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UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC
Seeking greater resolution.  
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST
I may be replacing my preamp with the Bryston BP-19. Not planning to replace the stock tubes in the Rogue Audio RP-1.  Never said that the Chord Qtest is a problem. I believe that better sound quality can be achieved with a higher quality Dac. So ... 
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST
Sorry if I was not clear in stating the types of music I listen to. Many recordings that I stream sound thin, whether classical, opera, rock, or ballads sung by Sinatra, Diana Krall. etc. For example I streamed Rachmaninovs 2nd Piano concerto usin... 
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST
Thank you for your responses. I understand that the best DAC in the world cannot fix a bad recording. But impossible  to know if the lack of detail is from a poor recording or not. Perhaps many of the recordings I listen to are good recordings, bu... 
Lumen streamer operation question
I have tried all that has been suggested to get Lumin to work. I am con fused with the suggestions concerning arrows etc.  Would it be possible to leave my number or I would be happy to call someone when I have my ipad in front of me and perhaps t... 
PREAMPLIFIER UPGRADE QUESTION
Thank you for al your responses. I have narrowed down my preamp choices to the Bryston BP-19 and the Rogue RP-9. My dealer sells both and I am looking hear them together. The rest of my system consists of a Bryston 4b-3 cubed power amp, Chord q te... 
Lumen streamer operation question
This response is to bgross.  Quick question. What is the compiled list?  I have run through my playlist numerous times and no matter what I do I cannot get any play list to play one song after another.  Would appreciate any specific directions tha... 
PREAMPLIFIER UPGRADE QUESTION
The only problem with the Conrad Johnson ET-6SE is the fact that there is not balance controls where I can control left and right speaker volume. This is made necessary due to my seating arrangement.  
PREAMPLIFIER UPGRADE QUESTION
Thank you all for your kind and instructive responses. My choice is between preamplifiers as follows: Conrad Johnson:ET6 SE, Rogue Audio RP-9 and Bryston BP-19. Just purchased the Bryston 4B3 cubed power amplifier. The reason that I am limiting my... 
PREAMPLIFIER UPGRADE QUESTION
Looking for a preamp that in short is truer to the recording than the preamp that I currently own. In short, seeking transparent, quiet and a preamp that works well with the Bryston 4B3 cubed which I recently purchased. I like the fact that the Br... 
Best amplifier for low to moderate listening levels
Responding to a question from Avanti1960: I  have the Rogue Audio RP-1 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier.  
DAC UPGRADE QUESTION
I was asked if I was happy with the CJ amp. The CJ amp was an upgrade from a Rogue Audio 100 watt per channel tube amp. The CJ amp is better to my ears, but I have been advised that a high current solid state amp would be better sounding due to... 
DAC UPGRADE QUESTION
A few responders asked what specific improvements I would be looking for. Each time I have upgraded my system I noticed more clarity, detail and transparency. Wishing to obtain opinions from this site as to what DAC in my $3000.00 budget would g... 
DAC UPGRADE QUESTION
My budget is $3000.00.  
Lumin U2 mini music streamer
Did not mention that I am using Qobuz.