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Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
I'm still unclear which is the best connection from streamer to DAC. Is it USB, AES, I2S, etc.? I would be interested in your experience with that aspect of digital streaming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1aM1_2lOwk  
Hlep chosing a streamer/server for my DAC
Roon for now but would like that capability in a streamer if I get the itch. Scratch that itch:: Smalll Green Computer to run the ROON core: ~$1000 + endpoint renderer: PS Audio Airlens  for <$2K or  Sonore optical rendu $1K or  Bryst... 
Downsizing from tower to bookshelf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TERfYkz7eo&t=649s  
3 channel amps
Yeah I turn the center on/off depending if I am listening to music or watching a movie on my AV rig.   Just gotten to where I don't watch the tele much anymore.  So may send that gear down the road.   
3 channel amps
Yeah after looking at it makes sense; ain't really gonna work.   
3 channel amps
Ok I have a nice B&W HTM2 Center in my AV rig that is sinfully under utilized. I am toying with the idea of moving that into my 2 channel system with this 3 channel Classe.  What frequency is transmitted to the 3rd channel? In my 2 channel set... 
Speaker choice without need for deep bass
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650153098-quad-l-1-bookshelfmonitor-speakers/images/5344497/   Quad S-2 over there as well.  I had the S5 tower and they image beautifully.  Still regret selling that speaker.   
Streaming Tidal/Qbuzz Vs Internet Radio
my other hobby. tenere  
Second streamer in a Roon system. "Digital for analogue brains"
Cheap easy solution https://tmraudio.com/components/music-servers-streamers/nad-cs1-endpoint-network-streamer/   wiimpro is Roon ready as well I think.  
Streaming Tidal/Qbuzz Vs Internet Radio
https://www.hiresaudio.online/radio-paradise/ 4th paragraph: "In April 2021, they announced that they had teamed up with BluOS and MQA to provide 24-bit 96kHz HiRes on BluOS enabled hardware such as Bluesound, NAD Electronics, DALI loudspeakers ... 
Streaming Tidal/Qbuzz Vs Internet Radio
The man, William Goldsmith, has spent the last 20 years of his life dedicated to making Radio Paradise what it is today.  Check out this interview with him. Later in the vid he talks about his dedication to SQ.     https://www.bigpicturebigsound... 
Bryston BDA-3 / Benchmark DAC3B
I hated the Bryston BDP3 due to Manic Moose.... @bimmerman2 said BDA not BDP.  I think the BDA is well regarded. Thats assuming you a keeping the Node as the streamer.   
Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp)
Although I respect all opinions, I cant believe so many of you are suggesting older direct drive models.... Maybe cause were in the amp-pre topic?   
Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp)
For Posterity https://youtu.be/0qWVWnxVJsU  
Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp)
Don’t let the “heavier is better” marketing get you.   the turntable is a great table.  +1