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Improvement of MacBook Air for Streaming Tidal
Would an Aurender N100 C or H satisfy my initial foray into streaming devices?  
Improvement of MacBook Air for Streaming Tidal
To all who have contributed and commented thus far-Yes, in hindsight I should have taken the time to read and review the many threads that address this very inquiry. I suppose I was trying to save myself from all the negativity and gear bashing th... 
Improvement of MacBook Air for Streaming Tidal
Jim,   I appreciate the advice and am looking into it. Ridiculous question #2- Where does the streamer fit into my current configuration? Is Tidal still controlled by my MacBook? I ask because I look at these streamers and see no screen or platf... 
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
Aric Audio...call him! He will happily speak with you and create a bespoke preamp that checks all your boxes.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Junior Wells’ Chicago Blues Band-Hoodoo Man Blues  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
avanti1960, exactly the opposite, I have long found to be the case.  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
Search out Aric Audio for gear and accolades on forum threads...you will be rewarded with your efforts. Better yet, call him!  
MCINTOSH MC601 VERSUS PASS LABS X350.8
Zorro-   I have had the following McIntosh SS amps, MC150 MC300 MC501 (monos) MC601 (like yours) I was a Mac guy for years until I bought the Pass XA60.8, then the XA 100.8, and then the XA 160.8. Once I heard what Pass did better than Mac ... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
You are not sounding harsh, and your English is far better than many of the native English speakers that haunt this forum. I am merely suggesting that the Threshold is a fine solid state amp amp that might be a better candidate for a moderately pr... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
The OP appears dead set on a Pass Labs preamp, despite many suggesting otherwise for a multitude of reasons. Allow him to learn first hand as we have all have(unfortunately) done in our individual pursuit of audio nirvana. 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
I went from Pass Labs preamps to Aric Audio's original Motherlode preamp and could not be happier! Work with Aric at Aric Audio, he will build you a beautiful sounding and looking preamp to pair with the Threshold amp. I have a Coda Model 16 amp a... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
Pass amps are fantastic! His preamps, in my opinion (and I have owned two) are anemic and not very musical. 
In house for review: AricAudio's Super 300B SET amplifier & Western Electric 300B tubes
Customer service and attention at its finest...good on you, Aric! 
Coda Class A Amplifiers
Purely aesthetics, and personal preference. I went with the silver face and no meters.  
Coda Class A Amplifiers
I have had both the Pass Labs XA60.8's, as well as the XA160.8's in my set up. I now have the Coda Model 16 in the rack and I would not consider going back to either of the previously mentioned Pass amps. It is THAT good!