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Racks made of wood
Thanks so much for your helpful replies! How wonderful that you took time to share your insights. I look forward to looking further into your suggestions over the weekend. 
Bluesound vs SOtM
Thanks so much again for advice 
Bluesound vs SOtM
A barrier for me is that the SOtM is a bit inconvenient to use without Roon, and Roon would increase the overall cost. 
Bluesound vs SOtM
I understand. The SOtM can do wifi with the addition of a dongle, however. 
Bluesound vs SOtM
Thanks very much for your response nycjlee! If the SOtM is a different class, I know what to get, even thought it costs a bit more (when a good power supply is factored in). 
Bluesound vs SOtM
Besides, I tried to feed the DAC with a MacBook Air 2011 and a MacBook Pro 2016. The difference is huge, enough to convince me that the USB source is a key variable 
Bluesound vs SOtM
Thanks for your response! I am using the Codex in USB mode. That means a fixed output volume. What are attenuators? Please explainPS. I just read somewhere in another audiogon thread that it helps unplug the power supply for the MacBook while play... 
Bluesound vs SOtM
Sorry about the typos. It's the auto correction on my phone. One correction: "I have decided to feed the DAC..." 
wifi streamer
I have started with the chromecast audio and can't believe how good it is. I am using the 'extreme quality ' setting in Spotify premium on my stereo (not a boombox) and the chromecast  competes with much more expensive solutions  
wifi streamer
Besides, you can still navigate the Aries via Android devices just not via a native Auralic app 
wifi streamer
Thanks a bunch for all this. Excellent advice  
wifi streamer
Thanks.How about Auralic Aries mini? Seems like stable and versatile solution with good sound quality  
Turntable for life
Thanks so much again to everyone. I read and greatly appreciate all responses!  
Turntable for life
Thanks for all your replies. They're useful and much appreciated. A good turntable is obviously a subjective matter, but there is wisdom in your brief responses here. Besides, it's comforting to be reminded that some people keep their treasures.  
Rega RP8 and alternatives in $3000-4000 range
Thanks, the Well Tempered GTA looks amazing. There are just a few issues for me so I understand what people mean when they say it’s not a turntable for everyone. The vpi signature looks like the perfect turntable but it’s beyond my budget at the m...