mahler123

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Have you ever been blocked by an E seller here?
Um, yes, I thought I was being constructive...presenting an alternate point of view is always useful, unless you need to hear ever nothing but uncritical approbation in order to salve your bruised ego and are intolerant of opinions that differ fro... 
Ipad Mini....
If you enjoy what your listening to, I wouldn’t get hung up about how the music got to you.  I’m on vacation now and using the iPad mini with BT noise reducing headphones.  While I miss my big rig, this is pretty good sound 
Have you ever been blocked by an E seller here?
I also wonder at the complainers here.  As others have asked, Why would anyone want to buy from someone whom they view as less than reputable?  And for the OP who felt snubbed, good grief, get over it.  Many online interactions are less than pleas... 
Have you ever been blocked by an E seller here?
It could just be that seller has been burned in the past..  Perhaps someone was critical of him but purchased anyway and then gave the seller a hard time afterwards.  People do weird stuff like that.  I’m a Physician in a large city and I have a f... 
Streamers
I am using the Bryston BDA-3, which sounds amazing but has an inferior app. 
Recommendations for modest budget
Amp power required depends upon Speaker characteristics, primarily impedence and sensitivity.  Keep in mind that that a low watt amp may sound fine most of the time but struggle with sudden increases in demand, either with music or with video.  Al... 
connecting Bluesound node 2i streamer to old system
My Node2 definitely worked better with Ethernet, but I never owned the 2i 
Good CDTransport (player) without DAC?
Cambridge Audio transport usually gets recommended  
DAC: Before I jump in...
I am not sure what the budget is here.  Is it limited by the price of the least expensive component?  Would that be the Node2i? 
SACD Player--Do you use it and feel you'd replace it if it broke?
I listen primarily to Classical,the genre that has kept SACD alive.  In general, SACD sounds much more realistic than redbook, and the effect is enhanced in Multichannel. 
SACD Player--Do you use it and feel you'd replace it if it broke?
Yes, and yes 
Network streamer with hard drive
Glen- check out the Powerline Adapter article from the NYT circa 2017.I can tell you that after 2 years of having Powerline Adapters die on me every few months, I am never going that way again 
Recommendations for modest budget
Two questions for the OP:1) Do you mind used equipment?2) Do you need 4K Video?AVRs become obsolete quickly and have very little resale value.  The market for non 4 K AVR is infinite and you can probably get a great piece for virtually nothing .If... 
Network streamer with hard drive
Does the Vault2i require Ethernet?  I have the Vault2, and use Ethernet, but I thought that the “I” series enhanced the WiFi.  Anyway, before I had Ethernet wired the house I had bad luck with power line adapters.  If the adapters have to cross on... 
bluesound node 2i with chord quest
I prefer Ethernet to WiFi, but this is more a historical thing, as I had significant WiFi issues in the past.  I have the Node 2, not the 2i, and my understanding is the 2i has better WiFi.  I had an IT,guy check my WiFi using an app on the iPhone...