philgo01

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Point of higher priced streamer?
I am 100% SURE there are sonic differences but like anything else in Hi-Fi, is it worth north of $10K vs south of $0.5K ?  Only you can answer that question of value.. Just like automobiles:  Toyota /Ford SUV's are excellent (@ around $50K)  yet t... 
best streamer for Amazon Music HD
I tested Amazon HD before settling with Amazon Unlimited.  While testing HD, I noticed that some albums / tracks are listed as UHD but are playing at CD quality 16/44.1khz.  Amazon Executive Tech support told me that there are albums (e.g. Nora Jo... 
External DAC?
Great input from the community on all the possibilities!  I have both Schiit Modi3 and Topping D50S and I would a very slight edge to the Modi3 although Topping is so rich in features (Bluetooth 5.0 including AptXHD, LDAC codecs) plus Native DSD t... 
Triode or Ultralinear mode
When switching between Triode and UltraLinear modes, do any of you speakers POP loudly ?  Mine does and the manufacturer says it's normal and pop-ing is dependent on speakers ! Not sure why... Regardless,  I worry about possible damage to speakers... 
What is turn on/off sequence of amp and pre-amp?
How about proper sequence of turning ON and turning OFF tube integrated amp that has STANDBY ?  Just got a brand new amp and it pops when switching between UL and Triode modes on the fly (as designed) and it also pops when turning off integrated a...