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Your favorite album cover...
Stereolab - Emperor Tomato Ketchup Chromatics - Kill for Love Iggy Pop - The IdiotChromatics - Kill for LoveAndy Stott - Luxury ProblemsSharon Van Etten - Are We There Radiohead -KID A  
Anybody watch the Grammys tonight?
@hifiman5 +1That album is nearly perfect, IMHO.   
Dated but still A rated DACs
Mytek Brooklyn DAC+Absolutely beautiful sound playing Redbook. Multiple filters to choose from to dial in your sound preference.In the future, if you ever decide to play DSD or MQA it will handle that as well.Also adds a better-than-decent phono p... 
Need help looking for a DAC for Samsung TV 4k
@nasaman Great to hear!   
Need help looking for a DAC for Samsung TV 4k
@nasaman Congratulations on your purchase!  Let us know how it sounds when it arrives. 
Need help looking for a DAC for Samsung TV 4k
http://hifiheaven.net/shop/Peachtree-Audio-novaPre-Hybrid-Tube-Preamp-24-bit-192kHz-DAC-Used?languag...That's the cheapest I've found from an online retailer.  Have not checked eBay yet.. 
Need help looking for a DAC for Samsung TV 4k
How about a TEAC UD-301 ?https://www.amazon.com/Teac-UD-301-SV-Monaural-Digital-Converter/dp/B00L9HUB1G/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_23_tr... 
good integrated amps that don't include a phono section or a DAC
Cambridge Audio Azur 851a120WPC, no DAC, no Phono.  Neutral, and slightly warm sound.Under $1k used most of the time. 
Technics EPA-250 Cartridge Matching Concerns
@chakster Thanks. So now I need to know if the EPA-100 can be used without an additional armboard? ha. 
iPod/ITouch direct digital connection to a DAC
The camera adapter works for streaming and music from iTunes, etc.The only time I've encountered it not working, is if the external DAC needs to be powered by the USB from a computer.  Most phones, tablets, ect. don't offer enough power. 
Technics EPA-250 Cartridge Matching Concerns
I have a Sl-1200mk2.Wondering if the EPA-250 can be used without having to change the armboard.Thanks 
iPod/ITouch direct digital connection to a DAC
Are you using iTunes?  If yes, make sure that the output is set to the D150.If that doesn't work, try turning off the D150 completely, unplug the power cable.  Turn off your iPod all the way.  Turn both back on.If that doesn't work, check the D150... 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
@bar81 That's the spirit! 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ and MQA! 
Mytek Brooklyn
I was on a similar boat recently.  Three weeks ago I ordered the Brooklyn DAC+ from an online retailer here on Agon.The retailer's shipment from Brooklyn office was delayed, and very little/vague communication came from that office.  I believe the...