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| Great network streamers with only USB outputs I think the Singxer is probably the best one mentioned, with the Holo being very close behind. The Bryston and Bel Canto stuff is just mediocre, not great imho. | |
| Great network streamers with only USB outputs Even though there was some push back upthread about USB to SPDIF converters, I would encourage you to look into those. Many pro reviewers have had big success with them and some, like the 6moons guy, state they have yet to find any situation where... | |
| Cable vs fiber for audio quality I wouldn't worry about it. Besides, it's going to be on and in use 24/7 from the moment it is installed, so any theoretical burn-in benefits will take care of themselves pretty quickly. | |
| Innuos Zen vs Pulse I think Innuos is smart in staggering the models so Pulse and Zen don't quite directly compete with one another at the same price point. I have considered going with the Pulsar at some point but that's because I have no need for the features offer... | |
| Back to the DAC The Laiv Harmony discussed earlier looks interesting but I would personally hold off until the brand is more established. If they really go the way of Denafrips then it will be a safe bet down the road. Look back at the Fore Audio Daisy which 6m... | |
| Should we care if a piece of equipment comes from a pet-free, kid-free, smoke-free home? The problem with people who stink - and I would put most smokers in that category - is that they don't know they stink. The same could be said for radicals not knowing how radical they really are, but I'll stick to the topic at hand. I don't ca... | |
| All in one unit for headphones- help me decide @freediver Pathos does make really nice stuff but the original post has more criteria for built in streamer and ability to play files from an SSD, either internal or external via USB. I was about to recommend the T+A HA200 as one of the best solut... | |
| Eversolo DMP -A8 Server,Dac, Streamer,Preamp - best bang for the Buck I upgraded from the Eversolo A6 to the A8 and am really happy so far. I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface on all the features yet, but really enjoying the parts I have used. Eversolo (and parent company Zidoo) reminds me a little of ... | |
| Qobuz vs. Tidal If you use Roon it at least equalizes the UI part, so you can make a decision more based on SQ. I personally like Qobuz just a tiny bit more but it's not as obvious to me as what some people say. Also keep in mind all streaming services have a... | |
| Quite a few Bricasti M21 DACs for sale cheap I hear good things about using either Roon or HQPlayer to convert all music to DSD, then feed it through the one bit converter on the Bricasti DACs. I find that almost always sounds great even when using regular Delta Sigma designs, so should work... | |
| 15k for streamer and dac....how much on each? I have to agree with the poster above who said "let your ears decide" and that there is no standard recommended percentage. Streaming transports vary wildly in pricing and features, and are one of those areas where spending more does not neces... | |
| All in one unit for headphones- help me decide I haven't heard the first two, but can confirm the Rose and Cambridge models are not what I'd call really serious headphone solutions. They are fine for casual or late night listening on a $200 headphone, and I'm glad they have the option. But for... | |
| Aurender is finally Roon Ready?! Agree, Doshi electronics with Joseph speakers seems like a recipe that would be flattering to almost any streaming device. My personal experience is that it varies whether Roon is the best option or whether some other choice is best. Some device... | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? Wait, just to clarify, is Exogal no longer involved at all? Even after all the announcements etc? | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? No the removed post was mine, I copied and pasted a supposed facebook post that had been attached to Mark's email asking for review units to be returned. Apparently an admin thought it was inappropriate so they deleted it. But the post was mainly ... |