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Network Audio Player - need some basic advice
Get a used Sony HAP-Z1ES and don’t look back. You can get a used one for as low as 1200-1250.00. I had a dedicated computer and dac and an Aurender N100H and dac and I like the Sony much better. The Sony HDD app is much easier to use and the sound... 
Amp ac cable connection
The Shunyata Hydra 2 is designed for high power amps and does not limit the current. 
Focal Aria 936 vs 926 bass response
I would get the 936 from the dealer and if it doesn't work out in your room, return them for the 926 instead. 
repair or replace luxman preamp
First thing I would do is put a fresh set of batterys in the remote. 
Is a Power Amp the Answer?
This is a little more than your price range, but a Parasound Halo integrated amp will make your Triton 5 speakers sing. I run mine with the Triton 2 and it is truly a match made in heaven. The Halo integrated comes up used here once in a while. I ... 
Is it worth upgrading my power conditioner to Shunyata?
I use 3 Shunyata Hydras (older ones) in my main system with all Shunyata power cords.  The Shunyata conditioners do NOT limit current in any way.  As a result, I have dead quiet background and a crystal clear sounding system.  I wouldn't even cons... 
Need recommendation for a CD player
I purchased my last cd/sacd player and it is an Esoteric.  I did it mainly for the very robust build quality and that they will be able to service the player if need be for years and perhaps decades to come. 
Looking for laptop Windows 10 for music only.
Audiogon wouldn't let me post the link.  You go to Asus site and look up model:  Q504UA laptop. 
Looking for laptop Windows 10 for music only.
I bought an Asus laptop with 15.6 inch HD display (touch screen), Intel i5 processor and 12gb of ram.. It has 3 usb3 inputs/outputs, a backlit keyboard and runs the latest Windows 10 Anniversary Edition. I was using JRivers 21 set for DSD output c... 
Sony Hapz1es or blue sound.......
The Sony HAP-Z1ES has both Spotify and TuneIn music services with the latest firmware. Internet VTuner was discontinued in October 2015.Like I said earlier, I like it much better than my previous Aurender N100H and Wyred4Sound DAC-2 DSD and Femto ... 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
I agree with analogluvr, I too have spent great amounts of money on a piece of equipment, only to find I don't like it.  Once I replaced everything in my system after buying a pair of speakers which everyone raved about, including us regular peopl... 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
bo1972Thanks for totally hijacking my thread even though I asked you nicely to stop.  This is now way off topic.  Why don't you start your own thread?Please go promote yourself elsewhere in your own thread.  FWIW, I could care less about your thou... 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
xti16....+1 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
I do not have any home theater and only use the Triton 1 for music.  Both Stereophile and TAS reviewed the speakers in a stereo only music system and gave it rave reviews.  It is the best speaker I have heard for my musical tastes and is definitel... 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
ricred1................I never said I heard the new Monitor Audio speakers.  I have heard them over the years and always found them bright and not to my liking at all.  I have always preferred speakers with silk dome tweeters, that is until I got ...