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New DAC not streaming hi res files
Are there other connection options?  Usb?  Some DACs only do High Res via usb 
New DAC not streaming hi res files
That is “Specced “ to handle those files. 
New DAC not streaming hi res files
How are you getting Quobuz into the DAC?  From a PC, or from the Arcam?  Do you have High Rez files stored on a Hard Drive somewhere?  If the answer is yes, Is the DAC reading those files?if Quobuz is coming from a PC, check the output settings on... 
First DAC: Metrum-MHDT-Rega-or?
DACs not yet mentioned from iFi Audio and Project , could be used.  One that I would avoid in that price range is Arcamif you could stretch the budget to $2K, then a world of great DACs becomes available, ones that you may never feel the need to u... 
Help me - am I stupid
I think the OP is asking, What is a DSD download, and how  come my CDP/DAC can’t handle it?  First and foremost, don’t worry as there are not many DSD downloads available.  Steve is reassuring you that there is still plenty of high resolution musi... 
Denon DNP-800NE Reviews?
Will it do Quobuz?Denon and Marantz are now joined at the hip and Marantz streamers, IMO, are buggy as hell.  Don’t know how that would effect this product, but I would be cautious  
Budget Music Streamer
Once a certain minimum price is achieved, SQ is excellent.  What becomes more important for me isfeatuures, the quality of the app that controls the experience, reliability and ease of use 
Budget Music Streamer
If it works well, the Bluesound Node 2i will fill all your needs.  I have the Node2, which has an ok DAC , but the 2i is supposed to have a better DAC still.  My problem with Bluesound has been reliability issues, most of which stem from problems ... 
Problems with Bluesound Vault and PC app finding Node2 that are wireless
Mine won’t even do factory resets, and I haven’t had a call returned since before XMass.  I am using my Oppo players and Audirvana with my Mac to control my NAS.  I’m done with Bluesound  
BluOS versus Roon library question
Bluesound doesn’t do weekends, doesn’t do Holidays, and hasn’t any calls at all for in 3 weeks.  Just sayinwhen it was working, it treated my files in my Vault2 and in my NAS as separate folders, even though I had transferred my Vault2 to my NAS. ... 
Mytek Brooklyn overkill?
The phono preamp part sounds unnecessary.  Being able to use it as apreamp is kind of nice; when I used my Manhatten as a preamp for a month when my preamp had to go the shop 
Audioengine B1 Premium Bluetooth Music Receiver
I have the Audioengine and it definitely takes Bluetooth to another level.  The same system has a Bluesound Node2 that offers Bluetooth and the Audioengine blows it away.  Having said that, it’s Bluetooth, and won’t sound as good as a CD.  Spotify... 
DAC chips
It depends how they are implemented..   
Pioneer LX500
It looks like a good player with good reviews.  There are a couple of interesting points.  It doesn’t seem to have Oppo’s Network function.  With my Bluesound currently dead, I’ve been using my Oppo machines to control my NAS.   The other interest... 
HOME THEATER SPEAKERS, AVR, SUBS
I just replaced a 10 year old Onkyo AVR with an Anthem AVR and I am very impressed with the results.  Anthem is known for their room correction and given some of the quirks of your room, room correction might be valuable.  I don’t know about their...