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Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality?
@tk21  @soix  I think two different setups are being discussed here.  My take is that tk21 is talking about not hearing the impact of a streamer in an all in one unit. So yes who knows if any difference is due the DAC or the streamer, or parts , o... 
Digital enhancement
These what?  
Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality?
@dvdgreco  "That said, the streamer itself could not influence the sound quality heard by the audience. I think it is bit-perfect information coming across to the dac." Sure the streamer itself can the sound quality -  parts quality, implementati... 
Audiolab 6000CDT
+1 charles1dad  
Audiolab 6000CDT
@soix  - A few years ago I tried the Wyred Remedy and it produced zero SQ benefit in both of my systems. I have no experience with the EASM  
Is it worth upgrading a CD player?
@jbuhl   Aside from the price , the only difference between the original and the current version is the look of the casework  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Nils - Cool Shades  
Is it worth upgrading a CD player?
@side22olto "I’ve ripped my CDs to Apple Lossless." Okay then does this mean that you don’t want a CD transport or another CD player to use as a transport to see if you will get better SQ than the CD player you have and supposedly use as a transp... 
Slow Shipping Question - UPS
The answers  you need are not going to be found posting here. More speculation from others isn't going to resolve your angst  
Is it worth upgrading a CD player?
@charles1dad  +1.       
Is it worth upgrading a CD player?
@side22olto  - I haven't heard your DAC so I can't offer an opinion on its SQ. As far as whether or not you may or may not heard a difference with another transport in combination with it only you can decide by listening with your equipment. Howev... 
Best sounding CD player
@mbmi  - I was reacting to your comment that a $600 Audiolab transport coupled with a quality DAC will get you the equivalent of "+10K big boy" ; that hasn't been my  experience.  Folks understate the SQ impact of quality transports.  CEC is well ... 
Best sounding CD player
@mbmi    You're not going to get $10K+ SQ with a $600 transport. Had a Cambridge CXC ,which is in the same playing field as the Audiolab , as the source for either a Mojo Audio EVO or a Modwright Elysee pretty decent sound. Switched to a SimAudio ... 
FUSE Question...Very Confused Please Help !
@kraftwerkturbo  Search in the Forum, a number of threads on different fuse brands; and there's no universal answer - preference  
Which preamp to go with pass labs x150.8
@runwell  "I do not suggest a tube preamp with any SS amplifier,as it is not a good match." Have you had a tube pre and SS amp in your system; if so what were the components.  I have a Modwright LS100 tube pre and KWA100SE solid state power amp i...