moverton99
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| Apple lossless as a source I decided to replace the receiver and add an integrated amp with streaming built in. Video Source: Firestick 4k -> TV: Sony X90CL -> Receiver: YAMAHA RX-A2A AVENTAGE -> Center + Surround speakers Pre-outs -> Integrated amp: Hegel... | |
| Emphasis on stereo but need a complete solution. Good point. It looks like the only choice is RCA unbalanced. Fine with me for movies/tv. I have a few decent one around. I should pick up something short and good quality. Not sure how much that cable matters??? | |
| Emphasis on stereo but need a complete solution. Amazon had the Yamaha for 599$ new (not refurb). I get 5% back so only 75$ more than the AccesoriesForLess refurb. And I can walk into whole foods and return it without questions, shipping, etc. Done. Now just need to wait. | |
| Emphasis on stereo but need a complete solution. @soix I just found an open box H190 for 2k. Read the pro reviews, a lot of good reviews and seems perfect for my use. I bought it. Now I'll look for the Yamaha RX-A2A or equivalent. Great suggestion, thanks. | |
| Emphasis on stereo but need a complete solution. So, basically replace the rx-v375 with a model that has pre-outs, connect them to the Hegel H190 for the mains and use the Hagel for the streaming input, dac, preamp, and amp for stereo. Not a bad idea. I was kind of hoping to keep the amp por... | |
| Emphasis on stereo but need a complete solution. " Alternatively you could retire the NAD and get a good integrated amp " Actually, the NAD is currently retired. Sitting on a shelf for 15 years. It's just available if needed (even if temporary while I source another amp). | |
| Emphasis on stereo but need a complete solution. @soix "If the “Audio Out” on the back of the Yammy is just a front L/R line out you will only need a stereo preamp to do what you’re looking for." The audio outs on the yamaha are for recording. They don't respond to volume and according to oth... | |
| Apple lossless as a source @mahler123 which Cambridge streamer? CXN100? | |
| Apple lossless as a source @mahler123 I haven’t switch. Just took the trial to understand what it’s like. Would much rather just keep Apple Music and have a good solution. I may try to chromecast option. I just wish o could pull out my phone, switch the source to apple, a... | |
| Kind of Blue @rdschicago "I find the jazz recordings of the late ‘50’s and ‘60’s sound SO much better than the rock albums in later years, eg, Led Zeppelin, the Stones, etc. Wonder why that is? Better recording engineers in the jazz genre? " A lot of popular ... | |
| Apple lossless as a source This whole thing reminds me of 4k tv. No normal person can get 4k all the way from the service to the tv without a doctorate in gadgetology. Luckily I'm semi retired and have time for all this. I got a subscription to Qobuz and will try that ou... | |
| Apple lossless as a source @vonhelmholtz I looked for where to post my system details but can't find it. Menu under profile says "virtual systems" but it throws an error: "Sorry, that user doesn't exist". | |
| Apple lossless as a source Thanks for the help. I contacted Bluesound about the Node X to see if it can stream from PC or iPhone in Hi Res. Will update when I hear back. "If you have a component that accepts Bluetooth, AirPlay, or Google Chromecast, then you can send App... | |
| Apple lossless as a source Yeah, I did some reading after posting this. Ridiculous how hard it is to use apple as a source. I’m not attached to it but just made the bad assumption there would be a straightforward way of feeding it to an amp. if I remove the apple assumpt... |