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How to make the Focal Kanta No. 2 speakers sing?
Do you remember if the 936s sounded better after time?  I think my 926s did  
PS audio or Moon
Budget Solution:  Rogue Audio Pre can be had for ~$1.2K , used Moon Mind2 streamer $2.4K, new Schiit Modius DAC ~ $300 new Less than $4K your in with respected components Negative: 3 boxes Positive: You can upgrade each as disposable income ... 
PS audio or Moon
The interesting thing about the 390: its ROON endpoint capability.  You could do a ROON trial on a PC.  If you like Roon then build up a Small Green Computer Sonic Transport i5 to run the core and have a setup that could be better than a BS Node, ... 
W4S DAC
Regular se over on usaudio for $1.4k  
DAC's from the past, are any of them really worth much today?
I have a Wadia 321. They can be had for around $1k. Im sure there are better sounding units available but im content with my 321.     
W4S DAC
I have an old W4S moded Sonos Zone player. Been in my 2nd system for years As a Roon endpoint  I think W4S do good work.   
Why Streaming Service Sounds ‘Flat’ vs Tune In /Local FM /Radio Paradise
might be the streaming interface implementstion on te BS Node for Tidal and Qobuz? does he Esoteric verify the bit rate ?  
Why Streaming Service Sounds ‘Flat’ vs Tune In /Local FM /Radio Paradise
Radio Paradise Sq always surprises me  
any current integrated amps in market have great dacs?
Some of the Moon integrated amps come with a DAC and are similar price point. PS Audio Stellar Integrated if you can do class D Peachtree also has integrated class D Krell 300i can be had used for around $5k (might be a little more with a DAC) ... 
Help settle a streaming argument!
Streamers make a difference in SQ in my experience  
upgrade path from my current speakers? (Dynaudio Special Forty)
I agree with the sub suggestion.  Lots of used subs on the market.  Do 2 as they are easier to integrate.   
New Speaker advice
I have the Aria 926 and I have compared them head to head in my listening room with Sonus Faber Sonetto III, Quad S series and Now going head to head with Quad Z-4. Finally I think i might like the Z-4s a little better but I still love the "Big Op... 
Streamer with decent app
The Dynaudio Focus XD series powered speakers will appear on your network. You could use your phone and the Tidal/Spotify native apps and take advantage of the high resolutions streams available on Tidal. No boxes at all in your bedroom. Just spea... 
Streamer with decent app
Thoughts on the bluesound powernode? If you like the Sonos interface you can find Sonos Connects for cheap on the used market. Then for $500 have Wyred 4 Sound modify it, they replace the S/PDIF output stage and clock. I have been using one as ... 
Streamer with decent app
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