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How many of you are digital only systems?
Its ironic that those saying 'never going back' to vinyl are actually going backwards.  
APTX HD
The Bluesound isnt good, if you can return it, do so 
APTX HD
After further experimentation I've gone back to the AAC setting. The sound via Aptx hd lacks fluidtity, Anyone else agree?  
APTX HD
My bluetooth receiver took a while to start sounding good, i use it battery operated using Tidal and my phones mobile data:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/CRDC-Bluetooth-5-0-Audio-Transmitter-Receiver-CSR8675-Aptx-HD-Adapte... 
APTX HD
Im getting good results with Aptx hd, what receiver are you using?  
Another Analog v. Digital Thread? Not Really
The other variable is some folks actially prefer the sound of CD to vinyl but I think they're in the minority. Unfortunately some of these folks work as hifi reviewers.  
Another Analog v. Digital Thread? Not Really
A good digital source (not Oppo) will sound as good as a turntable given a decent recording/mastering. Problem is the majority the digital source material is poor, particularly the digital remasters of old analog recordings.  
$30K DAC in a $70K system - wise or ridiculous?
Your file player should blow away your CD player, if it doesn't, start there.  
Why does my old CD player sound so much better than my new streamer?
Bo, do your CD rips sound better than your CD player?  
Why does my old CD player sound so much better than my new streamer?
If you're tired of vinyl, you're tired of life 
Best budget streamer on the market now?
I only heard the Node analog out with Tidal and it sucked big time.  
Why does my old CD player sound so much better than my new streamer?
Tidal sucks compared to CD, which sucks compared to CD rips 
What streamer?
No, airplay converts your 16/44.1 cd to apple lossless. Airplay is junk.  
Anyone have experience with the new ELAC DDP-2?
Might not be fixable, Roon is gapless. There is free trial i think.  
Anyone have experience with the new ELAC DDP-2?
Thanks for the feedback, I've tried the mconnect app with a Chomecast and couldnt get gapless playback. Assume its the same with the DDP2? Have you tried Roon?