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Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
Does anybody have a source for a white version of this cable? I will have to run it along my baseboard and the wife won’t go for blue or orange. Also does anybody know if the connectors could be taken off so I could sleeve then reinstall the conne... 
Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
Think I am going to pick up a Primaluna Dialogue preamp and power amp. The seller has a set of kt150s as well as el34s, and kt88s. I’m going to buy at least the el34s and kt150s. He is also local so he said I could bring my speakers and make sure ... 
Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
Quicksilver does get some great reviews. My issue is more cosmetic with them. I really prefer all of the connections to be on one side, and that side should be the back. Just can’t get on board with there looks, and cables coming out both sides be... 
Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
Thanks for all the input. I’m leaning towards seperates right now. I do like that it gives me more flexibility. My main concern going tubes is power. I’ve used high power solid state for a long time. If I go seperates I can easily keep the preamp ... 
Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
Speakers are Harbeth C7es3 xd. Room is 12x24 open on the back left half. I listen typically in the 80db range but at times peaks are well into the 90db range.  octave is a company m don’t know much about, but I appreciate their look, and they see... 
Tube Integrated vs Tube Seperates
Budget is 3-5k. Like I said though I’m fairly set on Primaluna.   
Help with finding a new streamer.
It’s good to hear from someone who has used both and feels the ifi is at least a forward move from the Node.  Your Node is a newer model and upgraded which makes me think the ifi could be a decent jump from my older, unmodified Node.  Especially ... 
Help with finding a new streamer.
Do you have experience with node or just the ifi?  I’ve seen the one YouTube review saying the ifi was better and that’s about all I’ve seen far as reviews.   
Help with finding a new streamer.
Do you know if Aurender supports Spotify. I don’t use Roon and thinking I’m going to let my Tital subscription go as well. I do find the Aurender most appealing. I’m really not a fan of having to find a power supply that won’t match the unit as we... 
Primaluna?
I just want to clarify that I’m not knocking Primaluna in any way, and plan to purchase one in the future. Was just sharing my experience with Kevin and what I thought about it.  I do think from my research that Primaluna makes a very well made, w... 
Primaluna?
Amps I can understand much better. Preamps not so much. I’m pretty sure I’ve heard Kevin him self talk about how preamps aren’t amplifyIng the sound as much as they are reducing the signal. I think he duscusses this when talking about the amount o... 
Primaluna?
Since this thread continues to go in another direction than I intended I may as well roll with it.  I like most have seen Kevin in his videos going back years. I’ve had one personal conversation with him regarding the Prologue Premium Preamp, and ... 
Primaluna?
Thanks for all the feedback from everybody.  I have to sell some gear first, but will be trying a Primaluna when that’s worked out. Curious peoples take on an integrated vs going seperates.  Looking for specifics far as where the differences are. ... 
Opinions On DACs Around 1,000$
I understand everyone wants to know the rest of my system but I intentionally left this out to try to focus the discussion. I find although people are always very helpful in there replies things can get off topic. I’m really just trying to get a b... 
Time Delay on Denafrips Ares ii ?
Will do, thanks.