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Itching to upgrade preamp...
RP-7 comes in ~$5Khttps://www.stereophile.com/content/rogue-audio-rp-7-line-preamplifier 
Big source improvement using CD player
"Sorry, but that thing just uses a cheap $20 slot load media disk spinner, like this. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TS-632A-GATEWAY-M-SERIES-SLOT-LOAD-DVD-RAM-DVDRW-DRIVE-TS-632A-GRADE-A-/264547058626?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10 Try going back ... 
Best DAC for around $2,500 or less
This post is purely for future readers. Although not the best DAC for under $2500 the Wadi di322 ,if you can find one, can be a good deal. The group that controls the brand , as well as Mcintosh, has shelved the brand for now and maybe forever. He... 
Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
I been running a tube pre (mullards) and a class D PS audio amp for years.  Has a great sweet spot at moderate levels but the punch can be fatiguing at higher levels.  Been considering trying a class A/B power. Love how cool the Class D runs. 
Furman Elite-20 PFi Versus Reference SPR-20i
Give Furman a call.  They publish a contact phone number on there site. 
Big source improvement using CD player
Hey @puffbojie ,Other than Spotify you never mentioned what the streaming config was?  setup can make a significant impact.  Streamer, DAC, Network config, interconnects etc.Like a said before I have been streaming for years and been making littl... 
Big source improvement using CD player
@geoffkait an image search on "troll' produced it. 
Big source improvement using CD player
@roberttdid,Yeah the BOT is a very simple device, not a single button on it. It buffers the read into memory, then error correction is done before sending it on to the BDP, as I understand it. I don’t know that much about Bryston but their support... 
Big source improvement using CD player
This is a mosh pit, i jump in. I been traveling this road for a time. I started streaming years ago with one of the first Sonos zone players & Napster. Quickly switched over to Deezer streaming at 16/48 as they had an exclusive contract with S... 
Anyone been able to compare the SQ of Roon Nucleus vs. MacBook Air?
@drubin I just compared the Mac mini core vs SGC ST on a couple songs.  Mini via Wifi and ST plugged into same mesh node as endpoint. Compared Los Lobos One Time One night (qobuz 16/48) and Mile Davis In A Silent Way track (qobuz 24/88).   Pretty ... 
Anyone been able to compare the SQ of Roon Nucleus vs. MacBook Air?
I went @tuberist route.  I just migrated off a 5 year old Mac Mini to an ST i5 and Roon Core.  Nice piece of hardware and super easy setup and config. The endpoint is a Bryston BDP Pi with Manic Moose & MPD.   The jury still out on Roon SQ.  I... 
Another streaming newbie
I started on this journey long ago (tech years). Spotify then Deezer and then a shoot out Twix Tidal and Qobuz. I thought Qobuz edged out Tidal, no MQA for me, High Rez Qobuz (24/96) is enough. Started with Sonos, Then added external DAC, Then mod... 
Looking for best streamer without DAC under $3500
+1 on the BDP-3 .  I got the Pi and like it very much 
Best Preamp round $8000
I don't know anything about the PS Audio's Bascom  King Signature preamplifier.  But they do in home trial.  Might be worth a look.note: I have met Paul McGowan and toured their facility.https://www.stereophile.com/content/ps-audio-bhk-signatur... 
Parasound A21+ or PS Audio S700 monos?
@mgrif104I was considering Parasound when I bought my S300.  Then I talked to a person in the sales industry who was familiar with both and said to go with the S300.  Been pretty happy with it so far.  I matched it up with a Tube pre and a DAC tha...