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Internet Tuner
Jim,I was able to connect the Bluetooth adaptor to my laptop and play songs from Spotify (free version), without the "Shuffle Play" option (yeah, I am cheap). The tablet does not allow you to play songs in the order you want. So I am all set with ... 
Internet Tuner
You are welcome Jim.Are you trying to connect a laptop/desktop to the Auris? My laptop does not have bluetooth. So I ordered a Asus Bluetooth adaptor for my laptop which is being delivered today. This is for about $12 and there is a $5 rebate on i... 
The demise of the music CD inevitable?
@sbank ,I am curious on how you can rip SACD (DSD layer) to hard drive using Oppo 105/103. Can you please explain? 
Internet Tuner
Like you, I was searching for a Internet Tuner for listening to "Folk Alley", a HD radio channel that I got interested last year. I found the app for this channel on Android tablet/smartphone. I simply purchased a audiophile quality Bluetooth r... 
Need feedback on loudspeakers
@kalali,Why do you think the price of a component would ALWAYS determine it's performance? It sometimes does but not always. My $1.6k preamp spanks a $4.5k preamp. And this was a personal experience in my own system. I also heard the B&W 804D3... 
USB or Bluetooth from Mac laptop to Wyred 4 Sound Dac? Advice
The Auris bluMe seems better than the AudioEngine B1, at $141. I am very happy with mine and hence the recommendation. 
Need feedback on loudspeakers
@carmenc, I have not been to Chicago recently. But if I do, then I will update this thread to update my experience.@mtrot , I did listen to some Legacy loudspeakers during the AXPONA 2015. I believe they sounded pretty nice. I will stop by again i... 
Recommendation please: Small inexpensive DAC for smart phone to receiver
mjcmt,I use the Auris bluMe and very highly recommend it. Look at my system page. Though I use a Samsung tab for Spotify and other apps, I also use it with my smart phone. You will be amazed what it can do. It is amazing that Bluetooth audio can s... 
Speakers for 15K - Discounts
2channel8,The B&W 802D3 are $11k EACH.I listened to Treos at AXPONA 2015 with Naim integrated and 2 weeks back with a Sugden 30W integrated. The AXPONA demo left me wondering what the fuss was about. But they sounded better with the Sugden. ... 
All I want is The Truth, just gimme some truth...
You guys should also include some TVCs you know. Try to compare them with the LDR and Truth. I have been using mine since 2009. Would love to hear from others who have compared TVCs against other types of passives. No, TVCs are attenuaters and not... 
Recommend a Cable/Interconnect Set
parabolic,I was about to recommend ClearDay, as stringreen had mentioned.But if their prices are high, then I would recommend the Analog Series from Signal Cables for interconnects. For speaker cables, you could go with Ultra series. Talk to Fran... 
High end UPS for Expensive audio eequipments
I have installed a whole house surge protector last year. I believe that it protects surge that comes from the outside power line. But it does not help if the surge is from within your home (start-stop of fridge, aHVAC unit, washing machines, etc)... 
Do you use an autoformer/transformer preamp/volume control?
I use a Promitheus Reference C-Core TVC. Compared it with a 4k active preamp and sent the preamp back. I know what you mean.It is ABSOLUTELY necessary to have "enough" gain in your system for the TVC to work. Also it is very important to choose a ... 
Best Preamp - NO preamp... (?)
infection,I typed my response that the OP should try a TVC, and then deleted it.I would highly recommend OP to try a TVC instead of using the DAC directly. It should not be a problem because he indicates that he has enough gain in the system.The B... 
The demise of the music CD inevitable?
OP,You came to this site to investigate about CDs. Do your friends come to this site? You probably have a dedicated system. Do your friends have a dedicated system for music? Point is - how do you care if none of your friends purchased CDs. The ...