johnnotkathi

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Bluesound node confusion
WiiM Ultra……😎  
Best Cheap DAC Streamer
Must admit though, am really looking at the Eversolo DMP-A8 but that is a big step-up price wise, but damn it looks good!  
Best Cheap DAC Streamer
I have 4 WiiM Ultras with various setups in my house and love them.  I started streaming with Alexa devices and (IMO) going to the WiiM was a big step up, and you get the display you want.  Voice control is there via the remote, which for me, so f... 
Benchmark DAC2 HGC as compared to current DACs
Got it and it is all set up!!  Once the wife wakes up, will give it a proper testing but so far, really like it.  Will see which sounds better, USB or Coax, and go from there!  Thanks for all the input!!  John  
Benchmark DAC2 HGC as compared to current DACs
Went to the Dealer’s place and he demonstrated the Benchmark DAC2.  It also just so happened that while he is selling it, he was also using it in his main listening room along with some huge NAD monoblocks and gorgeous Dali speakers that were abou... 
Benchmark DAC2 HGC as compared to current DACs
@cfarrow thanks - will check it out and maybe get it today!  
Benchmark DAC2 HGC as compared to current DACs
@yyzsantabarbara  Thanks for the info!  The DAC2 definitely interests me and it is at a dealer near me, so may go check it out today.    My one concern, again, is that was said in a review: "If you play only 24-bit/96kHz files via USB, no extr... 
Benchmark DAC2 HGC as compared to current DACs
@namrider1  Thanks for the info.  I am definitely looking at the DMP-A8 and with the new Eversolo products coming out, hoping they will go on sale or I can find a clean/used one.  That unit looks really solid.  Might just run it through a power a... 
Benchmark DAC2 HGC as compared to current DACs
@jasonbourne71 appreciate the info - thanks!!  
!!!OK OK - I'm Big Enough To Admit I Was DEAD WRONG!!! Class D Doesn't Always Suck!!!
I have a small room where my setup there is a WiiM Ultra streamer/DAC, IOM Ultra (Hypex NCORE class D power amp) driving ProAc Super Tablettes and it does a great job in that space.   
How does 10+ year old technology compare to modern: Musical Fidelity M1 DAC
@kraftwerkturbo  - hello, did you start using the M1 DAC and if so, how do you like it.  How does it compare to your modern DAC?  Asking because there is one for sale near me and am considering getting it....thanks!!  
Best Holographic Speakers ~$7k per pair
The Monitor Audio Platinum series has some floor standers that IMO are aligned to what you have described.  😎  
Who uses ADS Speakers
 
Who uses ADS Speakers
@j_andrews Did you ever get your 810's refreshed?  I have a paid that Richard So worked on and that came out fantastic.  I am lucky enough to live not too far away from him so it was a pretty easy process...  
Concept 2QD Turntable - Are You Experienced?
Love my 2QD!!!  Great table!!