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lalitk

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Upgrade in streamer changed my mind on the Tidal vs Qobuz option
+1, @jjss49 Qobuz offers better sound quality than Tidal and easy to hear the difference on a high quality streamer.  
Streaming Sound Quality - Want the very best sound quality? Network Acoustics ENO...
@milpai You would need another USB cable to complete the loop with Intona. The device has host-side USB-B; device-side USB-A connectors. Or better yet, you could try iPurifier 3 risk free from Amazon. https://ifi-audio.com/products/ipurifier3/http... 
Best Server To Run Roon Core
@jmarshak, Roon Nucleus is a very capable server and renderer. But don’t expect it to sound nearly as good as your existing streamer :-) You need atleast two components (three if you add LPS to Nucleus) if you follow Roon recommended path plus ipa... 
Takedown of pricey servers, streamers OCD HiFi guy
There is never going be any single consensus on what is a fair value of a given product. What I consider of high value (R&D, build quality, proprietary circuits, app interface, features) others may consider them as frivolous or marketing gimmi... 
Spotify HiFi
A cd-quality tier....big deal!!! Unless they offer hi-res, it’s a no go for me. I’m a very happy Qobuz user.  
Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told!
Well, here is the golden opportunity for analog lovers to further enrich their collection,https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9c331-lp-collection-approx-10-000-albums-from-record-collector-... 
Audiophile info resources
+1, mapman. I miss going to Audio Shows, they are great resource for what’s happening around the world. Also, where else you can get a chance to audition / browse gear that otherwise impossible due to either lack of distribution or interest.  
Impact of the Apollo Masters fire on vinyl production
I have not seen any impact yet..in fact record breaking sales been reported for the 4th quarter 2020.  
Takedown of pricey servers, streamers OCD HiFi guy
“.....he is selling you a Ferrari to drive through a gated retirement village at 25MPH”. @djones51,Thanks for the wonderful analogy. If you’re thinking it then you still have time to act. Cause when you get to that retirement village stage, you wi... 
Takedown of pricey servers, streamers OCD HiFi guy
+1, @arafiq Great post!  
Dana cables power cords
Try Audio Envy Ocean 3P power cord. They are exactly what you looking for, comes with 30 days home trial. 
Streaming Sound Quality - Want the very best sound quality? Network Acoustics ENO...
@milpai,I do recall our conversation about you stepping up to a dedicated streamer. I recommended ENO in that scenario or if you’re using a wired Ethernet connection (router to laptop). ENO’s potential is best realized when it goes between a dedic... 
Bluesound Node2i and wifi frustrations: Mesh!
I have been using a trio of Google Mesh in my 3-story home. No more WiFi dead zone, drop outs or spotty coverage. Most people don’t realize a router just can’t provide enough coverage, at least consistently to all devices if you live in a multi-st... 
Lumin or Aurender
Sony and Logitech are hardly considered leaders in streaming hardware and app associated with their streaming players. I have owned Aurender now for 6 plus years. They have been on top of the updates, very receptive to customer feedback and made g... 
Takedown of pricey servers, streamers OCD HiFi guy
“Buy a good USB isolator and a good DAC and the streamer becomes 0 importance unless it is intentionally modifying the sound.”@audio2design,What did you buy to accomplish above? Please list brand names so we can replicate and learn from your exper...