former current Silversmith Fideliums.  I also have the bes... 
Mconnect and Bricasti
Mconnect showed up Today.  Just tried it again and it worked with no further software/configuration   Definitely sounds different than Roon.  Have to do some extended listening.  Thanks for the tips Russ  
Mconnect and Bricasti
Thanks for the replies. I sold a Cary 700 that did everything for the M3 with a network card. I think I have to set up a nas for different options and getting DSD to the Dac.  So I can set up the NAS with the software needed as well as storing all... 
Mconnect and Bricasti
Sorry. Missed the reply. Just shows my IPad under local server.  I use both Qobuz and Tidal.   
Beryllium Tweeters - Your Opinions & Comments ??
Paradigm Personas use Be for Tweeter and Midrange proper amp,cabling and room you will get some of the finest sound available. Small room in a near field position maybe not so much.   
Power cord for Bricasti M3
I noticed a bump going from a Triode Wire Labs digital to an Audience AU 24 Se MP.    Just went with the top of the line Iconoclast XLR with the Bricasti M3. Will let it settle a bit before commenting. Early returns are favorable   
Any good audio stores in Scottsdale?
Thanks for the tips!!  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
I had just sold my Rogue RP7 with NOS tubes prior to getting the 005 I miss it already. My Dac was my only source so it didn’t make sense to me to use a 5k linestage for one source. Maybe a tube buffer down the road   I have a bunch of higher en...