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USB vs Coax Is one better than the other?
I'm going through the exact same dilemma with a Auralic G1 streamer to Mytek Manhattan II DAC. The coax brings the vocals front and center with satisfying warm tones, but it lacks the detail and refinement of USB. I'm stuck deciding between the tw... 
Best song for immediate impact when presenting or testing?
"Taking in the View" - Uncle Lucius 
Speaker Cable Advice
How about purchasing a single 12ft Meteor? I admit there could be a few drawbacks but nothing extreme.If you're not in a hurry, AQ is releasing the Folk Hero series in March.  
Music streamer with no DAC and no storage?
Edit: I see your updated post. I use a NAS (Network Attached Storage) to store and stream my ripped movies, music, pics, videos, runs roon server, etc. I use a QNAP 453B mini. NAS' can sound overwhelming but think of it as an external hard drive w... 
Music streamer with no DAC and no storage?
I upgraded from the Node 2 to the Auralic G1 and couldn't be happier. It was a significant audio improvement but also added useful features like IR remote connectivity and an LCD screen to display album art via Roon.I use digital coax to connect i...