crn3371
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| I Mac or Streamer for source? or is there a difference? Up to a certain price point there’s no difference. That price point being dependent on one’s system, and one’s ears. I started off streaming with a MacBook Pro running Audirvana, using USB out to the internal DAC on my Anthem STR integrated amp. I... | |
| Qobuz or Tidal? I believe they both offer free trials. I prefer the sound of Qobuz hi res over Tidal, but I’m sure there’s others who feel the opposite. Also, a lot will depend on your listening tastes and which service has the best selection for your tastes. | |
| Bluesound Node 2i & KEF LS50 wireless hum/buzz Try taking a scrap piece of speaker wire and touch one end to a metal chassis screw on the Node and the other end to metal chassis screw on the KEF. If that eliminates the hum you’ve got your solution, make it more permanent and you’re good to go.... | |
| mac mini into a hires streamer Use USB out on the Mac. | |
| Bluesound Node 2i & KEF LS50 wireless hum/buzz I’d at least try using digital out on the Node and see if that clears the hum. Also, try attaching a ground wire between the Node and the KEF’s. | |
| All in one streamer for parents in their 70s Are your parents starting from scratch, or do they have some existing gear? If they’re starting from scratch I’d look into SONOS. Easy to use, and once set up is virtually problem free. | |
| Best DAC for around $2,500 or less I’m fond of my Wyred 4 Sound DAC. Truth be told, at this price point you’re opening the door to many excellent units. A lot will depend on your listening preferences and synergy with the rest of your components. | |
| Streaming from Bluesound Node2i That’s basically the Node’s only function. Experiment with your connections, I prefer coax over optical. If you go with coax make sure you’re using a true 75 ohm coax cable, not a standard rca cable. | |
| Tablet for Streaming Buy a streamer. Use the tablet for remote control. | |
| Aurender A10 + Burson + Modded Sonos Connect = Need Help Have you contacted W4S? | |
| MAC BOOK OR STREAMER ? With that budget, a streamer. | |
| Bluesound NODE 2i Wireless Music Streamer and kef LS50 W Absolutely! | |
| Bluesound NODE 2i Wireless Music Streamer and kef LS50 W Yes. Analog via RCA, digital via optical. I’d try both ways, see which DAC sounds best. | |
| Waht is the best streamer for the money under $2500 (no DAC or storage required). What seems to be getting lost in this Teac argument is that the OP is asking for a Streamer without a DAC. The Teac is a DAC that also streams, not exactly what the OP is asking for. | |
| Any one else using DIRAC or silimalr for 2 channel set uo? I’m using ARC Genesis with my Anthem STR integrated amp and quite happy with the results. |