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lalitk

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Streaming for beginner
@adameos, One way to enhance your experience is to isolate the noise from your MacBook USB port. I am not sure if you’re using anything at the moment but you may try this device and see if you hear any audible improvements. https://www.amazon.com/... 
Streaming for beginner
@gyeltsen,You’re in good shape with Hegel H360. It’s got all the digital inputs you need to get your feet wet in streaming. What is your budget for a streamer?  
Serious Problems with Qobuz
^^^^Do I pay $120/yearly for compressed Spotify or $150/yearly for uncompressed high resolution Qobuz? I guess some folks are all about quantity over quality.  
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
“Rule of thumb: if the speaker falls off the stand, you have too much overhang.”^^^^ 😂 
Streaming for beginner
“Dropping a pick up onto a record was easy” @bobby1945, You probably own one of these turntables 😂https://www.amazon.com/Victrola-Bluetooth-Suitcase-Turntable-Speakers/dp/B00UMVW4VA/ref=sr_1_3?dchil... 
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
@hilde45,  PM sent!  
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
@hilde45,What is your budget for the stands?  
Serious Problems with Qobuz
“Neither Qobuz or Tidal guarantee the availability of any specific files, as far as I can tell.”Exactly! There isn’t a single streaming site I’ve found that’s got it all. Being an early adopter of Qobuz, I say they have come a long way. If I see a... 
Streaming for beginner
“Don’t waste money! There's not a ton of magic in digital data transmission.”@ghjuvanni has a point. No need to even spend $1600, there is Bluesound Node 2i for $550 that will satisfy most users :-)  
Best garage speakers
Try these, they will be perfect for your garage. And if you smooches the designer, he will autograph them at no extra charge :-)https://www.tektondesign.com/mini-lore-monitor.html 
Reviewing the fabulous Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cables
I have used flat ribbon cables (speakers and power cords) and they are not easy to work with most gear unless the binding posts and outlets are are spaced out. Do they sound better than the round wire, well that’s subjective and system dependent, ... 
Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i
@buschmann,Thanks for your post. Are you using it’s internal DAC or an external DAC with your Node 2i?   
Streaming for beginner
“ I wonder if Bluesound increased the price to $3,000 if more audiophiles would buy more of them.”No one in right mind would pay $3K for Node 2i. It is a budget streamer with a mediocre sounding DAC. Overall a nice package with decent app interface. 
McIntosh MC207
Unless you’re not all about McIntosh ’appearance’ in your theater, my vote goes to Marantz AV8805. They are on the forefront of cutting edge technology when it comes to latest audio codec’s and sound quality. 
Streaming for beginner
" If I knew it was this easy I would have done this earlier."It's certainly easier than setting up a decent turntable setup :-)