curiousjim

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My Focal Twin Setup and I2s Journey
I often wondered about I2s cables, but seeing as my streamer doesn’t like I2s and prides itself on how great their USB is, I’ll probably never know.  
"Good" Music
@baylinor  What a great list!  Several new to me groups that will keep me in tunes the rest of the day! Good job!  
Whats playing on your system today?
This is one of the best Cover/jam bands out there! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RDEMhoXZNzK0iYYXtxNp549nEw&playnext=1&si=PLIdlFEWNywzaDd9  
Integrated that blew you away
Hegel H390.  Great integrated amp, although the added “Streamer” is almost useless and the added DAC is okay, but a better DAC really makes it sing.  
Whats playing on your system today?
One of my all time favorite. Suite For Flute and Jazz Piano.  Claude Bolling, Jean-Pierre Rampal.  
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
My software is up to date and Airplay is all I see for my Aurender streamer, but my AVR sees it just fine.  I just sent some questions to Qobuz Support and we’ll see what happens.  
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
Same here,  the only way to see my Aurender is with AirPlay. The list says Aurender should work.  
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
Now if only Amazon HD would do the same.  
Nomenclature for streaming
Most is self explanatory.  The N200 doesn’t have an internal DAC, but can hold up to two drives, making it a server.  I use a Synology NAS and it works great. A few weeks ago, I found a brand new 2T external drive and put a bunch of music on it an... 
Need Recommendation for Coffee Shop
You don’t have to go crazy here because hopefully there will be so many customers, the music will be barely heard. We have a newish coffee shop here that uses vintage amplification and speakers and a new Rega turntable.  They play nothing but vin... 
Does your DAC sound better through the S/PDIF or I2S inputs than through USB?
Aurender doesn’t offer I2S.  They has prioritized USB and recommend it. I have nothing to compare it with, but my N200 sounds mighty fine to me.  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
@nutty  I have this one and haven’t listened to it in a long time. Thanks for the reminder.   Chickenfoot | "Down The Drain"  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Heart, Dog And Butterfly.  
OT: Espresso machines
Ever thought of getting a big class A amplifier to heat the water and just do pour overs?   🤓😁🎶  
Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
Look for a used Aurender N200. I’m very happy with mine.