hgeifman

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Best Audio Show
Yes, AXPONA should also be on your list.  Of course, I am going to suggest you go to all three events.  However, if not possible, go to the one nearest to where you live. I believe the RMAF is probably the best.   
Best Audio Show
The Los Angeles Audio Show is recommended.  Please see:https://www.laaudioshow.comRMAF is probably the best.   
McIntosh MC402
Please see these 2 web sites for used Mcintosh pricing:http://www.audioclassics.com/detail?detail=MC402&nav=cathttp://www.mcintoshaudio.com/i owned the MA6900 Integrated amplifierand did not like it.  For me, the music was dark, closed in not ... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
Correction to the above link:https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/Fun-With-Digital-Audio-–-Bit-Perfect-Audibility...If the above link does not work, please go to computeraudiophiile and look for it.  I am having trouble pasting the... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
@willemj, I cannot answer your bit perfect question above and am hoping the links below provide you the required info. https://www.stereophile.com/content/bit-perfect-does-it-matter-1https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/Fun-With-Di... 
Usability Issues with Tidal
@wakethetown, The Ayre Codex DA is excellent and, yes, I own one.https://www.ayre.com/codex.htm 
Usability Issues with Tidal
@wakethetown, I am not familiar with the Cambridge Audio CXN DAC.   I suggest you go to the digital forum of Audiogon and search for DAC's.  Schitt makes several lDAC's at various prices points.  See:http://www.schiit.com/homeYou need to determine... 
Usability Issues with Tidal
@wakethetown, Based on my experience, steaming Tidal requires an Ethernet connection (hard wired) since Wi-Fi is not good enough.   If running an Ethernet cable is not possible, it is my understanding your signal will have problems meaning that Ti... 
Usability Issues with Tidal
@wakethetown, I am streaming Tidal using an Aurender N10 Music Server and their Conductor App running on my iPad is very easy to use.  My sound quality is excellent.   The MQA Coded albums are available in the Master Tab.I am surprised your CD’s a... 
Usability Issues with Tidal
My Tidal streaming service is working fine and it is highly recommended. Yes, I did have connectivity problems but they were caused by my Linksys router. This router was dropping packets and a repair was not available. I replaced it with an App... 
Aurender N100h vs. SOtM sms-200 Ultra
In 2016, I decided to replace my MAC Book Pro Computer and purchase a single music server that does everything in one box.   After months of research, I selected the Aurender N10 Music Server and like it very much.  All my CD’s are stored on the N... 
Tidal adds hi-res audio streams with 'Tidal Masters'
I have a tab on my Aurender Conductor App named "Masters" and all available MQA Coded albums are listed in this section.   Do you have sometime similar on your Node2 or do you have to just look for MQA Coded albums?   If you have to manually searc... 
Tidal adds hi-res audio streams with 'Tidal Masters'
The Absolute Sound Magazine, January 2018, Issue #279, Page 136, reports "there are 5,000 MQA Coded Albums available and their Aurender Conductor App only lists less than 500 of them".My Aurender N10 Server ALSO ONLY lists less than 500 MQA Coded ... 
Tidal adds hi-res audio streams with 'Tidal Masters'
@shadorne, Whoops, this was my error and you are correct.  I saw the words “January 5th” and thought it was today and did not see the year.  I apologize for my error.  I thought that Tidal has added an additional 30,000 songs more than what is alr... 
Tidal adds hi-res audio streams with 'Tidal Masters'
As per the Tidal web site:To use Master, you need to have a TIDAL HiFi account. The Master audio playback quality is ONLY available in the TIDAL desktop application.