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Looking for a front end streamer only.
airmanmike54, Auralic 2.1 is very good transport player, but the way it unfolds Tidals MQA is kind a tricky gray.... So maybe Lumin U1 would be a better choice... big plus it has dedicated external power supply... if not U1, than maybe Lumin T2 wi... 
How to connect Tidal to DAC wireless via iPad
phill55, if you decided to go with node2 try and test both types of interconnections...First: node2->digital cable->DAC audio mirror troubadour se III->preamp->etc. Second: node2-> rca interconnects cables-> direct to the preamp-... 
How to connect Tidal to DAC wireless via iPad
oh, one more thing...your DAC is very good high quality component, but not supporting MQA so if you planning to stream Tidal with it you will miss Tidal’s best quality... think twice before buying streamer... maybe you will benefit from streamer w... 
How to connect Tidal to DAC wireless via iPad
You won’t get best SQ streaming from your iPad, but most optimal way to do it is using Chromecast Audio device with mini Toslink to Toslink optical cable. https://www.whathifi.com/us/google/chromecast-audio/reviewhttps://www.amazon.com/WIREWORLD-S... 
I think some cables are just a little too expensive.
Folks, plz stop communistic, socialistic and other mass fairness ideas... that is totally utopia and it’s already being proven by others bad experiences. All communists and socialists ending being saved and fed by capitalists. Maybe those ideas lo... 
PS Audio BHK lacking..
Another big question...- is hybrid preamps like BHK much better in bass aspect then full tube units like Modwright or VAC ? Did anybody compared same price range preamps with hybrid and full tube circuitry? 
PS Audio BHK lacking..
I was thinking to replace my parasound jc2 with BHK preamp for the last couple of months, but looks like other experiences and opinions r so controversial. Now what I have is big big doubts. Should I do it and will SQ get benefited from it !!!??? 
2k to 4k Streaming DAC
Teac NT-505 is highly recommend ! I have one for about six months with V1.22 firmware update Installed from Japanese website. The new (White) control App from Linn is just excellent with it.  
PS Audio BHK Signature vs Modwright LS100 preamp
Can we see picture of Pallenes computation panel (back panel) here, cause looks like the unit is so rare and it not available online.  
PS Audio BHK Signature vs Modwright LS100 preamp
Hi  so-al, could you plz disclose Pallenes Output impedance? Does it have 12v trigger, headphone stage and dose it futures remote “on” and “off” function? 
PS Audio BHK Signature vs Modwright LS100 preamp
Hi, akiravelvet... not sure that LS-36.5 is better option.... no headphone stage, no 12v trigger, remote won’t control “on” and “off” function... comparing reviews is kind controversial...https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/modwright-ls100-vs-m... 
PS Audio BHK Signature vs Modwright LS100 preamp
Hi, unfortunately i can’t find any reliable data on Aesthetix Pallene specifications... look like this unit is kind a rare.  
Mid Range Streamer DAC recommendation help requested!
Teac NT-505... I have one for about five months... bought it directly from Teac USA with %40 discount...Installed firmware upgrade right away... SQ is just amazing and so far no complaints, except original app won’t work stable, but this is not a ... 
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
Consider Modwright LS300. Very capable peace with a lot of options and it in your price range ($14k)https://www.tweekgeek.com/ls-300-balanced-tube-preamplifier/ 
1st SACD Purchase
I can recommend this one, very rare German press in 2+2+2 recording SACD... the SQ is just amazing... one of the best records I ever heard. https://www.amazon.es/Cl%C3%A1sica-Espa%C3%B1ola-Anette-Maiburg/dp/B006TYJ31IThis one is also pretty good:h...