wturkey

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DAC/Preamp quandry
Not going to beat the OP up with AI slop. Buy the WiiM. They are great. I have 2. Both Ultras. If you intend to use them for their DAC section, it takes quite a while to burn in. Maybe buy a used one that has some burn in on it.   
Do Audiophiles Hear Real Differences, or Are They Justifying Expensive Purchases?
Holy AI slop  
How many watts do you really need?
All of them…..  
Favorite Beatles Song
Octopus's Garden  
why are sellers to be trusted, but buyers are not?
Is the AI slop necessary is answering every question?  
Which DAC would be better to play my cds through?
Play the cd on the Blu-ray player and see how it compares to the CD player. It may surprise you.   
Preamp Upgrade Advice
One of the leading factors to consider when buying a preamp is getting one with adjustable gain. Having a preamp with too much gain is less than ideal. Coda, Audia, Audible Illisions are 3 manufacturers that provide adjustable gain. There are plen... 
SIMPLY AMAZING: Coda Technologies 07x Preamplifier
Like @yyzsantabarbara , I too have moved on from the 07X. It was a fine unit and to its credit, miss it from time to time. It was replaced by an Audible Illusions L3A. It served me well for a while. That was replaced with an Audia Flight PRE. The ... 
How many new LPs did you pick up in 2025?
New = 3 or so.    Used probably 100 or so.    Offloaded about 100 as well.   
What's In Your Tape Cassette Deck Tonight?
Lou Reed Set the Twilight Reeling   
What's In Your Tape Cassette Deck Tonight?
The Velvet Underground  White Light/White Heat  
Seller Would Not Sell Because I had Zero Feedback. Why?
The seller made the right move. Lots of scammers scamming nowadays. If the selller has a high feedback rating, what is the concern with sending F&F?  
Cartridge for Technics SL-1200MK2
Technics EPC cartridges would be a solid fit as they were designed to work with the Technics tables. I bought one NOS a few years back for an SL-Q3 table and am quite satisfied. I forget which model is here. The were many iterations of the EPC.     
FM Radio, anyone?
Still listen to FM radio on the regular as it is hassle free.  
Help With Buzzing Sound
Try a cheater adapter on the power cable to eliminate a potential ground loop issue.