jl35

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A moderate priced dac
get a new Denafrips Ares ll 
connecting Bluesound node 2i streamer to old system
no offense meant, I feel the same about my Sonos, tweaks or wifi/ethernet don't have a great effect on it's sound, so I do wifi because it's easier...I believe theoretically a direct connection works best but can add other problems and costs that ... 
connecting Bluesound node 2i streamer to old system
And using Ethernet can add its own set of problems  
connecting Bluesound node 2i streamer to old system
do what's most convenient, it's not quite good enough to worry about... 
AudioQuest Niagara 1000 and Bose Lifestyle?
not worth it, and it should have some value on ebay 
Denafrips Ares Price Jump
Great news on the price  
Denafrips Ares Price Jump
Thanks. How is it different than version 1 ? I notice the case in the ad doesn’t say v2 
MQA?
aside from various MQA controversies, some like the sound and some do not.  I would think you could get the card with return privileges. You will not get any agreement here as to whether it's any good, and thats irrelevant anyway... 
Update or Toss Technics SB-G300 Speakers from 1981? (link to photos)
The good news is that there are currently lots of ways to get good sound for relatively little money.  Whichever way works best for you. My garage comment wasn’t a joke. Been using old Advents and an old Onkyo receiver in there for years.  Summer ... 
Update or Toss Technics SB-G300 Speakers from 1981? (link to photos)
Use speakers in garage. Look at some Elac Debut for starters  
Interconnect recomendations, ~$500 new or used, RCA...
Cerious  
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
I have always found a DAC to need break-in even if purchased used    
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
I bought the CXC new and the Schiit used. I felt they sounded good right away but improved after 100 hours or so. Not a different sound, more like same but better. 
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
I use the CXC with a Schiit Bifrost MultiBit and think it sounds great 
Is there any Streamer/DAC/Preamp good enough to replace a dedicated standalone preamp?
an EVS modified Sonica sounds great...