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Dreamin' of streamin'
What’s your budget? People will soon start throwing names of equipment they have but that won’t be of any help to you if they don’t know your budget.   
How do I know if my systems any good?
@mahgister    Welcome back old friend.   
For those that have heard Dutch & Dutch 8c..
I am seriously looking at the 8C but I probably will keep my LUMIN X1 until at least I can be sure the 8C alone can handle everything flawlessly. Thanks.   
For those that have heard Dutch & Dutch 8c..
@willywonka  Seems that the DSP process happens at a later stage, so it won’t be disabled. Whether analog or digital, the signal is treated the same way. Both are manipulated in the digital domain. The analog signal is converted back to digital b... 
For those that have heard Dutch & Dutch 8c..
Thanks. I got it. Would it be then fair to say that if I get the 8C, I can get rid of my DAC without suffering any lost in performance. Thanks again for the quick and thorough response.   
For those that have heard Dutch & Dutch 8c..
Hello @dutchdutchna  If I have a DAC that I like going to my preamp, and I connect the analog out to the 8C, will the signal stay analog or will it be re-process by the speakers? In other words, can the 8C DAC be bypassed in favor of my DAC?  Tha... 
My Final System Build in Words & Pictures
Outstanding!!  
Advice on how to liquidate system
Hang in there my friend. There is more to life than just one thing. Shift your passion to something else. Show the rest of the world that you are a resilient, multifaceted individual. You can do it, won’t be easy but you got this.   
Streaming through Marantz Pre/Pro
@johnread57   The two problems you are having are very common. Your system is sounding a little harsh and cold as your wife noticed. The solution is room acoustic. You can have a professional address it for you (where is the fun in that) or you... 
Streaming through Marantz Pre/Pro
You need an external DAC for music. The DAC in the pre/pro is not good.   
Ahmad Jamal passes.
A legend is gone.   
AudioQuest Pegasus "fever" RCA cables
Try Ali express.   
Goodbye Everyone
@elliottbnewcombjr  Sorry to see you leave but your comment about the lack of manners on the site is right on point. I have seen so many ask questions and not even bother to acknowledge the people who take the time to answer. Sometimes, someone w... 
speaker cables under 1k for Harbeth 30.2XD?
Speaker cables price varies greatly whether you want 3 feet or 6 feet.   
Should I Keep my Second CD Player?
Sell the Supernova while you still can. The market for used CD players is shrinking by the minute.