mahler123

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Cellular phone and speakers?
I second deadhead.  At the bare minimum you need an amp and a device that can accept either Bluetooth, AirPlay, or Chromecast, which are the wireless ways to send music.  Are you  sure that you can’t clean out some of that stuff to make room?  My ... 
How to get into high end digital? (Feeding a DAC)
The OP finally gave us a budget—apparently up to 10K—after multiple requests to do so in the past week.  He wants his music “not to sound like it came from a CD player”.  He has a tt from Audio Research.  I have no idea what that costs, but I have... 
USPS records delivery delays
We were getting Christmas Cards in March from people who usually send them the first of December.  I recently took 6 weeks to get some CDs from a U.K. site that usually takes 1-2 weeks.  After a month I sent the site an email showing that it took ... 
OPPO 205 vs Aurender N200
I have a 203 and a 105.  Both will play files from HD on the network .  Control is by using the network function of the Oppo and using the monitor connected to the Oppo with the Oppo remote.  I haven’t tried adding a streaming service to the Oppos... 
New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming?
I agree with you 
Monitors with Built In Center Channels
Built in stays, if I wanted to could get rid of it I wouldn’t have started this thread.  I realize that a Cc coming from the TV itself won’t give much bass, but I figure that’s what the subs are for. 
New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming?
Ok thanks.  The Chromecast is is pretty impressive but it isn’t gapless  
New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming?
I know own the Cambridge, and I’m using Chromecast for the high Rez Qobuz offerings  
Bluesound Node 2021 vs Cambridge CXN v2 sonically worth the price difference ?
“Worth” is a relative term, and depends on your finances and financial priorities.  I own both the Cambridge and the earlier Node2, and my understanding is the Node2 DAC has been upgraded.  Imo there is no question that the Cambridge is worth the ... 
If there’s an audiophile exit ramp, this ain’t it…
I tend to hit a spot with all of my hobbies where I think I won’t spend another cent, because I am in a good place with all of them but my reading or Forum discussions stimulate the desire to purchase.  For example, I listen to Classical Music and... 
CD player choices
Budget?  Without knowing what it is, consider Bryston.  I own the DAC3, which has the same AKM chip, and I think it is what you are looking for 
How to get into high end digital? (Feeding a DAC)
OPYou sound stressed.  Relax.  Digital is easy.  Get a decent CDP or transport, a cable that is at least one step above Radio Shack, plug into a DAC or else just use the DAC in the CDP, sit back and enjoy music.  Add a streamer later if you want, ... 
Poor Customer Service
dr-john name the company  
MQA Stream into non MQA DAC
I don’t have Tidal or MQA, but from what I’ve read the files will play.  Can’t you do a free Tidal trial?  You can answer all your Qs there  
How to get into high end digital? (Feeding a DAC)
What is the budget?  There is a 2K price differential between the Topping and and Yggdrasil.  Transports make a difference—they don’t all sound the same—but the DAC is more important.  If the system as a whole is low on resolution, then the NAK CD...