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Sabrina X Anyone Add Subwoofer(s)
Let your dealer guide you.  If you're using a reputable Wilson dealer they will tell you what you need.  But what's the hurry? Are they giving you a discount if you buy them together?  Try without first.  You might be pleasantly surprised.  
Miraga M1 vs Totem Mani-2
If you must have tubes and Mani's high pass the Mani's with a sub as I also mentioned.  Not as good as a higher powered amp imo but will work.  I actually tried this for a while too until I happened to hear how the Mani's could sound with proper p... 
Miraga M1 vs Totem Mani-2
50 watts is 50 watts.  The fact that an amp is Class A or SET dosn't make it more powerful.  As I said before, IMO its not enough power.  Sure you can play them with 50 watts and they can sound ok, but you'll never hear what the speakers are capab... 
Miraga M1 vs Totem Mani-2
I had Mani 2's for a number of years.  Not familiar with the Mirage,  No way is 5o wats enough for the Mani's unless you plan to high pass them with a sub.  And then what's the point of getting Mani's?  
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)
OP sorry for hijacking your thread but at least you'll know whether to ditch your transparent cable in favor of usb :-)  
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)
Thanks.  Just spent the last hour reading through. Seems like problems with usb out are still ongoing.  Too bad a company of this size cannot come up with a reliable fix after 6 months.  
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)
Thanks evank.  That's exactly what I'm trying to determine.  Like i said I've seen mixed reports whether the usb is actually working now but haven't thought to check the Bluesound forum.  Do you by chance have a link to the dicussion you're referr... 
Bluesound Node USB Output Connection
@imaninatural I assume when you say "I am getting a signal" that means you are using usb out to an outboard DAC and it works (plays music).. I ask because I've heard mixed reports that the update is out allowing the Node to be used this way. Also... 
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)
Got ya.  Thanks   
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)
@evank  when you say you're using coax vs. spdif they're actually the same ;-)  Do you by chance mean you're using the usb out with your new Node?  Still trying to confirm that the usb out on the new Node is actually working now. Thanks, Marco  
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)
Can someone who is using the new Node confirm that usb out actually works now?  I've recieved mixed reports.   Thanks, Marco  
Where/how to start?
Why not buy a subscription to Tidal and stream lossless through your Oppo?  You already have everything you need to get started except the Tidal subscription. Then as you get the urge you can upgrade the streamer, DAC, etc. til your heart's conten... 
Recomendation on a small DAC & Headphone amp for office desk
Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M.  $499 Everything you asked for and a couple of things you didn't want. Excellent reviews.  Mine comes tomorrow :-)  
Sennhieser 650's
Had the Cardas with my 600's.  Bought the Stephan Audio Arts cable.  If you like the Cardas you'll be VERY happy with the Stephan Audio Arts cable. 
Clearaudio Turntables
I auditioned and almost bought the Ambient a number of years ago.  It is a beautiful table but was over my budget at the time.  I currently own the Ovation which I purchased about 5 years ago.  A wonderful table as well.  Its been quite a while si...