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Do I need a preamp/processor?
My source for the 105 doesn’t have it anymore bummer. So my question now is, does the 4K of the 203 outweigh the drop in audio quality?    Or posed differently, does the audio quality of the 105 outweigh the 4K of the 203?By the way,  I spoke with... 
Do I need a preamp/processor?
Has anyone compared the audio quality of the Oppo 105 to that of the 203?also I checked the specs of the tv my wife likes (Samsung Frame), and guess what, it does do 4K UHD. The tv also has HDMI out, and toslink but it’s not specified if it’s an i... 
Do I need a preamp/processor?
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Do I need a preamp/processor?
Thanks auxinput,you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that I wanted flexibility in the system. Its nice to be able to pick up the pieces to build that foundation and the Oppo does sound like it will fit that bill. We are looking to pick ... 
Do I need a preamp/processor?
Wow I’m really glad I asked this question. All of you provided me with such helpful information. I researched the Oppo line since that seemed to. be a common suggestion and one that sounded good for my system. Now I understand why a lot of members... 
Do I need a preamp/processor?
This might be far fetched but if a processor replaces the preamp and DAC in my current set-up, is it possible to add in wireless speakers and have the processor transmit the correct channel to each speaker via Sonos, while still using the wired ls... 
Do I need a preamp/processor?
Thanks for the replies. Is the audio that comes out of my tv via toslink in mono or is it in stereo? 
Best preamp (used or new) under $350???
Thanks for the ideas. There’s some models that I hadn’t thought of and that idea of using an older HT processor is great, but dang those things are so bulky!  Please keep sending ideas. Any tubed ideas? 
Best preamp (used or new) under $350???
Any particular models? 
Looking for a Cheap DAC?
I'm interested too. I'm looking to upgrade from using the Sonos internal DAC. Any sub $200 units that people have tried and liked?  The Schiit Modi 2 Uber looks good too although it doesn't do DSD.  
Class D is just Dandy!
Hi Erik,i had home demoed a Peachtree Audio Nova 125 SE and a Rogue Audio Sphinx v2. Although I wasn't able to do a side by side comparison, from what I recalled, the Red Dragon sounded the best. I also had my old Qinpu A1.0x integrated that I had... 
Class D is just Dandy!
This is a brief tangent from the current topic but I wanted to give an update to those that helped me in selecting a class D amp. I was fortunate enough to pick up a Red Dragon S500 power amplifier from a fellow Audiogoner and I could not be happi... 
Need suggestions for streaming files to my stereo
Thanks to all of you I now have a grasp of how the system works. Now that I understand it better, I thought of a few options. Please let me know what sounds best (or if it's even viable). 1. Use a 7 year old Dell laptop that I forgot we had. Works... 
Need suggestions for streaming files to my stereo
Thanks for explaining that bit about LM. The options are great, and to be honest Prior to this post zi didn't think it would be possible to put together something for such a paltry amount. Sure am glad I posted the question!  The Raspberry option ... 
Correct way to attach speaker wires... Wait, what!!!
Thanks guys. Hey Erik what is WBT?