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MQA DAC or Not?
Please also see this link:https://audirvana.com/?page_id=1277 
MQA DAC or Not?
You can send them an email via this link:https://audirvana.com/?page_id=1167And please Google them to see if you find a phone number.  
MQA DAC or Not?
I agree with the above. Please call Audirvana and review this problem with them.  It should work and they should be able to help.  You also might need to call Schiit for assistance. It could be a setting or something similar. The future of MQA is... 
Latest Bricasti M1 who's heard?
@davidz,  As you posted above, what does it mean the "Bricasti M12 falls in the category of a "DAC/pre?"  Is there a problem using the Bricasti M12 as a line stage pre-amplifier?    Please explain.  Thanks.  
Suggestions to help you sell your equipment on Audiogon
@exronI do not work for Audiogon. My suggestions above were based on my experiences of selling 5 items in the last 90+ days. I hope that others will benefit from my experiences and suggestions. I agree that pricing, #5 above, is very important. ... 
Latest Bricasti M1 who's heard?
I found the following info on the Bricasti network card option and the Bricasti M5 Network player but have no experience with this technology:1) Network Player Option:"First incorporated for the M12 Dual Mono Source Controller, The Bricasti networ... 
Aurender upgrades Tidal - MQA -Only for A10 and 20 - lesser models not worth their time
@audioman58,As lalitk posts above, all Aurender music servers are capable of MQA file playback and displaying MQA content. Currently, Aurender music servers (including the A10) will send the necessary bit-perfect information to MQA certified DAC h... 
Oldest gear still for sale is . . .
My first amplifier was the Dynaco ST70 Stereo Tube Amplifier with Cage.  I am guessing its age around 1955 but I really do not remember.    
Aurender N100H or Auralic Aries?
@dlcockrum and @lalitkThe use of the James Romeyn "Pure Grid Power!” AC Mains W/Rhodium Plated Contacts provides greatly improved sound quality and details in my audio system. I purchased them as the right power cord to ensure the needed electric... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
Please see the answer below from Aurender Customer Suppor RE: Aurender MQA handling explained:"MQA decoding is hardware dependent on the DAC being used and so while the file is encoded in MQA, it is in a standard PCM "wrapper" or container file. T... 
Aurender N100H or Auralic Aries?
Please see the answer below from Aurender Customer Support:"MQA decoding is hardware dependent on the DAC being used and so while the file is encoded in MQA, it is in a standard PCM "wrapper" or container file. The file can be either 16 bit or 24 ... 
Aurender N100H or Auralic Aries?
dlcockrum, lalitk's  Audiogon above post states he "streams Aurender Tidal MQA masters at 24/96" and my Ayre Codex DAC displays 24/48.  My Tidal settings are correct (I think but will verify this later today) so I emailed Aurender customer support... 
Aurender N100H or Auralic Aries?
dlcockrum, As you requested, I use the James Romeyn Pure Grid Power!” AC Mains W/Rhodium Plated Contacts on all my audio equipment including the Aurender.  Please call James at (435) 213-3953 if you are interested.   He custom builds these power c... 
Aurender N100H or Auralic Aries?
I own the Aurender N10 Music Server and and like it very much.  The best thing about both the Aurender N100H and the Aurender N10 is the Aurender iPad application.The ability to switch back and forth between Tidal music streaming and my stored alb... 
I need a new DAC! Advice/Recommendations?
There are two Ayre Codex DAC's for sale on Audiogon today, July 11th.  I suggest you check them out.