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15 ohm speakers yea or nay?
Just a follow-up. I sold my Oppo sonica dac and substituted a  Geshelli j2 with the akm4499  and sparkos op amps. What an amazing change. I love the Falcons with the Belles equipment. I also  have a rogue Cronus magnums2 but haven’t tried it. I’m ... 
Tidal login problem using Oppo Sonica
I decided to sell the unit and took the hit. I’ll try a Geshelli with the new ak 4399 chip. Using a wiim to stream . Have  a couple of weeks before the dac arrives. I choose aquarium glass with white.   
Eversolo dmp A6 vs Master edition vs Z8
I spoke to Amir the owner of summitt audio and he said the clocking and op amps made the background uierer  and noise floor lower. I’m only interested in the Dac and streamer portion of the unit . jjss49, pls let us know about your thoughts compa... 
Rogue CM2
Yy, what is theLM dac?  
Rogue CM2
What are your thoughts on the Qutest? What else did you listen to before your purchase?  
from Sphinx to Cronus Magnum?
I agree with Iradder. I heard both using speakers (I can’t remember the name) at Hollywood stereo in Florida and the difference was night and day.  
Rogue Cronus 2 vs 3
Thankyou all for your responses. I know they upgraded the phono and headphone circuits but it’s the sonic enhancements that I wish I could knew more about and as Arafiq was pointing out that’s one person opinion. The price difference is more than ... 
Tidal login problem using Oppo Sonica
It maybe short sighted but I dislike subscriptions. The idea of paying $60 @yr for as long as I have the Oppo is distasteful. I might be short sighted and foolish but it maybe time to sell the Oppo.  
Tidal login problem using Oppo Sonica
I dropping Tidal. Support is responsive but only have 1 line. It’s someone else’s fault. I’ll buy a Wiim streamer for $150.   
Bluesound Node 2021 vs Cambridge CXN v2 sonically worth the price difference ?
Axpona   
Bluesound Node 2021 vs Cambridge CXN v2 sonically worth the price difference ?
Thankyou Soix. I have that and unit and the zen aurylic on the list . I heard the Altair is very good but out of my price range . I’m heading to expona so hopefully I can hear them in a system, but it won’t be mine. I can get opinions .   
Bluesound Node 2021 vs Cambridge CXN v2 sonically worth the price difference ?
Jj I agree Bluetooth is horrible for quality streaming.    my sonica is working well except Tidal has made a change in software so I can no longer use tidal . I’m going to Axpona so hopefully I’ll find a streamer dac under 2k that bests my Sonica.   
Oppo sonica 9018 chip
Very true. Thankyou  
15 ohm speakers yea or nay?
I’ve listened to them in a showroom a several years ago. When I went up the line the compact 7s sounded better.. What did you think of the Q7s compared to all your other speaker history. I’ve read nummerous posts by you and you certainly have a g... 
15 ohm speakers yea or nay?
I may need a bigger speaker for the area. The listening area is 9x13 but it opens in behind the listening area and to the side of the listening chair. How do you determine if a larger speaker is needed?