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Xangsane SP-9001AG silver interconnect
It appears the sp-9001ag is not on their website  can you please post a link ?  
Innuos PULSE Mini?
I too prefer no screen. I also typically use dimming tape on the LED’s on my amps, etc as I’m light sensitive and I find visual information distracts from listening. plus I sit 12 feet away from the gear… so what’s the point of a little screen?  
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
@toro3 yes that’s what I’m saying. I think there were a few here who have said they have such an arrangement and I’m trying to figure out why. Perhaps I was reading that wrong though.  I don’t have a need for a nucleus so will likely use a scena... 
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
Just read through this whole thread again. Such a vault of great information! I’m still gathering information on what route (no pun intended) I’m going to take on optimizing my network before my streamer. I’m planning to upgrade my streamer soon... 
IFi Zen Stream with Qobuz
Trying out JPlay now. So far it’s seems to be a pretty slick app. Search is definitely better than M-connect. Not sure about sound quality yet. The user experience, however, is very nice. Search yields lots of options which you can filter and fu... 
IFi Zen Stream with Qobuz
Following up on other options to stream Qobuz on my Ifi Zen Stream besides using M-connect.  I have the M-Connect Player app and, while I've gotten pretty used to it, the user experience is just sub par.  It seems that Ifi x Qobuz are getting clo... 
Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System
Can someone recommend a U.S. dealer for Network Acoustics?….or does the Eno need to be purchased from the U.K. ? thanks   
USB yet again
Thanks for all the great suggestions  happy new year!  
USB yet again
@lalitk  Thank you, and sorry …I was thinking of the N150 not the N100. I believe that’s more in line with the new Pulse from Innuos. It and the Pulse are both USB only and apparently that output is touted by both companies to be excellent ..an... 
USB yet again
Thanks all, Yes the Ares has USB, sorry I was having a lapse of memory. I am currently using an Ifi Zen Stream w/ LHY linear 12V supply > Curious USB cable > Denafrips Iris DDC > Lifatec glass fiber optic cable > Denafrips Ares ii (o... 
USB yet again
Thanks to all on this and various other threads who have been so helpful and illuminating in my search for information to level-up my streaming situation. I’m definitely pretty budget constrained but am looking at either the Aurender N100 or Innu... 
Innuos PULSE Mini?
@charles1dad  agreed , in particular I’d be curious to compare the new Pulse (not the mini) with the new-ish Aurender N150 streaming-only unit. seems that those two share a similar feature set , although the Aurender uses a monochromatic screen ... 
Innuos PULSE Mini?
The cable is from Ghent audio  https://www.ghentaudio.com/part/dc01.html I only purchased it because I wanted a longer DC cable since I like to keep my LHY 12V supply on the floor behind the cabinet my stereo is on.  I ended up with a 5 foot cab... 
Innuos PULSE Mini?
I’m planning to trade my ifi zen stream to the pulse mini when it’s more available.  currently using the zen stream with a 12V linear supply from LHY, a better 2.1mm DC power cable and a curious USB cable into my Denafrips Iris and it’s pretty gre... 
DACs that do well without a preamp
What about a Mytek Liberty dac ii? I haven’t heard it but have been curious. Does anyone have experience with that volume control? JS