ddude003

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Chord Qutest——>No difference
You might try and change the output voltage (variable line level voltage 1v, 2v & 3v) on the Qutest and see if you can hear any difference... If not, something is not right... You do have the output of the quest going to a line stage preamp?  ... 
Playback Apps
Spotify.com ???  
I downloaded high-res files and...
You might take a look at Roon or Audirvana as a "Player" on either Windows or Mac platforms... Integrates local files and/or streaming services like Qobuz... And will stream direct thru your DAC and/or thru streaming platforms like Lumin, Aurender... 
Magnepan 1.7i Amp recommendations
Yep, a nice McIntosh tube amp or a tubed pre and McIntosh SS amp with Autoformers...  
Can I add an outboard Equalizer to my music streamer ?
Lol...  Oh you said outboard...  Neve shelford channels or Manley Massive Passive...  
Spotify HiFi
Ask ChatGPT to make your play lists...  Not kidding...  
Cloning an SSD for a Music Streamer
Your welcome stevenyc... Samsung has clone and management software you can download... I have been using Samsung SSDs for several years now in several PCs and Laptops without issue... I think I have a Vantec SATA to USB adapter... If I remember ri... 
Can I add an outboard Equalizer to my music streamer ?
You might look into something like...   And/or...    
Cloning an SSD for a Music Streamer
Take a look at the SAMSUNG 870 EVO 4TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD... You can get an inexpensive kit that will host the SSD an external USB drive... Clone your current internal to the external kited SSD Remove the internal SSD and replace wi... 
New Class D amplifiers
Daniel Hertz Maria DAC/Pre/Amp and Active Crossovers all in one box...  
Speaker suggestions for MC275 Mark VI
Martin Logan ESLs go great with McIntosh tubes...  
Bought the Chord Qutest. Love it. Hate the power supply.
I've had a Chord Qutest for about 3 years now...  Get a Furman power conditioner with Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT)... Plug your DAC, streamer, network switch, router and modem into it... Problem solved...  
Stereo image off-center
Streaming from Qobuz thru Roon with my own room correction convolution filters, Diana vocals across the center with piano splashing across from right to left... REW can help get your speaker placement 100% correct which makes all the difference..... 
What are some good Amplifier choices for Martin logan ESL 15A?
Sanders Sound Systems Magtech amplifier...  
diffuser or absorption panels, which would you choose?
  Or Room EQ Wizzard...