marktomaras
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| The next step to a better system For streaming consider the Bluesound Node 2 and a subscription to Tidal HiFi with uncompressed cd quality streams. You can use the onboard DAC for starters or connect to a DAC of your choosing. On the analog front, I would say your cartridge may ... | |
| Confused: Should I Upgrade Cables or Amp first? Stuart,So in order to take advantage of one of the music streaming services, and there are several of them, you need a way to get the music streaming to your integrated amplifier. One way is to have a computer hooked up to a DAC, and connect that... | |
| Confused: Should I Upgrade Cables or Amp first? stuartk, have you tried experimenting with the streaming services yet? You can get a Bluesound Node 2 from Best Buy and you get 2 weeks of no questions asked returns for a full refund. I recommend buying one to try it out for free, and you will l... | |
| DO I SELL OR DO I KEEP Kenneth, what kind of speakers do to have for the NAD amplifier? | |
| Confused: Should I Upgrade Cables or Amp first? This post is getting more and more interesting! From cables to amp to speakers to DAC to subwoofer! You have a stack of cash set aside for a considerable upgrade, and all of the options and opinions on this thread hold water. Very tough to deci... | |
| Confused: Should I Upgrade Cables or Amp first? 91 dB sensitivity is quite efficient, so if your room is not huge and you listen at moderate volume levels, the Jolida 50 watt should be fine. If you have a largish room and want to be the memorex guy in the chair, you will probably need more powe... | |
| Confused: Should I Upgrade Cables or Amp first? I’m with Jmcgrogan2, the system seems well put together. I think $2500 is too much for cables for this system. One idea is to sell the speakers, add the $2500 to the proceeds, and buy a 2nd hand speaker at the next level up in performance. The sou... | |
| ( Vinyl) Your latest purchase and where? Billy Joel - The Stranger Air - Premier Symptoms Miles Davis - TutuBlack Star - Black Starall from Reckless Records in Chicago, bought while visiting my home town last week. | |
| Power On Power Off Damn Don, an apology for being snarky followed by a pair of additional snarky comments! No no need to respond. This isn't the proper forum for a pissing match, some people prefer to be polite, some don't. Have a nice day. | |
| Power On Power Off Don,You make some valid points, but no reason to be rude about it. I appreciate your time and your thoughts, but let's try to maintain a friendly demeanor here! | |
| Power On Power Off Thanks all, that makes perfect sense about the energy in the power supply. I appreciate your comments! | |
| Audio player software for MQA Honestly, the sound quality does differ in software, but it's subtle by my ears. The thing I love about Roon is the interface. Makes JRiver look like software from 1992. The Roon user experience is incredible. | |
| Audio player software for MQA Roon is worth it! If you have not already done so, download the trial. The software is so well done, the $10 per month with not phase you. | |
| Novice requesting preamp options Andrew,there is is certainly nothing stopping you from getting a preamp, and you may indeed acquire one at some point. My suggestion is to put the cash into the source, and if that source does not require a preamp, that means you can have more bu... | |
| Great bookshelf or small towers suggestions I believe I saw some Cremonas here on audiogon |