maprik

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Do I need a stand alone streamer?
I was using a Bluetooth receiver with LDAC (Mii Audio) and switching to the Bluesound NODE N130 was a noticeable improvement for 3 reasons:  1) Ability to stream FLAC (using Tidal) files directly from my wifi. 2) No more pesky interruptions from... 
Used tube dac under 1000.00 -Please advise.
How about just adding a tube buffer?   
Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000?
I have an MSB Link Dac 2 that I paid $150 for and I’m very happy with it!   
Toslink optical cables: Audioquest Optilink 3 vs Glass?
Well I will have the AQ Optilink, the Lifatec and the QED ref to compare. Of course, everything is system dependent so we will see what I like most in my system.     
Toslink optical cables: Audioquest Optilink 3 vs Glass?
Hmmm interesting. Well it's sold through Amazon and has a 30 day return so I could do a comparison...  
Toslink optical cables: Audioquest Optilink 3 vs Glass?
Ordered it....  
Toslink optical cables: Audioquest Optilink 3 vs Glass?
Thank you! I will try Lifatec   
Toslink optical cables: Audioquest Optilink 3 vs Glass?
Toslink is the only connection I currently have available so trying to make the best of it.  
Toslink optical cables: Audioquest Optilink 3 vs Glass?
Thank you Nonoise!!  
Optical Toslink cable quality? Is there a difference?
Yes the Toslink cable affects the sound. I bought a Bluetooth streamer and connected it to my MSB link DAC 2 using the cheap little Toslink cable. It sounded terrible. I can't even describe how bad the music sounded. Bought an Audioquesr Optilink ... 
Speaker set up for more than 1 person
I'm not prepared to change speakers for my occasional listening meet-ups !!  
Speaker set up for more than 1 person
Thank you all for very informative and hilarious replies. My speakers are very directional and semi-horny so I'm guessing I'm already at a disadvantage there. They absolutely disappear in the sweet spot. I'll probably end up doing the one in the s... 
Shipping costs- WTF
Excellent info and everyone, thank you for sharing.   
Shipping costs- WTF
Thanks everyone! I'll definitely check out the options you've suggested. Cane to vent and got great solutions. What a great community!  
A life sentence!!!
WaveTouch Audio Antero Speakers.