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Streamer upgrade
" It’s my intention that this be an end-game system, so I’m looking for a streamer that’s appropriate to its level rather than something that’s going to lead me down the path of perpetually upgrading other components"So one box ? streamer/dac/mana... 
Streamer upgrade
+1 on the Qobuz. I been through Spotify,Deezer ...Settled in a qobuz now and been here for over a year. Been through Sonos as well. Here is what I would explore along with all the other "Myriad" options. Small Green Computer hosting a Roon Server ... 
Streaming - Total fail (rant)
I used to run airplay and it drove from fkn nuts.  Have not used it in years and my life is better for it.  Had a friend who had some problems and I told him to can the airplay and he did and he thanked me.  Sonos is a good suggestion for simple s... 
Good entry level transport?
What abouts this little guy for <$500https://www.lifewire.com/teac-pd-301-review-4707625 
CD player suggestions under $700
Cambridge Audio AXC35The Music Room has a Rotel with a Wolfson if you can move up to ~$600 
Recommendations on Integrated Tube Amp around $5k
Maybe put an ear on the Bryston  B135 Cubed before going tubes? 
Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Adaptor As Your Source
I was wondering about this myself. I can use my iPAD as a ROON endpoint and use a lighting plug with a USB end. Plug that into my DAC and it sounds purdy damn good streaming 24/96Khz from Qobuz, Play Youtube video and concerts or stream high rez r... 
Carver M 1.5t
Yeah had an old PS Audio P200 running the garage system.  Great amp but it buzzed loudly and finally died.  Totally reluctant to dump $ on old gear when there is so much new stuff.   
Tube/Hybrid Tube Preamps Below $2000
I run an RP-1 and the S300 combo. I upgraded the RP with some Mullards and like the combination very well, RP-1 is solid sub $2K Pre. I also have a Rega P6 source with a MC cartridge. Manual for the RP-1 was a little confusing to me (electro dulla... 
Connecting a streamer via an Ethernet cable
+ on the Mesh suggestions. I been dealing with this for years as modem on one end of tri level and my main unit on the other with many drywall between. First just a modem/router, then dedicated router then extender finally to Mesh. The first mesh ... 
Sub-$1250 DAC w/ built-in Headphone Amp
The Wadia Di322 is out there in the wild if your patient. Its a good DAC and has headphone capability;  2 coax, 2 optical, 1 USB inputs plus XLR. Does DSD. ESS Saber 9016S implementation. Very similar to the Mcintosh D100 I believe. Might find o... 
Radio Paradise to Stream MQA to Blue OS
I buy their T-shirts and hoodies. 
Radio Paradise to Stream MQA to Blue OS
Ain’t ruffling my feathers. I am perfectly satisfied with FLAC format and the resolutions they provide and have no plans to jump on the MQA wagon. although I would like a SACD player :). I am a huge fan of RP as well and will continue supporting t... 
How much difference in Sound quality can be expected from different streamers?
FWIW...I A/B'd a Sonos Connect and a Wyred4Sound modified Sonos Connect and could tell the difference. Oh well.....  
Looking Party speaker
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