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    Yesterday, 10:31 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Dave, another choice may be the Cambridge Audio MXN 10. $499 on Amazon. High-level specs: StreamMagic Gen 4 Module – fast music retrieval & high-quality sound ESS SABRE ES9033Q DAC – for the latest streaming capabilities High-quality Internet...
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    Yesterday, 10:10 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Darko's fairly recent review of the Wiim Pro Plus:
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    Yesterday, 10:08 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    The EtherREGEN is a product of UpTone Audio, not Sonore. IIRC, Sonore may have been a reseller of EtherREGEN for a time; I don't know if they still are. John Swenson does the design for both companies' products. Knowing first-hand how good a EE John...
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    Yesterday, 10:04 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Yes, it seems to be a very good value proposition.
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  • nicoff's Avatar
    Yesterday, 08:53 PM
    nicoff replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Dave, if you are the type of individual who enjoys DIY projects, you can build a streamer using a Raspberry Pi. You can find easy-to-follow instructions online. Total cost less than $100.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    Yesterday, 07:23 PM
    Mike replied to a thread N20, n30sa, mc10 in Aurender
    The MC10 will work brilliantly with the N20 and say an Esoteric K-01XD SE. Then both the Esoteric and N20 clock off the same clock Another option is take the DAC and clock funds and put it into an MSB DAC which have clock sync options so you...
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  • Dizzie's Avatar
    Yesterday, 06:56 PM
    Dizzie started a thread N20, n30sa, mc10 in Aurender
    I have an N20 and a DAC that does not accept an external clock. That may change. DAC shopping is a risky task. The N20 will work with the MC10 regardless of whether or not the DAC does. Anyone experience adding the MC10 to the N20? Which...
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  • Mikado463's Avatar
    Yesterday, 05:05 PM
    Mikado463 replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Thank you Stephen !! the WiiM Pro Plus seems to get alot positive attention for it's price point !
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    Yesterday, 04:53 PM
    NewAlkyogre replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    The Allo USBridge, with volumio installed Combined with a Farad linear powersupply
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    Yesterday, 03:50 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    The Eversolo is an excellent choice at it's price point. Here's some others at different price points worth consideration: Wiim Pro ($149) and Wiim Pro Plus ($219): WiiM Pro and Plus | Versatile Audiophile Streaming: Unleash the Brilliance ...
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  • nicoff's Avatar
    Yesterday, 01:11 PM
    nicoff replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    With the Eversolo device, you could rip your CD collection and it can access it. That way you can listen to your own music collection without having to pay for a music streaming service.
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  • nicoff's Avatar
    Yesterday, 09:34 AM
    nicoff replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Agree with Bones. Streaming from online services works great. Music services like Qobuz also include different versions/mastering of albums so you can actually get to check the changes. My experience is that once you get used to streaming, there...
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  • brodricj's Avatar
    Yesterday, 09:22 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    It will be interesting to see if MSB re-sell traded units, and if so, how much markup they put on them. As a buyer, $57K for a Select II in good condition is an OK deal. But original Select II owners probably not happy if there's a flood of cheap...
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  • nicoff's Avatar
    Yesterday, 09:20 AM
    nicoff replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    The Eversolo DMP-A6 has received excellent reviews/recommendations in other sites (ASR). Not sure if it is allowed to post links here, but you can Google it. You will also find other options for streamers in your price range that are also highly...
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  • Mikado463's Avatar
    Yesterday, 08:44 AM
    Mikado463 replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Answering Tom & Jacks question on a DAC, my SACD/CD player (Marantz Ruby) DAC is accessible I do believe
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  • W9TR's Avatar
    Yesterday, 08:40 AM
    W9TR replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Dave - do you have a DAC?
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    Yesterday, 05:44 AM
    Hear Here replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Not sure of the rest of your equipment, but it seems a shame to have to buy a new box of electronics just for streaming. That one looks rather better than the obvious choice (Bluesound Node), but it still includes a DAC that I presume you already...
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  • Jack's Avatar
    May 6, 2024, 09:09 PM
    Jack replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Dave Do you have a separate DAC or would you be using the one in the streamer. As to the DMP-A6 it is a well built unit with a good screen and and a complete software package that allows you to stream from Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon, Deezer, Radio...
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  • Bones13's Avatar
    May 6, 2024, 08:40 PM
    Bones13 replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    The files have to come from somewhere. I was active in “computer audio” about when it started. I have a medium sized collection of computer files. These were ripped from CDs, and more recently purchased from various websites. Starting from Zero,...
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  • Mikado463's Avatar
    May 6, 2024, 08:10 PM
    Mikado463 replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Bones, thanks for the reply ! No, I haven't decided on a streaming source/supplier yet. As for the WiiM gear , I too have heard good things for their relative low costs, perhaps a good way to 'get my toes wet' ?
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    May 6, 2024, 05:48 PM
    Bones13 replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Do you have a music streaming service already? If you are wanting to explore, for low cost, the Wiim units are well regarded. But the Eversolo is well reviewed as well. HiRose is another brand. Be sure to figure out where your music is...
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    May 6, 2024, 03:56 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Didn’t even know there was such a neighborhood. Haven’t heard the Eversolo. Heard the name though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mikado463's Avatar
    May 6, 2024, 03:50 PM
    Mikado463 replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    in the neighborhood of the Eversolo, less than 1k
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 6, 2024, 03:35 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Depends on budget. The Aurender A15 and Lumin T3 are both excellent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mikado463's Avatar
    May 6, 2024, 03:27 PM
    Mikado463 started a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    My son is trying his best to help the 'old man' come into the 21st Century. Currently my sources are SACD/CD and LP's. In so far as streaming is concerned he utilizes an Eversolo DMP-A6. Even for this Neanderthal it seems pretty straight forward and...
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  • brodricj's Avatar
    May 5, 2024, 07:45 PM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric 
    I guess the priority is to get the flurry of new SE units out to customers and then take care of the previous model SE upgrades. Seems to be happening that way here also.
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  • pietpara's Avatar
    May 5, 2024, 02:15 PM
    pietpara replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Thanks! I got confused by the sentence that "the DAC is just a SW algorithm on an FPGA". The actual conversion to analogue still happens outside the FPGA in the discrete component part... the unique part of the Esoteric (not being a standard chip).
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 5, 2024, 09:41 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric 
    Yes, that’s the plan. Right now the focus is getting the new SE’s out the door. Then I think they will formulate the upgrade program. But the plan is for it to be done in-house in the USA. Esoteric sure is busy! SE models and tone arm...
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  • brodricj's Avatar
    May 5, 2024, 08:52 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric 
    I want to upgrade my D1X to SE but it can't be done locally here yet. I wonder if SE upgrades (of the Grandioso) can be done in the US?
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  • gordon's Avatar
    May 4, 2024, 06:55 PM
    gordon replied to a thread 54 Years Ago Today ....... in General Off Topic Forums
    I was 9 at the time. So, i was probably smoking a cigarette, and drinking a beer.
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  • Kairosman's Avatar
    May 4, 2024, 05:20 PM
    Kairosman replied to a thread Lumin L2 not grouping album songs in Lumin App in Lumin
    Yup, am having trouble streaming now, I just want to hear local files via the L2 - the biggest sonic upgrade in my system is more dynamics and its concomitant sense of "life" that adds to the music.
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  • Mikado463's Avatar
    May 4, 2024, 04:57 PM
    Mikado463 replied to a thread Christy McVie has passed in General Off Topic Forums
    hey 'geek', you back on the crack pipe again ?? what does the above grammatical nightmare have to do with McVie's passing ??
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 4, 2024, 12:23 PM
    Mike replied to a thread 54 Years Ago Today ....... in General Off Topic Forums
    That’s just crazy. So sad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • brad225's Avatar
    May 4, 2024, 11:47 AM
    brad225 replied to a thread 54 Years Ago Today ....... in General Off Topic Forums
    I have a 77 year old brother in law that believes the earth is flat. No one went to the moon. The Holocaust never happened and is an antisemite. Any guess who I have no contact with at family gatherings or life in general. He is not worth the...
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  • steve59's Avatar
    May 4, 2024, 09:14 AM
    steve59 replied to a thread What is a good, simple, effective, ad blocker for my Android phone? in Computer/Digital Audio
    ABP is what I use on the pc. Ad Blocker + everyone probably already knows about for pc, have you checked it for your phone?
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  • Speedskater's Avatar
    May 4, 2024, 08:18 AM
    Speedskater replied to a thread 54 Years Ago Today ....... in General Off Topic Forums
    And a year later: The May 4 Shootings at Kent State University On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of Kent State University demonstrators, killing four and wounding nine Kent State students ...
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  • coucou_AS's Avatar
    May 4, 2024, 05:31 AM
    coucou_AS replied to a thread Lumin L2 not grouping album songs in Lumin App in Lumin
    Problem solved. You have to speicifical tag Various Artists for compilations with multiple artists. This was not the case with MinimServer. And by the way, I can confirm that the L2 is fantastic, it improved the sounds stage in my system!
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    May 4, 2024, 12:15 AM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread New Everest, Omega XC and Block Audio C-Lock in Shunyata Research
    Congrats on your Everest & Omega XC PC. In my experience, they are true "game-changers" to use an over-used phrase. Not surprised that your Everest also sounds better on the Symposium than the piece of granite; it likely sounds better because...
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  • stereogeek's Avatar
    May 3, 2024, 08:27 PM
    stereogeek replied to a thread Christy McVie has passed in General Off Topic Forums
    Phil A.....I see you have one of Mike VansEvers' power conditioners. I met Mike about 25 years ago and became pretty good buddies. He lived less than a mile away, when I lived in south Tampa. I was telling Mike about my system at the time and how it...
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  • bryans's Avatar
    May 3, 2024, 08:03 PM
    bryans replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    From MSB Website regarding present trade in: Up to 90%? What can I actually expect? Up to 90% when trading The Cascade DAC in “good condition” for The Sentinel DAC while in current production. Up to 50% when trading The Select DAC with or...
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  • stereogeek's Avatar
    May 3, 2024, 07:23 PM
    stereogeek replied to a thread 54 Years Ago Today ....... in General Off Topic Forums
    Some folks believe the moon landing was fake and professional wrestling is real.
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  • Audiofan57's Avatar
    May 3, 2024, 06:54 PM
    Audiofan57 replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric 
    I recently upgraded from the XD, to the new SE. it is a major improvement in sound quality. .
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 3, 2024, 06:06 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Discrete - Premier - Ref - Cascade No more select Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • bryans's Avatar
    May 3, 2024, 05:47 PM
    bryans replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Clearly I am missing something here. Prior to the Cascade announcement the lineup was Discrete -> Premier -> Reference -> Select II. If the new Cascade replaces the Select II the new lineup would be Discrete -> Premier -> Reference -> Cascade. MSB...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 3, 2024, 04:15 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Replaces select 2 Premier plus DD closes the gap. That’s the thinking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • bryans's Avatar
    May 3, 2024, 03:51 PM
    bryans replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    I missed this. So, the Cascade replaces the Reference, and a new Sentinel (flagship) is still coming? If this is the case that is a HUGE price gap between the Premier and Cascade. I was hoping for a new Reference model given the new Cascade...
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  • coucou_AS's Avatar
    May 3, 2024, 02:15 PM
    coucou_AS replied to a thread Lumin L2 not grouping album songs in Lumin App in Lumin
    Hi Phil A Thanks for you reply. Yes I have re-taged the album with Mp3Tag but it didn't help. Indeed these are part of an album where there are multiple artists. However I didn't fill the "main artist" field in Mp3Tag. But I have selected the...
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    If I sell the something on your site for close to what I ask what would be a reasonable contribution?
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    Hello Mr Mike.
    Sorry if I said something wrong ,since I'm new to this hobbies.

    Today I auditioned 30.2 with NAT SET monoblock. The voice was so full of body but I still miss some bass and I think it kinda rolled off in high. The equipment separation was good only some albums.

    Then I auditioned Diablo120 with their Mojos(different dealers). I'm amazed with the soundstage, image and how clean they produced them(is that mean they bright?), but instantly I miss the Midrange and full body voice feel of Harbeth and NAT.

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    Hello Mr Mike.

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    Hello Mike.

    Can you help give me some advices?

    I got Harbeth 30.2 anniversary.

    I'm looking for an amplifier PassLabs XA25 is enough?or should I go for bigger gryphon Diablo120 ?
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    Mike, 12mths ago new mk2 (with copper heatsinks + upgrades) was €30000, the one in pics was €16000. I'd happily ask the world distributor if you wish. I have no financial interest at all in this. Met him 12ths ago in Paris, we got chatting. Lovely man, Italian, prefers speaking English to French even though he lives in Paris. Hah!
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    Hi Mike - thanks for setting up the board. We lived in Sarasota from '88 to '93. Nice place. With 6" of snow last night, I'm envious!
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