jbuhl

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What exactly is ROON?
Few months back on another thread I posed the question about some unique features that ROON had that I had not seen on other products such as Audirvana, native Qobuz app and streamer software I have used.  I basically ask what other products out t... 
Best $10-15K bookshelf speaker?
  Sonus Faber Electa Amator III might be worth a look https://www.sonusfaber.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.assets-sonusfaber.com%2Ff%2F259299%2F2560x2450%2F0f10a10bb5%2Fsplitbanner-dm-electa.jpg%2Fm%2F1280x1280&w=1920&q=85  
New Rogue RP-7 Preamp
Try some Mullards in the RP7 to warm things up even more.  
BS Nano as Roon endpoint
@mattsca  Would be interested to know how ROON compares to Tidal Connect capability of the NANO  
Streamer, no DAC please?
Funny, its always the same. OP gets ask to state budget and does.  And people keep recommending solutions for thousands of dollars more.  We just love to spend other peoples money.   
Streamer, no DAC please?
If you'r patient you can find Bryston BDP-3 for ~$1.5K.  There is a Bryston BDP Pi on here for $800.  Interface is spartan and they both are out of production but SQ is top notch.   
Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under?
+1 on RP1  
Looking at Phono Preamps
https://novohighend.com/bryston-bp-2-mm-mc-phono-preamp-with-the-ps-3-power-supp  
Need a Streamer
If you end up  with a new one be sure and compare head to head and give us your thoughts before you unload the loser.    
Bryston Bdp-3 Issue?
@hiend2  I would probably try firing up a trial of Qobuz and see how that compares to Tidal.   
Power supply for ethernet switch?
I run a SGC power supply on my router. I think it results in less outages but cant speaks for SQ as I have not done thorough testing  
Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)
If you go with something like the Bluesound then you could do a trial with a ROON core on a PC device for 0 spend.  Always fun to play around with.  If you fall in love with the interface , as many do , then you got the cash to dial in a proper hi... 
Help streaming Qobuz through Macbook Pro
yeah what doglip say. Just run the Qobuz app on the laptop and ditch the phone.   
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
I must agree with one poster on that vid. Those speakers remind me of a 50 year old trash can or maybe modern day DaleK.  Prefer the more classic designs , think Dynaudio Contour series ...  
Dac with build-up streamer
Bryston BDA 3.14 comes in at about $4.1k