curiousjim

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Best Cheap DAC Streamer
The BS Node is the best for the money.  
We Need To Talk About Ones And Zeroes
I guess parts is parts and pieces is pieces and it don’t matter in what order they go cause it’s all gonna sound the same. Really?  
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
So I finally received a response from Qobuz about connect for Aurender. Even though Aurender is on the list of streamers connect works on, they have not put out any updates for any Aurender streamers, but they’re working on it. When I asked why Au... 
Jazz for aficionados
I’ve been listening to the new Jazz releases on Qobuz and it amazes me what they are called Jazz.  But there are a few out there that are worth a listen, sort of. I’m not sure if I like the remasters of the 50’s-60’s greats and some of what they’r... 
My Focal Twin Setup and I2s Journey
I often wondered about I2s cables, but seeing as my streamer doesn’t like I2s and prides itself on how great their USB is, I’ll probably never know.  
"Good" Music
@baylinor  What a great list!  Several new to me groups that will keep me in tunes the rest of the day! Good job!  
Whats playing on your system today?
This is one of the best Cover/jam bands out there! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RDEMhoXZNzK0iYYXtxNp549nEw&playnext=1&si=PLIdlFEWNywzaDd9  
Integrated that blew you away
Hegel H390.  Great integrated amp, although the added “Streamer” is almost useless and the added DAC is okay, but a better DAC really makes it sing.  
Whats playing on your system today?
One of my all time favorite. Suite For Flute and Jazz Piano.  Claude Bolling, Jean-Pierre Rampal.  
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
My software is up to date and Airplay is all I see for my Aurender streamer, but my AVR sees it just fine.  I just sent some questions to Qobuz Support and we’ll see what happens.  
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
Same here,  the only way to see my Aurender is with AirPlay. The list says Aurender should work.  
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
Now if only Amazon HD would do the same.  
Nomenclature for streaming
Most is self explanatory.  The N200 doesn’t have an internal DAC, but can hold up to two drives, making it a server.  I use a Synology NAS and it works great. A few weeks ago, I found a brand new 2T external drive and put a bunch of music on it an... 
Need Recommendation for Coffee Shop
You don’t have to go crazy here because hopefully there will be so many customers, the music will be barely heard. We have a newish coffee shop here that uses vintage amplification and speakers and a new Rega turntable.  They play nothing but vin... 
Does your DAC sound better through the S/PDIF or I2S inputs than through USB?
Aurender doesn’t offer I2S.  They has prioritized USB and recommend it. I have nothing to compare it with, but my N200 sounds mighty fine to me.