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Whats playing on your system today?
@danoroo  No Way! I haven’t heard that all the way through in years! I used to have that poster hanging on my wall in an old Hollywood apartment I lived in- Man that brings back memories!  
Oppo 105D digital volume question
My understanding is that the Oppo volume control is only active when using the “analog” outputs. The digital (coax/Toslink) would not work to control this. I thought the Ayre has the ability to act as a preamp- if this is true you should be able ... 
System Advice required please
@greenmac  Just looking over your setup (I like the looks of your amp btw- clean lines) and wondering what your trying to get the most improvement from. Are you using the NUC just for ripping and network playback or coming that with streaming as ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Now Playing: Fripp & Eno- The Equatorial Stars  
Whats playing on your system today?
Now Playing: William Orbit- Hello Waveforms   
Whats playing on your system today?
Now Playing: Phil Manzanera- Primitive Guitars  
Whats playing on your system today?
Now Playing: Icehouse- Man Of Colours  
Four Hour Tube Amp Warm-Up
My ARC amp/pre need about 30 minutes or it sounds a little thin to me. Every hour after that just gets better and better.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Now Playing: Chevelle- Sci-Fi Crimes  
Oppo 105 favoring one channel
@simao  🤘Awesome! Glad you were able to get it worked out. Now just keep that remote out of the sofa cushions!  
Whats playing on your system today?
Now Playing: The Cars- Candy O  
Oppo 105 favoring one channel
@simao  Not certain on this but if you try “Aptoid” you may be able to find the Oppo app for Android there. If not- it’s back to the ol’ TV!  
Maintaining a "Balanced" System Design?
@thr1961  First off- Congratulations on your new Audio Research gear! I use ARC as well and I’m sure it will bring you many years of enjoyment. In reading your post regarding interconnects I don’t think you mentioned what brands you’re currently ... 
Oppo 105 favoring one channel
@simao  Wondering if you’ve tried to reset the channel output assignments from the app or via remote? I believe you can adjust balance and frequency (large/small spkrs) from there- maybe something to try and it might assist in determining just ho... 
Potential upgrade path…
Backdoor! I remember that picture- did you ever try rotating your equipment to the other wall to see if you could make that work?