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Vinyl rips - still worth it?
Trouble enough for MJD. Silly post. One can download streamed music for "off internet" play. Tracks are scrambled for playback (for customers only) via the app. I have 40K+ tracks that I can "play anywhere", not requiring a TT or internet. I ca... 
A quick question on what streamers to consider.......
Worry about updates? Some old OSs totally sucked before recent updates. They ALL update before first play, like all digital devices and programs. Using Wi-Fi is recommended to a dedicated Wi-Fi receiver like a node system or an extender for rock s... 
Please be gentle with me! 🙏
Sounds better and frees up the phone for all other tasks. The phone becomes a full function remote instead of a crappy source. Even mp3s (which is the best that most phones can play) sound better on a (dedicated) music device. Streaming ain’t re... 
Eversolo DMP -A8 Server,Dac, Streamer,Preamp - best bang for the Buck
 ,cool kinda .  
Recording video and audio with headphones
Try the Apple store.  
Practical Question Regarding Newer Topping Amps
The first Schiit product I bought was a DAC that didn’t DA properly. After determining it wasn’t me I had to argue for them to replace it. Then it worked for about 2 years before total failure. Their response was no fix just buy another. Never ag... 
The Best Bass Ever? A Subwoofer Discovery
Or fill the port with plastics straws but you already got what you want.  
DAC suggestion for PC
Cambridge makes well regarded audio equip. but all of their streamers have DACs similar to what you already own. Redundancy unless you sell There are mucho streamers < $1000. Do not spend any more than that if your PC is in the room. A huge ma... 
Vintage dbx Products
Does the 224 work? They are notorious for bad internal slide switches.  
Amp — Leave on or turn off
And there is often less electrical activity in the neighborhood mornings. I often forget to turn an amp off overnight for no net gain in SQ.  
DAC suggestion for PC
Do not obsess about a chip if you are truly interested in "better" sound. A PC is a limited as a source so that a DAC is only gonna get you so far. You might find that Fidelizer makes a bigger difference than DAC choice.  
Annoying newbie CD/SACD player question
A X800 will output the DSD layer(s) including 5.1. https://a.co/d/7eihtq3    
Long USB cable recommendation
Qobuz has been "working" on "connect" for ~3 years. Hold your breath.  
I'm looking for a software or a website........
Sounds like an AI future.  
Expectation and musical perception
Jim Smith