mwatsme
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| Step-up from Node2i for native AmazonHD streaming? I haven't tried Qobuz. I was using Tidal HQ for about 6mos when A-UHD launched, and switched. I don't notice an SQ difference between the two. A-UHD plays nice with all our Echo devices, NAD (w/BluOS2i) and Denon AVR (also Echo-controlled). With t... | |
| Step-up from Node2i for native AmazonHD streaming? @crn3371 I like AmazonUHD better than Tidal MQA - that's why Amazon. Topping E30's offer the features needed, and perform better than most, they are a great value, and definitely better than miniDSP 4x10HD (built-in DAC), which is the purpose of t... | |
| Step-up from Node2i for native AmazonHD streaming? Thank you for your replies. Goal is:Streamer/pre-amp (coax-out) > miniDSP nanoDIGI (2x coax-out) > 2x Topping E30 DACs (RCA-out) > ATI multi-ch amp > LXmini speakersThe point of this is toEliminate multiple AD/DA conversions as possibl... | |
| Greater knowledge of Agon community for streamer/pre-amp solution @fuzztone this thread isn't about opinions on MQA, BT, SQ or front-panel displays. Find debates on that elsewhere. This thread is about our community knowledge of the wide range of products available and their capabilities - to help fellow members... | |
| Step-up from Node2i for native AmazonHD streaming? Apparently either Amazon is being selective with the UltraHD API (who gets the right to use it), or mfg's won't pay the licencing fee, or some other API-related issue. I have a suspicion it will become more widely universal as time goes by. Sound ... | |
| Step-up from Node2i for native AmazonHD streaming? Starting a new thread, because I've realized Node2i doesn't have necessary coax input (for connection of CD player) - not enough inputs. | |
| BluOS server with USB out? That clicking is a technical problem with DACs that has to be addressed with a technical solution by the DAC mfg. This is a problem when switching between sampling frequencies (different tracks have different sample rates) and even worse when swit... | |
| Inexpensive DAC: Schiit Modi 3 or Topping D30 +1 for Topping E30 - it bests D30 in measurements and costs only $30 more. It also has remote, volume control mode or DAC-only mode (fixed volume), input-sensing auto on/off. D30 uses Cirrus chip, where E30 uses AK4493 (better chipset) - as @djone... | |
| Blue sound Node2i - The tariffs are coming! There has certainly been a spike in cost of used Bluesound products. I started looking for Node2i a few months ago with the intention of trying-out some stand-alone DAC’s and Pre/DAC’s. At that time, the Node2i was selling used around $300 - I nar... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts I have the Double-Impacts (FU) and OEM (wood & fabric) optional grills...Does anyone know of a place to procure metal grills for these?I’m thinking of something perforated, curved, powder-coated steel - like SVS subwoofer grills.https://1drv.m... | |
| Speakers that are a great value! I've been appreciating the Tekton DI's for a while, and wondering lately about the next step. These speakers have raised the minimum requirements (for me) when looking toward future purchases:- Linearity: +-1dB 70Hz - 20kHz- Freq.Response: +-3dB 2... | |
| Is there any streamer/integrated competitor to NAD C-388 w/BluOS2i MDC? Gold Note looks to be a fine unit - missing critical system requirements for my purposes; 2ohm-stable, AmazonUHD, Alexa, etc.Maybe it fits rfarassat's needs with its DSD64 capability. | |
| DAC bakeoff: Denafrips Aries II vs Topping D70 vs Parasound Halo integrated D50 performs just as well (maybe better), just doesn't have the balanced outs. You can read about it at AudioScienceReview. | |
| Tekton Design Enzo 2.7 or Lore? Help me decide. I've had the factory-upgraded Double Impact's for a few months now. Chosen for their linear full-range response, 99dB efficiency and value. Some of the best speakers I've had in rotation, with many attributes to praise.Negatives are size, weight, ... | |
| best streamer for Amazon Music HD Answering your question about creating Amazon playlists in BluOS app.You can access Amazon playlists - that were created in Amazon Music.You cannot create/delete or modify Amazon playlists from within BluOS app.Here's what I do... If I want to cre... |