jbuhl

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Sound quality of Roon
First started out with a Roon Core running on an iMAC and using a Bryston BDP as endpoint then into my DAC. Bryston Manic Moose uses MPD and it sounded better than Roon when I took Roon out of the system. Then I moved the Core to a SGC ST and hard... 
Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2
https://www.modwright.com/products/ls-100-tube-preamp.php  
New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming?
Bryston BDP pi on here.  I have one and they make a great Roon endpoint.   
Need recommendations for a streamer
I used Bryston BDP-3 checks all those boxes I think.  I also agree with previous post that a mesh network with a hardwired node at you rig has worked well for me.      
New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming?
If you're doing Roon just get a Sonore Ultra Rendu and go USB to the DAC  
Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2
If you like the Levinson gear there is a 526 over on TMR just under your max budget.   Levinson-Pre  
Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2
I have never owned Octave gear but I did hear their stuff at RMAF.  You might add their pre to your considerations.   Octave Pre  
iOS wired thru decent DAC vs BS Node 2i alone
I have not tested against a BS node.   But I have tested an iPAD streaming from the Qobuz app hard wired to my DAC via USB.  I was surprised how good it sounded streaming 24/96.  Maybe a little bit flatter sound stage than my streamer but still pu... 
Subwoofer with Floorstanding Speakers?
I just put in a REL T/9 in with my floor standing speakers. As soon as I can find another matching unit used im going to make it 2. Be hard to live without it now. I am with a @knotscott: I keep the sub volume and crossover low. I loaned a frien... 
Should I upgrade from a Mac Mini to a dedicated server or should I upgrade my dac?
Moving the ROON core from my Mac Mini to an SGC ST was the right move for me. Already had a Pi based streamer and a descent DAC.  
Tube Integrated Under 1,500
Rogue Sphinx V3 at $1800. Had it for two years now, lovely integrated that is extremely musical and not fussy. I will look at Rogue again if I ever decide to get another pre/amp.   There is a Sphinx V2 over on usaudiomart for $850. You could u... 
From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion
@testrun getting a SGC i5 might be my next small step. Could add it to my network rack and move Roon off my Mac mini.    One of the best moves I made was getting my ROONS core off a MAC mini and onto a SGC ST.  It might be a small step but its... 
Class D Integrated Amplifier Recommendations.
https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/ps-audio-stellar-strata-integrated-amplifier/    
From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion
I will use it strictly as a Roon endpoint   Might consider the Bryston BDP 3.14.  Especially if your using Roon.    I just have there dac-less BDP-pi and it makes a great Roon endpoint.   REview of the DAC which is basically whats in the BD... 
Lumin U1 or Bryston Bdp2
Bryston has a terrible interface. The interface is a significant part of the experience.   The MM interface certainly is spartan  🐗 and is due for a facelift. I just have the poor mans version (BDP Pi) but this little unit sounds great and it ...