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$5k-$6K DACs w Roon?
I saw a Bricast M1 SE $4995 Including shipping Price Reduced that was sold. When you are ready, please search Bricasti M1SE for sale and see what appears.  Also please contact some Bricasti retailers to determine if they have any acceptable trade-... 
$5k-$6K DACs w Roon?
@erik_squires, I purchased the Bricasti M21 DAC and it is truly excellent.  I use the laddered DAC option and use an AES/EBU cable from my Aurender N20 Music Server to the DAC.   I am very satisfied with the sound quality of this system and so are... 
Burmester 061 or Aurender N10?
I agree with lalitk above that these are both excellent choices.  He also makes a GREAT point of having both your stored CD albums available plus the advantage of streaming services like Tidal and QoBuz on a music server.   I started with both ser... 
Aurender N20 Music Server Comments and Observations
@a1uc, I also found this in the N20 Manual:"Dedicated Word Clock InputThe N20 offers support for an external word clock which can, in some cases, improve upon the SPDIF audio performance in terms of musical rhythm, pace, timing, and phase coheran... 
Aurender N20 Music Server Comments and Observations
@a1uc, The Aurender N20 manual says the following:"11. 12. USB 3.0 Data Port 1, 2Both ports can be used to copy files from USB memory devices. Either port can also be connected to dCS systems by using the optional USB to RS232 dongle. Connecting t... 
Auralic vs Aurender
@wjt3,  My Aurender N20 is connected to my Bricasti M21 DAC using both the USB connection and the AES/EBU connection.   After many listening, tests, I used the AES/EBU connection all the time (99%).   The Bricasti M21 DAC has several options but I... 
Auralic vs Aurender
As per my above post, I recently upgraded my Aurender N10 Server to the Aurender N20 Music Server.My Aurender N20 Music Server is installed and working great.  The N20 is supplied WITHOUT hard drives installed. This means hard drives are the custo... 
Whats playing on your system today?
QoBuz playlist Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet.   38 songs, 2 hours, 23 minutes.   Outstanding.   
Aurender N20 Music Server Comments and Observations
When using the Aurender Conductor App, please see the 1,325 playlists from QoBuz.   They have many playlist selection options including The Absolute Sound reviewed albums and many others.   Search for Jazz, Audiophile, Hi-Res, etc.  If you like a ... 
Straight out of the box doesn't work.
Very simple.  Please Call Kevin Deal ASAP.   
DAC/w Volume control + Power amp or DAC + Integrated?
@czar2000, As was posted above, I also recommend you use a fixed output DAC feeding an integrated amplifier with its own analog volume control.   I experimented with a DAC using its volume control and the resulting sound quality was poor.  Of cour... 
Aurender N20 Music Server Comments and Observations
@ofer56, The power button on my Aurender N20 Music Server is a blue-white color.  The inside is white and the outside is more blue.   From the distance, it look more white.    
Aurender N10 vs Innous Zenith MK3
I recently upgraded my Aurender N10 Music Server to the Aurender N20 Music Server.  My Aurender N20 Music Server is installed and sounds great.  The N20 is supplied WITHOUT hard drives installed. This means hard drives are the customer’s choice. E... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
@fsmithjack,  I installed the  Bricasti MDx upgrade board in my Bricasti M21 DAC.  My system sounds clearer, smoother, has more air and is more engaging with more musical details.  Your Bricasti M1 DAC is going to sound substantially better when i... 
The Best Audio Retailers in Orange County, CA
1) Scott Walker Audio is "Orange County’s premier home audio and home theater shop. They have 6 dedicated listening rooms packed with some of the worlds finest audio & video components (Address: 1215 N. Tustin Ave. Anaheim, CA 92807)". https:/...