diminishedchord

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Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
Thank you @mahler123. So many choices, so many ways to go. Indeed, I have been considering choosing a unit that can both stream and be used as a DAC should compatibility issues arise with my current DAC. I really love the sound of my current DAC b... 
Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
Hello Audiogoners, I have been overwhelmed by the responses I have received. Your advice based upon your experiences is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you. I'm still leaning Innuos. If I can swing it in my budget, I favor the Lumin U2, not ... 
Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
@kofibaffour  Yes, I was aware of my Macbook limitation. As with most of us audio enthusiasts, I want more. I, at least, want to approach the sound quality of my vinyl setup. I have been streaming with both Tidal and Qobuz. Thanks for your input.  
Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
@soix, I have learn a lot from your posts over the years. Thanks for weighing in. It looks like Innuos is the consensus winner among Audiogoners. Thanks.      
Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
@gkelly, thanks.      
Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
ghdprentice,  jeffbij, and rikkipuu Thank you for your input. I'm just dipping my toe in the digital waters right now. I don't want to break the bank but I don't want to sacrifice sound that could be mine either. I gather from all three of yo... 
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Tom Browne—Brown Sugar  
I need a phono pre amp for my ARC VSi75
ronsbass, Thank you for your suggestion.  
I need a phono pre amp for my ARC VSi75
tomic601,thank you for your suggestion.  
I need a phono pre amp for my ARC VSi75
soix, I read up on the Herron VTPH. I agree, a very nice preamp, one worth considering. I appreciate the input. Thanks.  
I need a phono pre amp for my ARC VSi75
ghdprentice there is an ARC PH8 for sale at The Music Room but quite a bit above my budget. However, I have some trade-in value in my old gear that I can use toward its purchase. What I'm confused about is the + and — you mentioned. Is there a P... 
Speaker and Cable Suggestions Please
Thanks @marco1. Your sentiments seems to be the consensus in this discussion. I am going to try some old Paradigm monitors I’ve had in the garage for about ten years first. If they don’t work out, I will then try some Aerial Acoustic Model 6s I’ve... 
Speaker and Cable Suggestions Please
Thank you all for your input. I learned some things from all you guys. For example, I had no idea that speaker impedance fluctuates, sometime drastically. I may give Fritz Heiler a call. His claim to fame is producing Tube-amp (SET amp) loving spe... 
Speaker and Cable Suggestions Please
Now I have a new question. As marco1 suggested, my Focal Arias operate at a nominal 8 ohms but at a minimum impedance of 2.9 ohms. I don't know what this means. Does the impedance fluctuate during operation? If so, what makes a speaker have a fluc... 
Speaker and Cable Suggestions Please
marco1 could you give me the source of your information and could you explain "dip under 3ohm?" I don't doubt you, I'm just trying to educate myself. I thought sensitivity remains static. Apparently not. Thanks.