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Help with setting up Dac to preamp.
@daoki,Just check their website occasionally to see if they have upgrades to the product you own. Then just click on the link to get things set up.Bob 
Looking for Speaker Cable Match
Audioquest would be my choice.B 
Streamer/DAC combo or stand alone DAC with Node2?
I use an Ayre Codex for my Nodes.They are redily available used and offer a significant upgrade to the Dac inside the Node.Bob 
Streaming services.
I concur with loomis, Spotify has a better catalog and is easily accessible-more than Tidal.Unfortunately, I have been having problems with Spotify running through my Bluesound Node (skipping).Bob  
This Schitt is totally refreshing in the world of high end audio!
Yes, those guys really have their Schiit together.I started with a Bifrost Multibit and kept moving upward. Each jump was for the positive.I have a Gungnir that needs to be updated and think it will give my Ayre Codex a run for the money.Bob 
Preferred Contact Cleaner and Contact Enhancer for Audio?
De-oxit is my choice.B 
New power cord needed for speaker with powered subwoofer?
RV, you should let them settle in. These things need breaking in.You'll be surprised at how much they can change.Bob 
Help with setting up Dac to preamp.
Seeing that the DAP5500 was made in the early '90's, I have no doubt that any of the DAC's I have mentioned will be a great leap from what you currently have now.B 
Help with setting up Dac to preamp.
For economy, I would go with Schiit products. The Bifrost Multibit would be at the low end, the Gungnir/Yggy would be at the top end.An Ayre Codex, which I use, would be another route. A Gungnir multibit would be close to a Codex.Both Ayre and Sch... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I really need to brush up on my soldering skills and start doing some of this myself.B 
Help with setting up Dac to preamp.
A quick Google shows the DAP has a DAC Out, so you should be okay with using a separate, and hopefully higher rez DAC.The separate DAC would use the information provided from the source, so if you are streaming a high rez signal, it should pass it... 
Ohm Walsh 4s worth looking into ???
When in doubt, contact the manufacturer. Ohm has good customer service. They contacted me quickly and gave solid advice.Bob 
Classical Music for Aficionados
@jim204,Though I have never been a big Liszt fan, I have to agree with your assessment of the Liszt transcription of the Beethoven symphonies.They are quite amazing.I only knew of the 4 hand transcriptions- which I discovered in an Italian movie t... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I just found your response to my post. So that is Currentzis.I never heard of him until now.B 
AQ Storm Series vs the Rest
I have no experience with Pangea. I do own the AQ Thunder, which was recommended to me by John Rutan at Audioconnection. He even offered to take them back if I didn't hear a difference.Well, the AQ Thunder's did make a difference for the better. T...