dougthebiker

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spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?
You’re getting some unusual advice here.The sound of any system is going to be the result of two things, 1) the weakest link in the chain and 2) the interaction of the components, cables and room.The Node2 is a weak link and nothing you’d want inv... 
Replacement amp for subwoofer
Not sure what went wrong with the old a/d/s amp in the subwoofer.  It's distorting at any volume level over a whisper.  Nothing visually wrong with the capacitors or any other components on the amp boards.  I hooked up the two 10" speakers in the ... 
Power Supply for Schiit Mani Phono Preamp
Thanks to everyone for the great input.  I shall never mislabel an AC transformer that sort of looks like a DC power supply again.  I'm certainly no smarter, but definitely more discerning now.bkeske has convinced me the Swagman transformer is def... 
Power Supply for Schiit Mani Phono Preamp
TableJockey,What would you consider a good “next step up” from the Mani?  My current system is a Schiit Freya feeding two Shiit Vidars operating as 400W monoblocks with Tekton speakers. 
Power Supply for Schiit Mani Phono Preamp
Exactly which model of Swagman LPS did you buy for the Mani? 
What's the best non-DAC streamer?
I really appreciate the input from everyone.  I think I'm leaning toward the Innuos Zenith MkIII.  But one thing's not clear to me, does using Roon actually impact the sound quality?  If so, how? 
What's the best non-DAC streamer?
Thanks for the recommendations.I can do either wireless or wired.Anyone else have experience with SOtM?  I've never heard of it before. And don't see any reviews of it.  The price is certainly right.