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Spotify Premium vs Tidal ... opinions?
Philip O’Hanlon Playlists from On Higher Note are highly recommended.  These outstanding playlists were created by Philip from On High Note and are posted on Tidal via a user created playlist.  You can sample the various songs on this link.  Box o... 
Will the Aurender N100h Music Server work with an Ethernet over power-line connector?
After my research plus my conversation today with my dealer (Music Lovers Audio, Berkeley, CA), I have decided to install a switch box and run an Ethernet line to my Mac Book Pro Computer.  This decision eliminates my use of the Ethernet over powe... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
My Aurender N100h and Aurender N10 Music Servers demo is scheduled for Monday, December 28th.   Does anyone have any common on either the Aurender N100h or Aurender N10 Music Servers?   Any comments are appreciated.   
Aurender iOS app
lalitk,  Thanks for the info.  Since am already using the Apple AirPort Extreme, I should be okay.  Unfortunately, I do not have a strong W-Fi connection in my living room and plan to buy the Apple AirPort Express to extend the range.Do you have a... 
Aurender iOS app
I am considering the Aurender N10 and need it to connect to my Ethernet over power connection using the Linksys PowerLine Home Plug AV Kit (PLSK400).   My MAC Book Pro computer works perfectly being connected to my Linksys PowerLine Home Plug AV K... 
Ayre CX-7e CD player (not MP version) does not read DG label CD's (Deutschland Gramophone)
I asked the Tech Person at my dealer and he said the Ayre CX-7e CD player must read the disk perfectly before it starts playing it.   If the disk is damaged, in any way, the Ayre CX-7e will not read it.   When I asked about the $150 CD player play... 
Great amp, crashed and burned after 30 hours... Buyer protection?
I agree with arctikdeth suggestions.  You must immediately call the seller and request a full refund and you should return the unit.   How did you pay for the unit?  Credit card charges allow to file a compliant and get your charges refunded.  I t... 
Any comments on DAC directly to Power amp with no
I connected my new Hypex NCore NC400 Bridged mono block class D power amplifiers to my Bricasti M1 DAC direct (no pre-amp) and my system sounds terrific. The combination of the Bricasti M1 DAC & the Hypex NCore bridged power amplifiers mono bl... 
Anyone love TIDAL lossless streaming like I do?
This is an outstanding list of excellent recordings assembled by Philip from On Higher Note (Luxman, Mola-Mola, Vivid speakers, etc) and Randy Cribb of Audio Advice for Tidal. If you do not have Tidal Streaming, maybe you should consider it. Uncom... 
looking for truly transparent affordable amp s
I suggest you look at one of these three Hypex NCore Class D amplifiers:1) Stereo powered by Hypex SMPS1200A400, 600W @ 2 Ohm, 1-Ohm minimum, $1,490/each, 1200W Hypex power supply for 600Wpc, dimensions 2.8″ x 9.8″ x 12″ (70 x 250 x 308mm), 8.5 lb... 
Sound Quality of Direct TV audio
I had a similar problem with my Sony Blu-Ray player. Please review the Menu>Settings & Settings>Audio>"options" for your Genie unit. Look for something that says PCM output. If this does not work, please call Genie and ask them. 
Sound Quality of Direct TV audio
I use the Toslink digital output, using Wireworld Supernova 7 Glass Toslink cable, from my Wave Broadband TiVo cable box to my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC that connects, using balanced interconnects (XLR), to my Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier. The mu... 
Oppo BDP-95 to Bricasti M1
I found this in the Oppo-95 manual:Coaxial/Optical Output: To set the output format for the coaxial/optical digital audio output for use with Dolby Digital and DTS-compatible receivers. The options are:LPCM – Forces down-mixed 2-channel digital au... 
Oppo BDP-95 to Bricasti M1
You need to confirm that if you use the Oppo-95 digital outputs (HDMI, toslink, or digital coax) that you are "bypassing the internal DAC" of the Oppo player (I do not know!!) In other words, do the Digital Optical and Coaxial Output a digital sig... 
Oppo BDP-95 to Bricasti M1
The Bricasti M1 DAC manual states the Bricasti M1 DAC Input options are: When the M1 first powers on, it will default to the STATUS page display on the front panel. This will show what input is selected and the sample rate. Pressing the INPUT key ...