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MQA - All the Gory details over at Stereophile
I have some 2L Blu Ray recordings as they were a Pioneer in Blu Ray Audio but haven't played the much 
Bluesound Node2
I have the Vault 2 in my 2 channel system and the node in a HT system (the Node plays 2 channel only).  I think the DACs are the same.My channel system is a higher end system with a great DAC (Mytek Manhattan).  My HT system DAC is more prosaic, u... 
MQA - All the Gory details over at Stereophile
The 1 sample I listened to previously didn't do much for me 
MQA - All the Gory details over at Stereophile
Any gory details on when some MQA Content might atually be released? 
help a Die hard ANALOG guy choose a budget CDP
I would get a good DAC and then an inexpensive transport. You can use the DAC with streamers and other digital sources going forward.OTOH, the Oppo 105 is a pretty good DAC and is in your budget and can perhaps be used as a streamer (I own one but... 
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
There is more to DAC performance than what chip is used.  I have the Oppo 105 Universal Player/DAC and the freestanding DAC Mytek Manhatten. Which uses the same chip.  The comparison isn't close; there is so much more detail with the Mytek.  Of co... 
DACs that upsample to DSD internally?
I have the Mytek Manhatten (I).. It converts everything into DSD 
Bryston BDA-3
Does anyone know if Bryston intends to add MQA support to their DACs?  I would hate to by the DAC 3 only to find it was added the next week... 
QUALITY: HDMI vs. ANALOGUE
dbphd, how do you like the  Bryston Oppo combo?  I have many SACDs and am using an Oppo 105 in my two channel system.  I have been looking at the Bryston to add to the system but am unsure if this will be an improvement over the Oppo alone. 
Marantz Media Streamer NA6005
I had the same issues with the first Marantz streamer, the NA 7004.oh, and the controlling app was terrible.  I know just use it as a DAC in my 3rd system  for Apple TV.  I had the same experience with their product support, as the various fixes w... 
Marantz Media Streamer NA6005
I had the same issues with the first Marantz streamer, the NA 7004.oh, and the controlling app was terrible.  I know just use it as a DAC in my 3rd system  for Apple TV.  I had the same experience with their product support, as the various fixes w... 
Atmos: Non Ceiling Speakers
Sounds reasonable and common sensical.  That is a rare thing in audiophilia 
In wall speakers
I use Paradigm in walls for rears.  I don't remember the model number but they were about $200 each.  My rears had formerly been dedicated stand mounts, but my wife objected to having our living room filled with components and since the rears are ... 
blu-ray coaxial outputs limited rez to dacs?
I have an Oppo 105 I my two channel system.  I play many Blu Rays using the analog outs and the sound is great. Until I read this thread I never realized that BDP do not output high Rez via digital outputs.   
Atmos: Non Ceiling Speakers
  Thanks, coli.  It sounds like there are better uses for the gear budget