manhattan1

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Do I need a stand alone streamer?
I found an AXN10, which is the same streamer in a larger chassis, available from LISTEN UP, though on back order. I placed an order with probable shipment later this month. Now the question is, what is the best connection to my AVR?  Should I go w... 
Do I need a stand alone streamer?
I’m leaning to the Cambridge MXN10, but it seems to be out of stock everywhere.   
Do I need a stand alone streamer?
Thanks. I am sold on the Bluesound Node N130. But I am am also looking at Cambridge MXN10 as an alternate. Price is a factor.   
Do I need a stand alone streamer?
Besides the Marantz I have two Wharfedale EVO4.4 tower speakers, two vintage B&W Matrix speakers, a Canton center channel speaker and an SVS subwoofer.   
Why Does Expensive Gear Seems To Sound Better?
Oh I really appreciate this article.   
Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?
Pat Metheney Group OFFFRAMP.  Just sensational ensemble with jazz guitar.  
What exactly is ROON?
THANKS TO EVERYONE.  LOTS OF USEFUL AND THOUGHTFUL INFORMATION.  
Hearing Aids
I have been wearing Oticon hearing aids for close to 20 years.  I've gone thru 3-4 generations, now using the Real 3.  It is not their priciest model, but it works well for me.  I just had my annual audiologist test and I asked the tech to spend s... 
What is the best place to archive my digital music files?
gkelly- Your first and second responses were very helpful and will lead me to find a good solution.  Let's just leave it at that.  
What is the best place to archive my digital music files?
Thanks to everyone on this thread.  I will confer with a specialist at Audio Advice and come up with a hardware plan. Really appreciate the help.  
What is the best place to archive my digital music files?
Why do I need a Network Streamer when I can stream from Qobuz directly from the Marantz? Not sure how the Wiim device would add to my system.  Thanks.