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Higher End DACs
I would buy one that can completely unfold MQA so you can take advantage of TIDAL.  I can hear the difference and sold a brand new DAC that was attached to my Bluesound Node 2i in order to hear the complete unfold of MQA.  The Bluesound sounded be... 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
Why would you ever buy a CD player when you can stream Tidal MQA for $20/month?  It is convenient and you can sit down view their library from your seat and enjoy a huge library.  CD's are a thing from the past.  I feel the same way about vinyl.  ... 
Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
Herbie Hancock (Water Mellon Man), Vincent Ingalis  (NastY) Daft Punk (4Ware) will get you started in the right direction. 
confused and don't know what to do
I am not a big fan of B&W speakers.  Where's the base.  However, if you buy a pair of REL S3 SHO subwoofers that would fill in the lower extension.I would look at ARCAM.  I have their AVR550.  However, I wish I could have afforded to spend $3,... 
Life is too short to buy someone else's favorite stereo gear
That is why I would NEVER buy used equipment.  Save up and then buy the newest technology.I agree.  If people are selling their old used gear, their equipment must not be what you would like either.  Being cheap has its price. 
confused and don't know what to do
I would consider Anthem or an ARCAM AV850.i was not impressed with Bowers and Wilkins.  I would add a pair of REL S3 SHO subwoofers.  I like their high level hook up for music and they also are excellent for HT.  They act as Woofers to extend the ... 
Help hooking up a new amp
Why isn’t the dealer helping you? 
Signal break up on 7 month old Bluesound Node 2i
Not sure why rebooting my modem and my Bluesound why this appears to have corrected the problem.  Maybe there is someone who might know the answer to this question.Thanks to all for your help.  As always you are all so helpful. 
Signal break up on 7 month old Bluesound Node 2i
I rebooted my modem and unplugged the power cord from the Bluesound and reconnected it.  It appears this might have solved the problem.  Thanks to all for your help. 
Signal break up on 7 month old Bluesound Node 2i
I will give this a try.  Didn't think I would ever get signal break up because I have my Bluesound hard wired by way of CAT6.   
Signal break up on 7 month old Bluesound Node 2i
What do you mean by rip it? 
Signal break up on 7 month old Bluesound Node 2i
I am streaming Tidal not playing CD’s. 
Opinions what are the best floor standing speakers in these ranges $$??
Don't you need to add a zero to those price numbers?  Sure hope so.$3,000 - Paradigm Prestige 85F Towers$4,500 - Paradigm Prestige 95F Towers$6,000 - SALK Song2 Encore Towers 
Moving up from a Node 2i
Look at a BelCanto.  Take a look at a better DAC.  It is all about the DAC. 
Advice for a choice
I would buy either a Parasound Integrated amplifier or a ARCAM.  I would also purchase a Bluesound Node 2i streamer.  Marantz is not an audiophile piece.  Marantz is in the league of low end Pioneer from a big box store.