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Aurender and native DSD output
The aurender converts dsd files to pcm on all the spidf outputs.   If you turn native dsd on it will only play the files through usb  
Bach organ recordings
Marie Claire Alain complete bach organ works on Erato with picture of organ pipes on the cover.   She did three different versions, I bough this one  copyright 1986 add and it is very good  another is all digital  which I have streamed and it i... 
speakers similar to focal kanta 1
used is great, better even say 2-4k  
Contemporary Classical Composers - new discoveries
Marjan Mozetich   Especially    Angels in Flight amazing  
Contemporary Classical Composers - new discoveries
Marjan Mozetich   Especially    Angels in Flight amazing  
Will audio gear be ok in unheated house
I do appreciate all the feedback.   I have learned a lot here at this forum regarding all aspects of audio. Especially useful are the responses from people who have done it. I have left the speakers there for 3 years no problem. Funny, but it j... 
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
Hilary Hahn Vladimir Horowitz  
Is Aurender N10 still a good option
I have owned  the n100,  n150 and the n10.  I still have them all, now using the n10 in speaker rig, n150 for headphones and secondary system. My assessment:   The n100 sounds great with local files  streaming is ok but not great.  Actually a gr... 
Streamer Selection - Thoughts Requested Please!
Oops, forgot one.  I had the Innuos Zen MK3 for a while, nice app and also a roon endpoint, but I found it harsh compared to the Aurender.   One other point,  I have a bit of hearing sensitivity, and started using Roon just for the DSP.  With th... 
Streamer Selection - Thoughts Requested Please!
My experience with streamers, all with Yggdrasil LIM phone/ipad:   sounded ok at the time but in fact very harsh and noisy commpared to dedicated streamer Raspberry pi with digione signature hat and Shanti:  huge improvement but still harsh  esp... 
would innuos mk3 streamer benefit from network filter
Though I bought it used it was only about a month old, and I think little used,  so break was an issue contrary to what I had previously posted  
would innuos mk3 streamer benefit from network filter
update:   I broke in the Zen mk3  for about 5 days,  now it sounds fantastic.   Thanks for all help  
would innuos mk3 streamer benefit from network filter
I have been listening to the Innuos more, sounds better, maybe did need some break-in. Plus it is now in my second system which does have a cheap Forman power conditioner. My streamers all have a different sound signature, which is a bit of a sur... 
would innuos mk3 streamer benefit from network filter
Thanks for the responses. I bought the unit used so break in shouldn't be an issue.  But I will give it time,  maybe it wasn't used much.  The Lumin u2 mini improved greatly with time. I am using it with a Schiit Yggdrasil. No power conditioner...