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new member, some questions, need help please
@jaimeromero , Welcome back to the hobby.  A mixed bag of advice on this forum.  I have been into audio for a similar amount of time.  Some has stayed the same, a lot has changed and most confusingly, some brands that were great are less so today... 
DAC options to consider for Innuos streamer
Mola Mola Tambaqui is great sounding for the money.  I am using Zenith SE with mine. A few recommendations: 1.  The Innuos greatly benefits from isolation:  Nordost SortKones (BC or better yet TC) and even better Stillpoints. 2.  Synergistic Re... 
Relaxed/Analog sounding DAC for under $10k (used or new)
Used mola mola tambaqui should definitely be considered.  It plays great with Innuos.  
Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby?
What are your goals? What are your priorities? Where do you want to put this system? What is your budget? Find resources (dealers, friends, clubs, shows) where there are people who understand these questions and what the implications of your a... 
Best Full-Function Preamplifier
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Best Full-Function Preamplifier
Fast freight+1 At this price point the Mola-Mola Makua should be considered.  Reference quality phono stage + preamp is around $16,000 msrp new.  Optional  Stereophile class a rated DAC (identical to Tambaqui standalone) adds around $8000.  Conta... 
A/B Comparison On A Pair Of Moderately Priced Streamers
I have owned/own Aurender, Innuos ZenMini, and Nucleus+.  Aurender sounds very good for the money "out of the box".  ZenMini and Nucleus both must have external Linear Power Supplies added but then both of them sound excellent.  All 3 in this conf... 
a better interconnect cable
Note:  Soulution electronics have very low impedance so matching is more critical than many other brands.  Keep that in mind when you’re auditioning!  
a better interconnect cable
It’s expensive, but a good friend of mine with Soulution is having great experience with Nordost Odin 1 loom although he is considering leaping to Odin 2.  I have all Nordost Valhalla and am exceptionally happy with it.  For Soulution, I would rec... 
Qobuz or Apple Music?
QoBuz streamed through an Innuos using their Sense app. Gets my highest recommendation.  Only disadvantage with QoBuz is slightly smaller selection, but you might have to go a lifetime to discover it!  
For those that have separate Streamers & DACS
I have owned Aurender (very good), nucleus + (very good) and innuos.  With the new Innuos Sense app, the Innuos is exceptional for the money…. One small caveat: Innuos sounds its best with either FLAC or WAV files.  There is a small but significa... 
To Stream or Not to Stream
I upgraded from an Aurender to Roon Nucleus+ to Innuos Zen mini with external power supply running as Roon Core.  Roon crushes Aurender’s conductor controls and Aurender is not Roon compatible.  Though it shouldn’t need to be repeated… today’s Hig... 
Advice on a streamer
Tinear123 got it right!  Buy an Innuos ZenMini and upgrade the power supply at your earliest convenience.  Fantastic for the money.  Can use Innuos own platform or works great as a Roon Core.  Automatic CD ripping-5 minutes/disc.  Even has a built... 
Can a Classe SSP replace a dedicated stereo pre?
Coming to this a little late…. I have had a Sigma SSP and Sigma Amp5 since shortly after the model was released and have been generally very happy.  I thought my experiences might be helpful to those considering Classe.Prior to buyout that resulte... 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
Every Breath You Take — The Police