jazzman7
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| Informative books about Audio The Complete Guide to High-End Audio - Fifth Edition by Robert Harley. | |
| Can we talk streamers based on UI rather then SQ? flavo,I still don't think switching to a different streamer or brand of streamer is going to solve the problem of your streamer "dropping your files". I just checked my Node 2i User Manual which I have saved as a PDF on my PC. I did a find on a... | |
| Can we talk streamers based on UI rather then SQ? flavo,I use the Melco HD app only with my Melco N1A music server which also functions as my systems NAS. Roon I use with my Roon Nucleus as well as my Bluesound kit. I also use BluOS with my Bluesound players. I’m still guessing that you are exper... | |
| Can we talk streamers based on UI rather then SQ? flavo,I’ve been using BluOS since 2014, use the Melco HD app, as well as being a Roon user. What you are experiencing if I could hazard a guess sounds more like a network issue. Where do your local files reside? Has your network path been corrupte... | |
| Another streaming newbie Both the Yggy and the Allo are well reviewed pieces with strong followings and reputation for good value for the money quotients. I have no hands on experience with either. My question is what do you intend to do for the OS for the Allo .... Vol... | |
| Another Streamer Recommendation Question Hello jaytor!In my main rig I’m currently using Roon Nucleus as my principal source, connected by USB to a Chord Qutest. I’m using a Curious USB Cable which goes for $350. I’ve been running with this configuration since November. I just upgraded t... | |
| External DAC connection for Bluesound Node 2i (after "Another streaming newbie" thread) Have had Node 2i hooked up to both Bryston BDA-1 and to a Chord Qutest by both Toslink and Coax cables. Toslink cable was an Audioquest Vodka. Coax digital cables employed have been Tributaries 75 Ohm Delta Digital and a Transparent 75 Ohm d... | |
| Another streaming newbie Concerning Tidal, Qobuz, MQA, Bluesound and using Bluesound gear with external DACs.Some history:Been both a Tidal subscriber and Bluesound user since 2014.Have been a Qobuz subscriber since November.Have 4 pieces of Bluesound kit in the house, in... | |
| Another streaming newbie Bluesound Node is a great place to start. It has a solid interface and supports a whole host of streaming services as well as internet radio. Get started there, and then if you want to take it further, take it up a notch with an outboard DAC. If y... | |
| Need some technical help/suggestions Another alternative. Just read about this today. This piece of gear would sit between a SACD player with an HDMI out and your suitable DSD DAC of choice.The GearFab Audio D.BOB Digital Breakout Box - $999This piece of gear extracts DSD64 from a... | |
| Connecting Bluesound Node 2i Questions Hello Mark.Don't think you can go wrong with a Bluesound Node 2i. I currently have 4 pieces of Bluesound kit in the house, including a Node 2i. I've been using them since 2014 beginning with the original Node N100.With respect to your need for o... | |
| What would you Buy? Adding to ELAC Navis & DSpeaker (1) Up to $1250 - Bluesound Node 2i and call it a day(2) Up to $2250 - Bluesound Node 2i + Chord Qutest + Digital Cable(3) Up to $3500 - Roon Nucleus + Chord Qutest + Curious USB Cable | |
| USB cable: One Continuous length for Best SQ? All things being equal, for digital audio purposes, you should keep your USB cable lengths as short as possible. In my opinion, long USB cable runs are not advisable. Signal degradation could prove to be a real issue. | |
| Need some technical help/suggestions An alternative is to rip the DSD file from the SACD, and then play the DSD rip using a DSD capable DAC. You can either pay a service to do this for you, around $5 a rip, with a $50 minimum; or with the right hardware (certain Oppo, Sony, and Pion... | |
| Need some technical help/suggestions I believe the PS Audio Memory Player had that capability, but unfortunately PS Audio is not currently producing this product. |