djones51

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Streaming services.
I haven't tried Spotify but I haven't had any problems finding music on Tidal and I  found a section that shows similar artists as well as influences.  
Streamer/DAC combo or stand alone DAC with Node2?
The node2i according to their marketing uses newer tricke down technology from the NAD masters 50.2 which is one of the differences between the 2 and 2i but it does use the same dac as the  node2. I have never heard the node2 but the 2i sounds gre... 
Where do cables upgrades have the most impact?
There is nothing to ponder it's basic marketing.  
Where do cables upgrades have the most impact?
Your wallet. 
Skeptic or just plain hard headed
Since you are going through all this trouble why not add one more twist have a friend attach the new burned in cable or not without telling you then switch it around or not a few times. I am not trying to provoke those who believe in burn in or th... 
Streaming services.
I signed up for the free 30 day tidal trial. So far I like it, easy to use. Been able to find everything I searched for, from Santana to Mozart to Dave Brubeck to Tab Benoit ... 
Your Favorite Holiday Album
I Believe In Father Christmas - ELP 
Streaming services.
Opinions here mirrors what I have read in reviews Spotify has more content Tidal better SQ, and Quboz pushed back till early 2019 release date. Thanks for the input at least they have free trials.  
Help an old guy with connection question please
The OP's amp only has analog or usb digital.   
Qobuz Coming to America Soon!
The launch date is now sometime early 2019.  
Setting up a system - What to buy WHEN?
Agree with others start with a speaker you like. 
Tower vs Similar Bookshelf?
I donated a pair of NHT super zero's to goodwill when I downsized to a patio home earlier this year. Never can tell what you might find there thinking about giving them my old pioneer dvd/ cd player I never use anymore.  
Streaming services.
I have been waiting on Quboz but beginning to wonder if they will ever get here. I don' t go to deep in jazz or classical but I like blues and Celtic a lot.  
If you could only keep 5 record albums, what would they be?
Grey Eyed Morn - Sue RichardsBlood on the Tracks - DylanRubber Soul - BeatlesJazz at Oberlin - Dave Brubeck QuartetThe Sky is Crying - The History of Elmore James 
Tower vs Similar Bookshelf?
Sucks getting old, it just goes to show ya , it's always something.