mahler123
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| Need a new universal transport I hope so, but make sure you really try the streaming unit before the return window expires. I don’t doubt that it will do a great job spinning discs | |
| Need a new universal transport I had a Marantz 7004 streamer, and it was terrible, basically unusable. I used as a DAC in a 3rd system and then Marantz stopped supporting it, so coincidentally when that happened it wouldn’t even work as a DAC anymore. When it was under warran... | |
| Question About DACs The newer high performing AKM and ESS chips are pretty amazing, of course they have to be properly implemented. | |
| Refurbished Bluesound Vault 2 I am not interested in purchasing a Bluesound unit at this time, but I am wondering if they have a trade in policy for the older units so that owners can upgrade to the 2i series. If so, then they must have a lot of units to refurbish. | |
| Need a new universal transport Actually, thy have another Univeral player for under $300. Check the Crutchfield web site | |
| Need a new universal transport Sony makes a well regarded Universal player for under $500 | |
| Streaming music- not the end all music solution but one main advantage? What I love about streaming is the instant access. I am on a couple of music forums, someone recommends something that peaks my curiosity (or else a review in a magazine), in the past I would order the CD and have to wait for it.Now between Qobu... | |
| AirPlay - "Best" solution help... OP I think that your current plan sounds great. My only reservation would be using AE, since Apple no longer supports it. The poster that has not noticed a difference between AE and ATV for AirPlay is very helpful. Also be aware that with Blue... | |
| Dac selections I currently use the Bryston BDA3 and just sold off the Mytek Manhatten I. I don’t think that you can go wrong with either the Brooklyn or the Bryston, both are very detailed, the Bryston is a bit less clinical sounding, but the Brooklyn has a lot... | |
| A DAC that can make digital sound analog? I’ve used Mytek and Bryston DACs, after upgrading from an Opp 105. Both are fantastic, with the Bryston being a bit less clinical sounding. The Mytek have multiple filter options that you can experiment with and are MQA compatible | |
| Confused State of affairs: CD player OP already dismissed that suggestion | |
| Need DAC/Streaming Advice My bias would be the Bryston BDP-3, as that is the call I just made, but I just picked up the BDP-3 and haven’t had a chance to set it up yet, so check back with me in a few weeks. I am hoping for synergy with the BDA-3 and that the unit as a who... | |
| Network player/streamer to feed NAD M51 DAC Elac Discovery is in your price range, not sure if it has a DAC | |
| Confused State of affairs: CD player I have a Bryston BDA-3 DAC and I output the DSD layer from SACD from my Oppo 105 via HDMI into the Bryston. I love the Bryston and now use it as my sole DAC. I would keep the Oppo, get the Bryston, and see what you can get in trade for the Vega | |
| Sticking with CD's for now I used to have a Mytek Manhatten I which I am pretty sure had AES/EBUI would look at the Brooklyn to see if it has that input, and if so that is what I would get |