lalitk

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Merrill Taranis vs Wyred4sound ST-500
Another vote for ATI 500NC series...build and sound quality is stupendously good without the bling!  
EVER FEEL LIKE A TOTAL NITWIT DISCOVERING AN ARTIST LATE IN THE GAME?
I am discovering artists previously unknown to me everyday...thanks to digital streaming. 
Streaming For Beginners
Bluesound Node 2i would be a good startup streamer. Down the road you can add an outboard DAC to further improve the sound of Node 2i (for example Ayre Codex DAC).  
looking to upgrade from B&w 805s to full range
If you like B&W sound, look into used 804D3 or 803D2.  
Silly question, but I’ll ask it anyway.
Darn it, all this time I was using clothes hangers to suspend my cables off the carpet.  Thank you @geoffkait 😊 
Streaming Qubuz - take it to the next level.
What is your budget? In addition to Lumin recommendation, I would also look into Aurender N100 or Innuos Zen MK3. With any of these components, expect a substantial leap in SQ over Node 2. As ozzy62 suggested, you must use wired network for optima... 
REL Subwoofer. Your input requested
^^^agree with chazzy007.  The new S812 is a worthy successor of S5. I just wish REL bring back wood veneer finishes. Both piano black and white finishes requires bit of upkeep.   
Innuos - New Re-Clocker
Hydra Z by Audiobyte is well known brand in Europe. Very high quality and value driven products for budget conscious audiophiles. The man behind the company is an engineer named Nicolae Jitariu who was also involved in the development of DAC modul... 
A Top DAC
Good list but as Darko says, the list is according to a subjective value quotientand not just their absolute sonic performance. 
A Top DAC
EMM Labs DA2 V2 is a must audition if you are serious about scouting current crop of top tier DAC’s. I also like OP top 3 choices...MSB Premier DAC, DCS Rossini, Pacific DAC 
Higher End DACs
Just to clarify further, OP is a newbie as far digital / streaming goes. One box solution like DCS Bartok or Lumin X1 or Aurender A30 will allow simple setup. All of the above are loaded with thoughtful features to wet his appetite. If the goal is... 
Innuos - New Re-Clocker
@in_shore,Good call, looking forward to your findings with Phoenix re-clocker!  
High Quality XLR IC's For My System
@koehnerb,Welcome to Audiogon, I am happy to hear you’re enjoying your new cable. As you pointed out, the musicality is unmistakable and intoxicating...I find myself listening to music for hours without experiencing any listening fatigue.  
Future of cables!
And we keep marching on to the tunes of our own beliefs and opinions......🥁 
Innuos - New Re-Clocker
@dpac996,Thank you for posting your results. I am not surprised by the outcome given your great system. I am staying put with my N10/EMM Labs DA2 combo 😊