yashu

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Hardware Streamers
 Cstaples,Node runs directly (rca) to my integrated amp.  It is using its own dac.With my Oppo 105 I run directly to my amp using balanced cables.  So it is using the oppo dac.  Sound is far superior thru the oppo. 
Hardware Streamers
I have the node2 as well as Oppo 105d.Listening to Tidal through the Oppo is far superior to the node2.  Much more detail and a more well rounded musical presentation.  The node while very good just doesn’t compare to the oppo for sound quality.  ... 
Blue Node 2 ... ???
Wonderful little piece for $500.  While the capabilities are many I use mine primarily to stream Tidal, and some favorite internet radio stations. While it sounds very good on its own it becomes outstanding when run through the DAC on my ARC CD9. 
Tidal through Oppo 105 streaming problems
What is NAS ? 
In search for speakers of "natural" sound
About the only speaker I ever heard more “natural” than Harbeth would be Quad ESL 57.  Mine put the group or vocalist right in your room. 
Tidal through Oppo 105 streaming problems
For me the problem lasted six days.  After doing everything possible Att agreed to come check my modem.Of course when they arrived it was working flawlessly and has been since.  I’m almost convinced that this was a “Tidal” problem.  May never know... 
Raidho C1 vs C1.1 and soundstaging vs Dynaudio C1 Platinum
Can’t tell you about the Raidho, but I have lots of experience with the Dyn C1.I have had numerous speakers over many years, and as far as soundstaging I have never heard better.  The image is quite wide, deep, and of most importance every instrum... 
Have You Ever Owned QUADS?
I’ve been into audio for just over 50 years.  Music and reproduction of accurate sound is one of my life passions.  I have had numerous systems over the years, and have settled for some time on my beloved refurbished Quad ESL57’s.  They are absolu... 
Are spendor speakers competitive in sound quality to KEF, B&W, ProAC, Audio Physic
I’ve been a major fan of British speakers for many decades.  Spendors “house” sound is lush and lovely.  I have two pair of their ls35a’s as well as an older SP1 that I still use on a daily basis in a second system.Ran Proac response 2.5 as well. ... 
Looking for vintage Quad ESL's - or my wife thinks a "shrink" becase she says I'm crazy!
I run my rebuilt by Wayne Piquet Quad ESL57’s with a Jeff Rowland Concentra 2 integrated amp.  It always sounds wonderful and never have had any issues.  Volume is just fine for me and the midrange is beyond description, as well as the most amazin... 
Catalog Completist?
Thepigdog———-Why do you call the new Doc Watson 7 cd set “silly”?I was going to order today, but after your comment not so sure.Thanks 
Stacked Quad Questions
I have a pair rebuilt by Wayne Piquet.They are truly in a class by themselves.  What they do well no speaker can do better.  Not perfect.  But absolutely wonderful. 
Am I an Audiophile, a music lover-or both?
Handyman and Jafant.There are a few more dealers in Nashville.1. Nashville HiFi 2.  Brian’s Home Theater.  He was with Nicholsons for years.3.  Some dude reps Harbeth, and a few other lines out of his home in Hendersonville.Enjoy..... 
What do you consider the most musical speakers—$15000 & under
Harbeth. 
No-one talks about Rowlands anymore
I have thoroughly enjoyed my Concentra 2 integrated from Rowland for many years.While it does tend to run quite hot, it is extremely musical, and has been trouble free.  So pleased that I have never had a thought of changing.  Very proud to own one!