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Used DACs in the 10k range
There is a Chord Electronics Ltd. The DAVE Reference DAC for sale on Audiogon for $8,499.  This DAC has received great reviews.   
Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD
I agree with tuberist above that a high quality router is required for Tidal and Qobuz streaming.   I use the Luxul WIRELESS ROUTER KIT – EPIC 3 AC3100 WIRELESS ROUTER & CONTROLLER W/ DOMOTZ, ROUTER LIMITS AND XAP-1510 AC1900 ACCESS POINT."Thi... 
Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD
As I stated above, my Tidal signal was sometimes dropping and my ISP Technician said this was caused because the cable signal was slightly out of its required range.  This signal variance causes signal dropouts and I suggest you ask your ISP (Inte... 
Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD
Streaming from Tidal and Qobuz should should sound excellent.  Previously my Tidal Streaming service sometimes stopped playing for a few seconds and then started again.  In addition, sometimes, my Internet connection completed stopped working whil... 
Non-Oversampling (NOS) vs,
Thanks for these comments.  So, it seems, maybe, NOS is the better way to go.   What NOS based DAC’s should I look at?  Are there any USA made NOS DAC’s?    Thanks.  
DAC Suggestions for Aurender N100C
I recommend you audition the Ayre Codex DAC.  Its list price is $1,995.  AND, there are 2 listed for sale on Audiogon.  One Ayre Codex DAC is listed at $1,150 (8/10) and the other is $1,364 (9/10).  The Codex DAC supports USB and Toslink outputs o... 
Integrated amplifier search
As you requested above, the Ayre EX-8 amp Dimensions are:17.25″ W x 13.00″ D x 3.75″ HWeight24 pounds (11 kg) 
Integrated amplifier search
Any interest in the Ayre EX-8 integrated amp?   The amp is fully balanced, has a DAC and might be something to consider.  It also includes a streamer that might be useful. See below from their web site:“The EX-8 integrated amplifier provides a tot... 
Axpona 2019
Unfortunately, I cannot attend Axpona and am asking if Anyone has visited the Ayre Acoustics booth #8331?   Any comments and listening experience on their EX-8 integrated amp would be appreciated?  Thanks.   
How many audiophiles do you need to change a lightbulb?
Sorry but we cannot change the lightbulb we received as requested above by the OP. The mfg just notified us its been upgraded to Bulb version 2a and the upgraded bulb 2a is being shipped to us overnight with a signature required (sorry). The bulb ... 
How many audiophiles do you need to change a lightbulb?
Does the changing of the light bulb require any special audio equipment or cables?If yes, what do you recommend I buy?  
Pop-up spam is making this site unusable.
arftech,  Please email your popup spam issues to Audiogon Customer Support at:support@audiogon.com. It is very important that they know others are also having this issue    Thanks   
Pop-up spam is making this site unusable.
I was reading a post in the Audiogon digital forum and received a popup spam message again. I was okay for a while but these popup spams started again the last few days.  I emailed Audiogon Customer Support of this issue.   Someone mentioned these... 
Site is hacked
I was reading a post in the Audiogon digital forum and received a popup spam message again. I was okay for a while but these popup spams started again the last few days. Someone mentioned these popups are web pages but I do not not know.  Please n... 
Site is hacked
erik_squiresPlease Google spam related popups on Android.  You will see several posts for handling this.  Please also report your spam popup issues to support@audiogon.com. Thanks.