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Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)
@nathandfwacoustics Any idea why the Hifi Rose 150b is experiencing interruptions? I have one and haven’t experienced any issues like that and the SQ has been excellent. i wouldn’t give up on the 150b. Are you using Tidal or Qobuz? Roon?  
If you HAD to purchase a used (over 4 years old) DAC, what would it be?
How is one supposed to make a recommendation when nothing has been shared about what the DAC will be playing with or your listening preferences? Knowing your whole system and preferences would be very helpful. The OP is asking, "if YOU neede... 
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
@2psyop very sorry for your loss. I think your Mom would want you to listen to your stereo. Maybe even play a record of one of her favorite singers.  
What would you save in a fire?
Cigars  
Music for Working Creatively – I need your help!
Yo Yo Ma, Bach Cello Suites. Try it, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.  
Phono stage for second system
I used the SoundSmith MCP-2MK2 for several years and I thought it was great, especially when used with SoundSmith cartridges. I’ve since upgraded to a Modwright PH9.0 x which was an incremental improvement to my ears. I’m also cycling between seve... 
Right speaker intermittent
One change at a time.  
Component matching expertise - how do you do it?
@ghdprentice Nicely done! Thanks very much.  
colibrie
Tough crowd.  
HQPlayer and old Mac Mini 2012
Great answer @sfgak, Thanks very much!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Horace Silver Quintet, Song for my Father BST 84185 Nice pressing. Breaking in a new cartridge, Argent MC-500HR  
I listened to a pair of Audio Research Reference 330Ms
Lordy!  
Recommendation for tube preamp
@hoytis I like ARC but the LS2b is from around 1994 and almost 30 years old. If you really want to go down this road I’d make sure that verifiable service records exist. Also get the s/n up front — ARC will be able to tell you what service was per... 
I Sold my CD Player!!! Streaming sounds so incredible!!!
Suppose you want to compare his phrasing at a particular point such as 9 min 48 seconds on one vs 9 min 30 seconds on another.  Nothing but your physical media will let you do this   Actually you can do this with streaming quicker than you load... 
I Sold my CD Player!!! Streaming sounds so incredible!!!
Last week I tried to find Sviatislav Richter RCA recording of Bach Well Tempered Clavier Books I and II on my streamer. Roon finds 2 versions on both Tidal and Qobuz in about a second. Obviously this doesn’t work for some obscure recordings tha...