balooo2

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New streamer
Congratulations on finding gear you believe will suit your needs. These streamer threads are really heating up and my guess is will continue to do as more and more folk who love vinyl (As I do) are finding we are not missing anything via quality s... 
New streamer
The most important thing I’ve learned about being in love with audio is you’re gonna have to kiss a bunch of toads to find what works for you. Yes there are some brands that excel at what they do and consideration should start there but once you w... 
Add Chord Cutest (DAC) to Bluesound Node or purchase HiFi Rose RS150BDAC
+1 regarding the Cutest being overpriced and over rated. Have you considered the Eversolo DMP-A8? I recently ordered one (expecting it Friday) as an upgrade from the DMP-A6. I am very impressed with the Eversolo and going all in. The UI on the Eve... 
Ken Fritz article
@carlsbad2 and @p05129 I knew there would likely be those that would respond as the two of you did with personal attacks because you likely see yourselves in what is being presented in the article. I feel sorry for you too.You have no idea my lev... 
Ken Fritz article
I stand corrected. Obsession with the exception of extremely rare cases,the likes of Da Vinci,Tesla or Archimedes for example are never a good thing.Better? For the rest of us mere mortals and non geniuses keep your sh*t in check is the moral of ... 
Ken Fritz article
Gald I don't meet the standard of many here that consider themselves "Audiophiles". Obsession is never a good thing.  
DAC upgrade
@mojo771 www.vinshine.audio is the US Denafrips distributor. Alvin Chee is the owner and one of the nicest and most honest guys in audio. Also consider the used market Denafrips units are rock solid.  
DAC upgrade
+1 regarding the Denafrips dacs but there is something else you may want to consider...You have a golden oppurtunity right now to hit two cans with one rock. Seriously consider a decent streamer dac combo the Node is an ok streamer (in its day) bu... 
Impulsive drive to buy the EverSolo dmp-A8 or should I wait ? That is the question.
The Eversolo is talked about so much because it truly is an outstanding value. I recieved a DMP A6 as a christmas gift and cannot beleive the SQ from the base edition,in fact I am considering upgrading to the A8 because I am so impressed with the ... 
Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer?
I rest my case...  
Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer?
@joekapahulu You are getting some interesting advice here most of it not really addressing your primary concern...practically no music service availabilty limit, modest cost and something Momma can enjoy without asking you for assistance everytime... 
Integrated power for KEF R3 Meta
The Kefs absolutely need power and not just brute force...you want an amp that can swing between 2-8 Ohms because that is the R3’s performance range. I have the R3’s paired with a Parasound A23+ power amp great match but since you are seeking an i... 
ARE AUDIOPHILES OVERLY SENSITIVE BY NATURE?FEELINGS AND OPINIONS?
@ticat Please do take my comment above to be directed at you personally, it is a generalization. I apologize if it comes off that way.  
ARE AUDIOPHILES OVERLY SENSITIVE BY NATURE?FEELINGS AND OPINIONS?
@ticat Thats because we are real men telling it like it is, there is nothing subjective about simply being respectful of others. Additionally the offenders (many are serial posters/commenters) may recognize themselves and have nothing to bring to ... 
ARE AUDIOPHILES OVERLY SENSITIVE BY NATURE?FEELINGS AND OPINIONS?
@uncledemp I agree with your theory 100%. The man boys that come at folks in most cases for no reason other than offering an opinion or choice of purchase with nasty,snarky remarks would never do that to another mans face. I can only deduce these ...