lalitk

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Question on how DAC’s work...
I agree with jazzman7....Node2i sounds lot better when connected with a high quality non-MQA external DAC. To my ears, Qobuz native high resolution files beyond 16bit/44.1kHz spec sounds incredible when compare to MQA files. They sound natural and... 
A secondary system to enjoy.
My second, third and fourth system consist of SONOS speakers.  
Stuck at home? Make a kit!!
@oldhvymec, You message well received.  Please take a moment to read some of his posts and you can draw your own conclusion if it is pride or sheer arrogance. Peace!  
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
“I suspect the tech has finally able to make a cdp capable of very high def playback. But the market has moved away from that media. Who knows? Vinyl returned. With streaming, apparently unless you spend the $10k on the necessary equipment. This i... 
JL Gotham F212 v2 vs ?
“Would you guys do, dual gotham v2 or S/812 6 pack ? Gothams are double the cost almost so not really fair. And 6 pack of no. 25 would be double gotham almost.”@smodtactical, What are your room dimensions? Do you have any room treatments? I am cur... 
Stuck at home? Make a kit!!
“Look at my system. I know what I’m talking about. Because I’ve actually done it.” This guy doesn’t get tired of boasting....could it be that he’s stuck in a time loop? 😎 
Streaming? I know nothing about it, questions as to sound.
You can read up on some of the recent threads for player recommendations. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/streaming-for-beginnershttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/fairly-new-to-streaming-where-to-startAs far as audio quality, only Tida... 
what's your opinion on the magazine 'stereo review'??
“Who is open minded and who is closed minded? That is the question. Thanks for playing, millercarbon”@geoffkait, you nailed it! 👏 
JL Gotham F212 v2 vs ?
@smodtactical, The key differentiator between REL subs and any other sub on the market is it’s high level input connectivity. By using the high level cable (included with sub), you connect REL sub from your amplifier’s or receiver’s speaker termin... 
Emotiva not so good
You get what you pay for...the brand is good enough for Home Theater applications.  
High Quality XLR IC's For My System
@teeshot, You’re certainly entitled to your opinion. AE cables comes with 45 days in-home audition guarantee. As far transparency goes, they fit the criteria. If you prefer to pay more for name brand cables, well that’s your prerogative. From my e... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Down in Mississippi by Terry Evans 
JL Gotham F212 v2 vs ?
For two channel, there is no substitute for REL subs. As others have pointed out, a pair of S/812 would be the way to go.   
Aftermarket umbilical cords
^^^Proceed with caution - Revelation Audio. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/revelation-audio-labs-2 
Fairly new to streaming. Where to start?
^^^“Weakest links in this chain?”Pandora Basic Streaming, if you don’t want to pay then Pandora streaming quality sounds fine in your home and office system. Pandora Audio Quality - 192 kbps AACTidal Audio Quality - 1411 kbps FLACAnything less tha...