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Best free Apps for music....
Radio Paradise   Public so if you listen to it fund it  
Competitive class D amp suggestions
How is the PS Audio Gear? I had S300 for several years.  Sounded great.  Ran cool and powerful for a $1.5K amp. Not ever a problem.   Only sold it to try class A/B as I had always ran D.  Might try the mono blocks someday.  https://www.stere... 
Competitive class D amp suggestions
PS Audio is now having a sale on all their class D amps.    Pickup a couple M700 mono blocks for little over $2K.   
How do you make a final decision on a DAC
You might take a look at the PS Audio Direct Stream DAC.   Its FPGA based and they have a purdy good reputation for service.  They used to have a try and buy (satisfaction guarantee) and  I  think they will take existing equipment on trade if your... 
Getting lossless Apple Music to my dac
Should be able to use this I am actually doing it now as I type. QobuzApp->.Lightingportdigitalcameraadapter->USB-A-USB-B-cable-->DAC   https://www.dropbox.com/s/n7t5u4f28f82jt3/IMG_5088%20Medium.jpeg?dl=0 Movie https://www.dr... 
Where/how to start?
Here is a little movie of the Qobuz app on my ipad connected directly to my DAC via the adapter and USB.  you can see the 96K on the DAC display.  https://www.dropbox.com/s/gs5s6q50x5jopy3/IMG_5089.MOV?dl=0    
Where/how to start?
My iPad is about 4 years old and I have iPhone 11. So, I can use either iPad or iPhone to control the music? Then, the connection between iPhone and Node is through WiFi, right? If I use a direct network connection, do I still use iPhone to con... 
Streamer
The Bryston BDP Pi has 4 bidirectional USB ports, A web interface (albeit spartan) but no wifi.  Wifi issue can be solved with a walwart extender or a mesh network setup.   The Pi sounds good but is limited to local file streaming ,Tidal and Qobuz... 
My First DIY Power Cable
Got the cable tested (continuity, short & voltage). Plugged it into AV amp to test. Then moved it to main rig and plugged into my amp. 10PM Sitting there listening and thinking look at me and my new ability and bang the entire house drops off ... 
My First DIY Power Cable
Nevermind, Got the answer, it is directional.  
My First DIY Power Cable
In the assembly stage.  Is the Furutech FP-TCS21 a directional cable?  I see what looks like little arrows on the cable markings.  How much does that really matter?      
Where/how to start?
@ihcho You wouldn't happen to have a late model iPAD would you or iPhone.  
Where/how to start?
Can somebody comment on Node’s DAC? Would it be better than the DAC on Oppo?   Node DAC is a Burr Brown PCM 5242 and the Oppo is a ESS Sabre. It really comes down to the implementation of the DAC chip. You would have to really dig deep to find... 
My First DIY Power Cable
Got a cable , connectors and a little shrink tubing.  Any recommendations on sheathing?  Didnt want to buy a 100 foot role on Amazon.  
Where/how to start?
I am not sure about the Node model number.  Its the basic unit with no disk storage.  I am purdy sure the Node is Wifi capable so you can start with just setting up the node on you existing network.   If that is flakey and you are getting drops th...