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MHDT dac...and which streamer/server?
To Roon or not to Roon does remain a consideration. And I'm really unsure how decisive this is.For me, this option is gonna run alongside my preexisting formats, not instead of, or taking over from them.I have no interest at all in upsampling, dsp... 
MHDT dac...and which streamer/server?
I'm seriously tempted by the Limetree Bridge.£2k all in w the Orchid.Runs TosLink and RCA Coaxial.Is Orchid good w an optical connection? 
MHDT dac...and which streamer/server?
But there are various levels of SGC and especially Rendu...up to close on $8k for the fully loaded SystemeOptique.For me, this is not a simple case of wanting the cheapest option for cheapest sake...if I did, I'd just stream YT or use a Bluesound ... 
Soundsmith - Thank you to everyone.
Peter, I'm the last person to accurately comment on accuracy Lol.But before acquiring the Straingauge, I used to run a Transfiguration Temper Supreme, and then their Orpheus.Compared to my more coloured carts...Roksan Shiraz, Zu Denon 103, Lyra Sk... 
MHDT dac...and which streamer/server?
ANOTHER new reference dac for Terry? I can't keep up Lol. 
Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update
My Terminator is mounted on Vic's slate Salvation, and the combination really slays. 
Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update
Absolutely keep it in contention. Cart loading issue at the time, not the tt or arm. 
MHDT dac...and which streamer/server?
Mapman, the phrase "most any good streamer" isn't narrowing things down too much Lol.I'm sliding twds Innuos Zenith. Have had feedback from Grannyring here that the combination w MHDT really sings. There is good backup in UK. It's RoonCore and End... 
Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update
What is TFT, sorry?No, my issue was purely a cart issueI didn't realise I had a totally incorrect loading value on my phonoHad I got that right, or used my cart, likely I would have kept itFate intervened, and I ended up 12 months later w Salvatio... 
MHDT or Border Patrol
Gelle, I'm fascinated by all this. For an owner using a Lampi GG to want for nothing in using an MHDT is a fantastic testimonial.And your's amongst dozens more that are 100% effusive.Is this dac the single biggest bargain in digital audio.I'm tryi... 
Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update
Albert, not quite in the same town. I was in London, him 100 miles away.As I moved away from the main dealer/big magazines input on gear choice to more online searches, I first found my Zus, and then the whole world of idlers. LT arms were, and st... 
Soundsmith - Thank you to everyone.
Peter, I don't think I've ever seen another hifi designer write so appealingly and show their hunan side so openlyTotally refreshing  
MHDT or Border Patrol
Guys, what a fascinating thread. Normally I only hang around the analog forums (more shade there, I can stay hidden Lol), but I'm finally (Covid-permitting) gonna try and get off the fence and make that streaming purchase, obv needing to settle on... 
Soundsmith - Thank you to everyone.
Peter, you should have a couple of SG repl stylii emails from me. Look fwds to yr reply. 
Soundsmith - Thank you to everyone.
MC, you do know that after WW2, when Germany was in ruins, and the British Civil Service went over there, expecting the population to be on it's knees, what they found were the people literally rebuilding their car factories from the rubble w thei...