jbuhl

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Mesh network versus a simple Wi-Fi extender
Me and my neighbor both have ~2500 square feet homes.  We both tried extenders.  He was not  having problems with audio but his PCs dropping off.  I was having audio drop outs.   Both our experiences with extenders sucked.  He went to a mesh netwo... 
Is it worth upgrading a CD player?
I forgot to mention my cd collection is ripped to an external drive and then either streamed through the house via Sonos or played directly to the DAC via a USB cable from a Mac. I still manage the music library using iTunes. If you have the ca... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
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Streamer Recommendation.
i would add though, in my music room i am using a mesh router satellite to deliver a ’virtual’ ethernet feed into my roon core/streamer, and it works very well -- one day i may bite the bullet, drill through and run an actual hardwire ethernet, b... 
Subwoofer suggestions for budget system?
   
Where to buy Rega amp
listenup is a Rega Dealer and if you go to there site they usually got a chat window sales rep available.  They got open box sales to     
Streamer Recommendation.
OP has made no mention of wanting to rip and store but getting all kind of recommendations for it.  🙄.   +1 on the SGC and Rendu if Roon is something of interest.   
Streamer Recommendation.
If you like music discovery you should really give ROON ecosystem a look, especially with a $7K budget. If you just like firing up an album and listening (Ron Popeil ,set it and forget it) then go with a one box solution.  
Streamer Recommendation.
Yeah do the the mesh network thing and have a node right at your rig to plug into.  I would also consider  Bryston BDP and the fairly new Moon Neo Mind 2.    With that kind of budget you could also explore a ROON configuration.       
Looking for subwoofer recommendations
White REL T5x over on usaudiomart for a few bucks less than retail.   
DACs that do well without a preamp
I have a Wadia 321 with the ESS Sabre volume implementation.  It sounds very analytical vs running it through my Rogue with Mullard valves.   But I am a fan of hybrid setups (Tubes & SS).    The Wadia 321 is a good DAC and can be had for aro... 
Can someone help me pick out my first speakers?
pair of Polk Audio Signature Elite ES20 over on usaudiomart for ~$300  
BOOKSHELF SPEAKER RECOMMENDATION
Quad Z-1 & 2 might work. Focal makes a nice book shelf as well.  Add small sub to cover the low end  
Amps replacement
I had the PSA S300 for several years.  Ran cool and trouble free the entire time I owned it. Had a really nice sweet sport at lower volume levels with my gear.  My room needs a little treatment :/  
Amps replacement
Recent review for the Bryston 3B.