drrsutliff

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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Dave Mason - Future’s Past 
Expert Advise Needed on Streamer - DAC combos.
I agree with the used Ayre Codex.  Used one with a simple Logitech Touch feeding it via USB from Roon on a networked computer.  Excellent performance.  Only parted with it to upgrade to the Ayre QX5/20 
Desktop Speakers - New Tannoy Golds versus Adam, Vanatoo etc
I use the Vanatoo Zero speakers on my desk. They do have a built in DAC that performs up to 96/24.  Stream Roon most often but they can do blue tooth well when someone wishes to share something from their phone.  Also has a subwoofer out with auto... 
Roon Nucleus internet connection
That should work ok.  
Flux HiFI Electronic Stylus Cleaner
I have enjoyed the Flux HIFI for over a year.  I use it about every 30 albums, not for each play.  Still use a good stylus brush for each album side. 
Power Conditioner
Audience 
Audio Rack Selection
Adona has been producing solid racks and multilayer audio platforms for many years. Changed from my long time Billy Bags rack to an Adonis Eris 6W with cherry trim. Beautiful and solid.  http://www.adonacorporation.com/modular.html 
Beginner: Best all-in-one including speaker unit?
Vanatoo is worth looking into... I have both the Zeros on my desk and the One Encores in the upstairs family room.  Can use with TV toslink or Blue Tooth.  Built in DAC if you have another source.  Really reasonable price with even better sound. 
Upgrade advice from Parasound P5/A23 combo to an integrated amp solution?
Ayre QX8, but an additional phono pre would be required.   
Best DAC - Preamp Combo $5 to $10K Budget
I use an Ayre QX5 twenty in that role.  It is able to do digital volume without loss but... does not do MQA.  Using Roon on my server I get the first MQA unfold so it now sends 96/24 to the DAC when i play the Tidal MQA files.  Recently added Quob... 
Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay.
Just to let you know we have a group here in the Jacksonville FL area, NEFAS, that has a few members that could be helpful to share ideas and insights.  We should talk.  Also going to Florida Audio Expo...Rick 
Buy Decision Audioquest vs. Audience
I suggest considering a used pair of the Audience AU24 speaker cables. “The Music Room” is listing a 1 1/2 meter pair for sale under $500.00 and in my personal experience I enjoyed them more than the Ohno cables that I demoed at the same time.  Al... 
Best speakers for hi-def music in home office
I replaced my small office setup with Vanatoo Transparent Zero.  Small enough to easily sit on the desk. Highly recommended.  They also have the slightly larger Transparent One Encore. 
DAC upgrade, new or used, $1000
I agree with Jazzman7’s recommendation of the Ayre Codex.  Used one before moving up the Ayre line to a QX5/20.  Connect it to the Classe CP-800 using the balanced (xlr) for best results.   
"Cars are Cars" by Paul Simon...are my channels reversed?
If we assume the Spotify is correct then your new amp’s core has to be assumed correct also.  If we make an initial assumption nothing is flawed this would leave the turntable and cartridge connections to again be reviewed.  Do you have any orches...