dhite71
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| Bluesound Node Icon @efoo Bluesound has great support and will answer your questions. I had the same as I recently moved back to separates and had used a Node 2i a few years ago with success. My questions to them were since I am only using their product as a stre... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? @audphile1 Not sure why I had trouble initially but saw the upload image field this evening so added a photo. My 12yo daughter listens to music with me all the time since she was a toddler. I haven't ever got her to compare sounds between any... | |
| After 20 years, in the market for a power amp @pvnasby I recommend you seriously consider an Audio Research REF 75 SE. They are around $5k used and will likely bring that for years to come if you ever decided you wanted to move on. It is super easy to maintain with the bias pots accessibl... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? @mclinnguy I do listen to all those artists you listed. I do not listen to classical and that is what I wondered about as I see where people here and reviewers talk about how demanding this music is to be accurately reproduced. I don't have a ... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? Some additional insight was offered by Aurender tech support. I owned an A20 for about a year and had spoke to and emailed them a few times throughout my ownership. Their support/service is top notch. They felt that since I only had the Audioqu... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? This has been an enjoyable discussion to learn of others' experiences. I definitely feel more confident but still puzzled that these Aurender streamers are not showing more of an improvement in my system. I enjoy trying new equipment so will loo... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? @audphile1 I did create my virtual system and listed my components but did not see a way to upload a picture. The field is there but nothing to click I am now comparing coax cables from the Node Nano to the DAC 9. My initial purchase was for an A... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? Thanks everyone for the reassurance as I feel this digital world is a bit unique in how we can build a great system I know @ghdprentice has had a different experience as I have read his posts of how his system improved with each advancement of st... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? @lalitk I would not have ever thought that a single mfg system would be less revealing for the source components. Since I got serious about my system about 6 years ago I have had an all ARC system. I do appreciate major differences with phono ... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? I never thought about the music format/quality 100% of my streaming is done from Qobuz | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? The funny thing is that when I had the Node 2i, I got a few different coax cables and could distinguish a big difference between the 25yo Audioquest cable I had compared to the newer AQ Carbon I switched to. For this set up I got a new AQ Cinna... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? I know my title is extreme and realize that many experience just as you. I could tell more differences between the different DACs I had over the years with the Node 2i. I went through Schiit Gumby and Yggy and then the AR DAC 8 and a 7. I suppo... | |
| Bluesound icon vs Nad c700 @spread5150 I would get a Node Nano. They are only $300 and Bluesound claims that the streaming portion is improved over older models. I used to have a Node 2i and those are still selling for about $250 so I was considering buying used. Their... | |
| Amp for the new Watt Puppy speakers @brandan I visited WA a few months ago and they had them playing with D'Agostino and were amazing. I am an Audio Research fan so would also think they would work well. What color were your Yvettes....I have been thinking about getting some. ... | |
| Clock vs Streamer advice @zpatenaude37 I had the exact same experience with the conductor app. It drove me nuts! I have AT&T fiber optic internet service and the ethernet cable going from my router to the A20. No other connection issues in my home over the Wi-Fi. ... |