andrew-benn

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How to make low end digital sound "not terrible" on higher end systems?
Thanks for the replies.I'm using wifi to stream (Spotify or music on my phone) to a Sonos Connect which is connected to the 2Qute DAC.audioengr above mentions reclocking to reduce jitter.  I know nothing about it but this sounds interesting.  It w... 
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Compatibility question regarding a Chord 2Qute and a PS Audio Perfectwave Transport
Thanks for the comments.  They are very helpful to me. 
Compatibility question regarding a Chord 2Qute and a PS Audio Perfectwave Transport
Thanks for the comments.  They are very helpful to me. 
Compatibility question regarding a Chord 2Qute and a PS Audio Perfectwave Transport
Regarding the coax cable, I contacted PS Audio and got the following reply.  I'm not including the authors name as I didn't mention I'd use his email in a post._________________________ Good morning, Though a bit expensive, we really like Anti-cab... 
Compatibility question regarding a Chord 2Qute and a PS Audio Perfectwave Transport
lowrider57,On this, I believe you will find the coax hook-up to the Chord to provide excellent sound as I did, especially since the PS transport is outputting a bit-perfect signal. As mentioned, the cable you choose is important. That could be a... 
Compatibility question regarding a Chord 2Qute and a PS Audio Perfectwave Transport
Hey Al, thanks for the comment on cable length.  I'll check in to it. 
Compatibility question regarding a Chord 2Qute and a PS Audio Perfectwave Transport
Hi lowrider57,From the PWT manual describing the outputs, "The PWT offers multiple digital output choices including: XLR (AES/EBU), RCA and TOSLINK (S/PDIF) as well as I�S"And in discussing the XLR output it further states," XLR. This is a balan... 
Compatibility question regarding a Chord 2Qute and a PS Audio Perfectwave Transport
I guess I’m caught up on all the mentions I’ve seen of the 2Qute doing so much better with utilizing its USB input that ...it gave me cause for concern. I wanted to see if what others thought as up to now it’s just been CDP’s and 2 channel audio.M... 
Compatibility question regarding a Chord 2Qute and a PS Audio Perfectwave Transport
Is there any option to use some kind of adapter to mate the PS Audio S/PDIF (balanced XLR) output to USB input on the 2Qute?--I'm completely un-knowledgeable on this subject and don't even know if such a thing is possible and/or exists.  
Novice requesting preamp options
Thanks again.  I've been reading on the ModWright SWL 9SE you mentioned, many seem to enjoy it.  I'll start looking for a used one for sale and see what I find. 
Novice requesting preamp options
Thanks for the suggestions.  So it seems from the replies that just using a DAC is a good way to go as it can substitute for a preamp?I guess the next question is in my price range can I get a DAC that would sound similar to a older, used "convent...