cfa88
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| Help settle a streaming argument! The topic whether a streamer matters in a digital chain has been brought up several times and yes, a streamer is a key component of your system. Investing in a quality streamer if you have a decent system with expensive gears. Enjoy the music. | |
| Quick subwoofer like SVS micro 3000 What is your budget? Take a look at REL S/510 (10 inch driver) or S/812 (12 inch driver). | |
| Seller Unresponsive after payment. OP Did you purchase the item at a fair price or considerably low price? Did the seller has feedback? I asked because a lot of scammers would sell at a very low price to get buyers' money, and then ignore buyers' messages. Seen a lot these days. | |
| DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER +1 @oddiofyl a great preamp is key to a great sounding system...it is the heart and soul. I have tried a DAC directly to an amplifier, sound horrible in my system. I hope others happy without a preamp, didn't work for me. | |
| Where do I go from here? Yes, it is simple and viable. You also need a DAC. Some streamer has a built-in DAC or preamp has built-in DAC. Alternatively, you can go separate for all components: streamer => DAC => preamp route. | |
| Burning smell You should stop using the amplifier. Contact McIntosh or bring it to a local authorized McIntosh service network for inspection. https://mcintoshlabs.com/support/servicenetwork | |
| Best Dedicated Streamer +1 @charles1dad , absolutely correct My contention is that both the DAC and streamer are important and require equal attention and consideration. | |
| Help and opinions needed on pre-amp situation Quick and easy answer: yes. You absolutely need a separate preamp from your streamer / DAC / preamp unit. You will hear a significant improvement. The next step, if possible, separate the DAC from your streamer at some point. Happy listening. | |
| Probable PayPal Claim @marco1 Up to you whether you want to tell the seller know that you will file a claim. I would not, due to you have given the seller time to resolve the issue. To be clear, you won’t receive your refund right away when you file a claim. As I st... | |
| Probable PayPal Claim @marco1 You should file a dispute asap to have it on record with PayPal. As with any issues, PayPal will investigate and give the seller a chance to respond when you file a claim. After hearing responses from both parties, they will make a decis... | |
| If I rip all my CD's to flac files do I still need a CD transport? Would I be better investing is a quality streamer and DAC? I say yes; however, YMMV. I ripped my high quality CDs into my server/streamer and have never looked back at a CD player again, considering I had owned fairly alright CD players like Mc... | |
| What happen to MQA on Tidal? My Roon still shows MQA through Tidal. | |
| Gustard R26 on sale Build an audio system with a key component (e.g., DAC) desinged and made in China is no different from buying electronics at Walmart. | |
| Any one use Grimm MU1 with Aries Cerat Kassandra ? @ruff2001 I also have the Kassandra and its best connection is via USB. Have you looked at other options for streamers besides Grimm MU1? | |
| When Will the DAC Singularity Be Reached? +1 @mbmi |