mahler123

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3 channel amp for H/T
The Hegel just got the big thumbs up from KR in Stereophile  
Need a decent Bluetooth receiver
OPi am missing something here.  Why can’t they continue to use the Audioengine as their BT DAC and connect it to the pre amp with it’s analog outs? 
Build a system for $1000
Yeah, the TV issue, not sure if the Onkyo that I was going to give them will work with whatever they have....Athey just moved in so after Easter I will e trying it out...thanks for your suggestions. 
BDP with analog outs
Thanks, I own the 105 and 203 myself, but this friend is on a limited budget, not an Audiophile, and I wanted to recommend a company that is still in business.I am surprised at how few players have analog outs.  I am guessing that Oppo must have d... 
Do Macs Play FLAC?
Btw, I was reviewing my notes from last summer, and the IT guy that helped me transfer FLAC files from my Bluesound Vault2 to the NAS scoured the files on the NAS to make sure that wasn’t some software, somewhere, that was converting the FLAC file... 
Do Macs Play FLAC?
Sorry, Blind Jim, this was the older thread that I was thinking of.   
what file format for ripping & buying online if Apple & Windows OS are used?
Haven't done it in a while, but I posted a thread about it either  here or n the digital section, I think I called it FLAC on a MAC...sorry I'm at work now and should be getting back to it but see if you can find it.... 
what file format for ripping & buying online if Apple & Windows OS are used?
Apple now supports FLAC 
Newbie question about Vault 2i
I concur with the above.I have just added Qobuz via the Vault2.  My understanding is that if a download is purchased, then you actually own it, so if you have concerns about losing albums if you discontinue service—or if the label in question seve... 
Bad experience with Bluesound Soundbar's
I had problems with with Bluesound which I have detailed in other threads in the digital and the pc audio areas.  I have the Vault2 and 2 Node2s for the 3 systems in my home and when it all works ( and I am listening to Beethoven through one of th... 
Personal confuser Audio which aspect has the greatest impact on SQ?
Good to know.  Will try it sometime  
Personal confuser Audio which aspect has the greatest impact on SQ?
That’s interesting.  However, I am thinking that will only work if you intend to use the DAC of the 203.  I would prefer to use my Bryston DAC.  It seems weird that one could have Audirvana on the pc, have the Oppo use it to find music, then inste... 
Personal confuser Audio which aspect has the greatest impact on SQ?
The Bluesound app is decent.  I had a problem with my entire Bluesound system where I couldn’t use it or get it fixed for several weeks...detailed here and in the digital forum.  Anyway, I was using the Network function of the Oppo to control my N... 
Hot CD Stamper?
I think the OP has vinyl in mind, where certain lp stampers were thought to give better results than others.  I don’t believe such a tradition exists in digital, which I view as a good thing. 
Build a system for $1000
I like the bt suggestion...it may fit their needs and on a relatively inexpensive system the compromises may not be apparent...