djones51

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DAC choices: Exogal v. Schiit v Benchmark v. Denafrips
I have the Benchmark DAC3B which is the same as the  L without analog  inputs or volume control. I find it to be just as the manufacturer claims a very neutral DAC which  is just what I was looking for. Not overy analytical  but with a clear prese... 
Song (or music) you want played at your funeral.
We'll  meet again sung by Vera Lynn while showing the end of Dr Strangelove 
Streamer upgrade recommendations
The Node2i  supports airplay 2. 
How many audiophiles do you need to change a lightbulb?
Don't  forget to cryo the bulbs for more luminescence.  
Blue Jeans Cable Sound Good???
In my speaker the entire system sits in the top like a can, from the binding posts at the bottom to those cans is basic 12 guage wire , there is also a 4 prong metal connector between . I fail to see how anything more than a basic 12 guage speaker... 
How many audiophiles do you need to change a lightbulb?
You need a dedicated outlet and breaker for each light.  
Blue Jeans Cable Sound Good???
I use Blue Jeans speaker cables ,   canare star quad. I don't  see how they could be a detriment  since the wire inside the speakers is basic 12 guage copper, a good 3 feet of it so why would the 5 feet between that and the amp need to be anything... 
What are you streaming tonight?
 Bowie, Space Oddity 
Which Has Best Sound Quality -- CD vs. Tidal vs. FLAC Uploaded From Burned CD
I suppose it was being on wireless that made the difference. I got my wire installed today and I can’t tell a difference between CD and the ripped WAV which is how I thought it should be. Some might argue being wireless shouldn’t matter but to me ... 
Fate? Karma? Purgatory? Help me put a good spin on this.
The upside is it isn’t in a dry county. Uh,  I just watched the you tube , my condolences.  
How good is your system
I see came about in the 1990's explains my ignorance of this fellow.  
How good is your system
Who is Seal? I guess google is in order.  
What are you streaming tonight?
Coltrane'58 
Which Has Best Sound Quality -- CD vs. Tidal vs. FLAC Uploaded From Burned CD
I don’t know unless its the Node 2i I stream the WAV files through from my NAS. It’s set up wireless but I am going to hard wire it this weekend which might make a difference. Of course Tidal is wireless as well.   The CD player and Node both conn... 
Which Has Best Sound Quality -- CD vs. Tidal vs. FLAC Uploaded From Burned CD
To me CD and Tidal are very close don't  know  if I  could  tell in a blind test. My ripped CD's  to WAV don't  sound quite  as  good.  All go through the same DAC.