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| Streaming Novice Question: Experience with SmallGreenComputer vs. Fidelizer Products? I completely agree that the Node 2i's internal DAC is not the greatest but as a gateway to a high-end DAC it's hard to beat for simplicity, versatility and price. I use one for Tidal streaming to a Bel Canto DAC 3 through the coax SPDIF output and... | |
| CD Player or Transport I owned two of Simaudio's external DACs, two of their amps and a CD player and every piece was a joy to use and to listen to. I would assume the DAC inside the ACE is a good one. If I had an ACE, adding a good transport like the Cambridge CXC for ... | |
| What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads? This is tangential to what you’re asking but there are things in ad descriptions that leave me scratching my head. “Built like a tank!” — That creates an image for me of something huge, loud, covered in dirt and dangerous. Maybe that’s the truth b... | |
| CD or Streaming... am I missing out? There are regular posts here asking some variation of the same question, "CD or streaming?" It's not an either/or situation. There's absolutely no reason having a great streaming setup means you can't also enjoy whatever pleasure you get from owni... | |
| "Real" streamer vs. Bluetooth adapter--what's the advantage? The explanation in my first post wasn't meant as a criticism of using Bluetooth if that's what's available to you or what you prefer, for whatever reason. I've helped friends put together systems using Bluetooth and Spotify as their main source an... | |
| "Real" streamer vs. Bluetooth adapter--what's the advantage? coys21’s description is accurate. Transmitting music with Bluetooth sends the music through the Bluetooth transmitter in the phone to the Bluetooth receiver that's part of your system. Bluetooth transmission compresses the signal from its original... | |
| Power Amp suggestion It's in the best interest of your local dealers that you update your amps but not necessarily in yours. | |
| Best remote control? The remote that came with my Simaudio I-5 LE could double as a self-defense weapon. | |
| digital to analog converter You’ll need an Toslink optical cable, glass or plastic depending on your budget, and a DAC with an optical input. For output from a TV, a relatively inexpensive DAC should be fine, have a look at models from Schiit and Topping. Then run a pair of ... | |
| What did your system look like 30 years ago? All McCormack electronicsDNA-0.5 Deluxe ampTLC-1 preampSST-1 transportDAC 1 Thiel or Monitor Audio speakers | |
| Connecting Bluesound Node 2i to Anthem receiver The only way to know if there is a difference between the optical and coax connection, and whether you prefer one or the other, is to try it. It isn't just about the cable, the implementation of those options at either end might make a difference.... | |
| Tubes Asylum stereo 5 - I’ve visited Audio Asylum almost every day for some years and my experience has been quite different from yours. The level of technical expertise and the willingness to help others is high and there’s far less of the uninformed posturin... | |
| Tubes Asylum I've encountered the same thing with my VPN software turned on and disabling it solved the problem. I suspect lostbears is correct. | |
| Linking TV audio into Sonos system? Many TVs have an optical audio out. If yours does, connecting that output via a Toslink cable to an inexpensive DAC and then to the Connect with analog cables might give you better sound than using the analog output of the TV. | |
| Better Integrated Amp? At your experience level the Denon would be a good place to start and having a new piece of gear with a warranty would let you focus on other parts of the system. Even the less expensive Denon 600E might be an excellent option since it has built-i... |