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Bluesound Node 2021 DAC - I sold my Denafrips Ares II
This is a great thread.  I have a newer node 2i with an USB output.  I hooked up an Ares II with a good quality coax cable and noticed a significant reduction is sound quality.  I could have come to the conclusion that the Ares II is a POS, but...... 
Amp on eBay shipped from Japan?
Thanks for the comments.  I've looked at seller feedback and while positive, the items being sold are the the $100 to $300 range and are not audio equipment in the $4k to $5k range.  Just seems suspicious to me.  
Bluesound Node 2i Question
Ethernet cable hardwired to the router was not feasible in my case.  We are using blueteeth, so I have a feeling its streaming from my ipad.  The user interface is just fine in my opinion.  The only problem I see with the unit is the blue light st... 
Any experience with Tannoy loudspeakers?
Just received my brand spanking new Tannoy Arden Legacy speakers today and fired those puppies up with my McIntosh MA7000.  Could not be happier.Listening to the Tannoys is like drinking top shelf aged bourbon when you are used to the cheap stuff.