mahler123

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Oppo udp-205 DSD playback
I have the same issue with my 203.  The player is in a second system, and I have have a streamer in the system that does play the files, so tbh I never did anything about it  
Sound Upgrade from a Bryston Bdp-3
I dumped the bdp3 due to software problems but I thought it sounded great, and I was running it into the same DAC that you are. Have you tried with with another source besides Tidal?I used Qobuz and my NAS  
Listening pleasure
Good health to you.   I have Fretwork recording of the Goldbergs.  It is indeed an interesting experience of an iconic piece of music   
HiFi legends ageing and going deaf
I think that ageing audio reviewers, such as Michael Fremer, should be required to post their audiogram results as they make proclamations about expensive gear   
Onkyo/Dirac
Glad you are enjoying the system.  Can you explain “took away your sub” comment?    
DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ??
I have a Bryston DAC3.  It was the first DAC that I encountered where usb was not a compromise.  You should be able to pick up a used one in your budget range.   I get the point about wanting to audition in your system and the difficulty of doing... 
Looking for a CD Player
I love SACD and have 3 players and several hundred SACDs.  I listen pretty exclusively to Classical and we have kept SACD alive.  However the OP didn’t mention his tastes and apparently owns no SACDs.  Just trying to keep it simple for him best se... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I haven’t done an exhaustive comparative listening of that piece, but my favorite is Bernd Glemser on Naxos.  The other 2 in my collection are Claudio Arrau and Wilhelm Kempff.  I haven’t heard any of the versions that you mentioned   
More potential bad news for some big names...
Let’s stop the Politics right now. I go to sites likes to escape it.   The long term decline of Audio has been going on for a few decades.  We are seeing and another step in the extinction.   Apple makes more money on Ear Buds than the entire co... 
How To Control The Eager Beaver
@larryi    I suspect that is the issue.  My dealer had just checked the settings on the tt and cart.  When I manually lower the arm about half the time the issue occurs; probably I am setting it past the hill on some occasions.  
Looking for a CD Player
@smerk  There is a phenomenon here that when people inquire about getting a CD player they are told that they should be streaming.    Be aware that streamers are networking computers.  Sometimes there are computer issues that cause them to sudden... 
No God No! Say it Ain’t So!
I was attempting to explain the significance of this event to my wife.  I told her that it was like KMart acquiring Norman Marcus   
No God No! Say it Ain’t So!
It’s a sad day.  It’s as absurd as appointing Dr. Oz to an important Cabinet position. Oh wait, did those two things happen in the same week?  
PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC
I haven’t heard either the the Prima Luna or the Wii but it should be a major upgrade   
Impulsive drive to buy the EverSolo dmp-A8 or should I wait ? That is the question.
That’s what I keep hearing about Eversolo; lack of support