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mclinnguy

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@navyachts Native DSD 20% off until May 17 😃    
Sound Quality
@navyachts I’ll let @audphile1 answer the question as to whether DSD sounds better on the Bricasti or not, but looking at the specs these are your options: Digital Inputs XLR: AES/EBU 24 bit Single Wire, BNC: SPDIF, RCA: SPDIF, Optica... 
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there really isn't the need to rip CDs, I guess. That is unless you have something rare that can't be found online. Any other benefits you can muster? @navyachts that is pretty much my philosophy. The onboard hardrive is not just for ripped CD... 
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Honestly though, I didn't ever think I would be springing for a DAC that cost more than my amp & pre-amp combined. I will always remember what my Linn dealer said 20+ years ago:  $5000 sources with $500 amplifiers always sounded better than... 
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this DAC has sucked me dry Wow, that must be quite the DAC.   
Best DAC’S $5k to $15k
@axeis1 there is something else you could investigate and do before changing out your DAC also, If you weren't aware of this already: PGGB I have posts by some with Dave who love it, which is the DAC this software was written for; I'm sure it woul... 
Ethernet cable for music streaming
Forgot to mention another thing to try would be to get a Wi-Fi extender or Mesh system.... I need to try this. I have read this a few times over the past while.  About a year ago I removed the router from my hi fi room to eliminate unnecessary... 
Ethernet cable for music streaming
May want to give an Etheregen switch a try? 30 day money back guarantee. Most have found it "smoothes" out their streaming sound by removing hash which enables you to hear a little better resolution from a blacker background. Not sure if that is t... 
Streamer only
I guess the OP is AWOL 🤔 @jerrybj Sweet. Post your impressions. In looking at the article posted below decide which output to use to your DAC- which DAC do you have? Regarding this comment: @moonwatcher One thing people seem to ignore (correc... 
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@navyachts looking forward to your Gustard/Bricasti comparisons. 🎶  
Ethernet Cables - what are you using and why?
.... including the Cardas ethernet cable which for $300 was not bad but not in the same league as the Shunyata and this is in no way to say anything negative about the Cardas cable. 😉  
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@worldwidewholesales Great post with great advice-and it is commendable you didn’t give any specific manufacturer’s names. There is a good chance I will never in my life listen to 10% of the components you have, I am curious if you could share ... 
Best DAC’S $5k to $15k
I think I’d like to listen to the Mola Mola @axeis1 I don't think you could go wrong here   The world needs a new DAC shoot-out! As many in this thread have alluded to, at this level it is about synergy and particular sonic preferences.  ... 
Best DAC’S $5k to $15k
Try the Ideon EOS or the ION you will be shocked I really love this comment from Lavornga in his review of this DAC:    I bet some people are wondering exactly which DAC from ESS is inside the EOS and I’m not saying because it doesn’t matter ... 
Grimm MU2 Experience
There is another forum that starts with audio and ends with style that has an extensive thread on the Grimm.