dbautista

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Advice on a streamer
I had several streamers throughout the years.  I started with the Pioneer N50 10 years ago.  This was a good sounding unit.  Later, I moved to the Heos link hs2, not bad!. Soon after I tried the Sony UHP-H1 and didn't like it.  Currently, I am usi... 
Best CD player under $2000
A while back I bought a used Cambridge Audio CXC CD transport for my second unit.  Recently, I bought a new Cambridge Audio CXC for my primary unit.  If you have a decent DAC, I recommend this CD transport.  This device does one thing only but doe... 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
Here is my recommendation.  I have been streaming since 2014.  My first streamer was a Pioneer N50.  Later in 2017, I moved to a Sony UHP-H1 SACD/Streamer.  Finally in 2018, I moved to the Denon Heos Link V2 so that I can subscribe to Tidal.  As f... 
Looking to get the best out of Redbook Cd listening with Dac a d Transport under 5K?
I recommend the Cambridge Audio CXC cd transport.  This transport does one thing only.  It reads CDs, nothing else and it does a fantastic job.  I think you can still find version 1 on Amazon. for $399.  The new version is little bit more expensiv... 
Would this be a good starter system for streaming?
Paul McGowan from PS audio posted a recommendation (video) which consists of a Mac Mini as a server.  I tried it and it sounds better than all the streamers I have used in the past.  To save money, I bought a used Mac mini and upgraded the HD.  Al... 
I have to downsize big time, any ideas on integrated amps and smaller 3 way speakers
Sorry to hear about your health. I wish you the best of luck. I currently have an almost all Rega system. Rega Brio integrated amp and DAC.  Both are small footprint units.  I also have the Rega monitors RX1.  I am very pleased with the sound. It ...