djones51

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Could I make use of a DAC with my setup?
In your example you would do ....PC >dac> any analog input P5 > A23.  In this case you bypass the P5 dac. Whether you would notice any improved SQ , well you would have to determine that.  
Could I make use of a DAC with my setup?
For example you connect a cdp to the P5 on analog 1 on the P5 it is processed by the cdp dac. You connect the same cdp to digital in coax you use the dac on the P5 it's the same deal with an exteranl dac just connect analog in. 
Could I make use of a DAC with my setup?
If you connect the external dac to analog in you bypass the dac on the P5 if you connect to any digital in on the P5 you use the P5 dac. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Not a huge Billy Joel fan but I always liked this line " and the waitress is practicing politics as the businessmen slowly get stoned" 
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Can't say about the phono stage but my normal listening levels on M100 for cdp digital in or streaming from my server or radio stations  is about 22- 25.  
How good is your hearing ? And how do you know ?
Cdp try using a white noise machine when you sleep, might help worth a shot. I assume you've tried the usual over the counter lipo flavonoid, it helps some people. My MD said taking b12 and reducung salt intake can help a little.  
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
After a number of emails with Evan I went ahead and ordered the 2000's which is what they recommended for my room which isn't ideal so you should get in touch with them leahy they will give you good advice.  
How good is your hearing ? And how do you know ?
Huh? 
Acoustic treatment for side glass doors / please, need ideas.
Try www.acoustic-curtains.com they might have what you need and maybe wife approval as well.  
Best Loudspeakers for Rich Timbre?
That was an interesting essay. The black and white photo analogy will help me better explain to my wife what I mean when I say some songs just don't sound right or natural. I play a sort of instrument, a mountain dulcimer and when I play Jeanie Ri... 
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Besides if I wamt to convert I can use Foobar convert the files ,save to my hard drive and the M100 will play it. All the M100 needs is a NAS  with DLNA or like I said an old windows computer with DLNA enabled and a shared drive or folder.  
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I don't need jriver to sream my cd library the iOS app for the M100 finds my DLNA server and streams it direct. My router does DLNA I attach a usb drive to the router the M100 finds it, sounds great. That's what I like about the M100 I don't need ... 
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Benb at the moment i'm busy ripping and figuring out what I have but I have researched roon mostly for what you are saying the management aspect. That might be a toy I'll find an excuse for around xmas. The iOS app was enough to get me worked up a... 
What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio?
Not sure how high end but a JVC receiver and JVC direct drive TT and I can not remember the speakers other than large boxes with the beige cloth probably JVC as well. I started out working on a farm for the huge sum of $3 a day at 12 years old, wo... 
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I suppose I could try Roon for a year but the iPad mini is $100 less than a lifetime Roon subscription. Besides the app on iOS does everything I need it to do and I can use the iPad for other things as well since my old table is getting pretty lon...