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Stepping into streaming, finally
@jond The antenna is for Bluetooth connection with the phone as a remote control. Indeed the pricing is quite "interesting", I have seen prices as high as about $1100, "regular" price on EarMen website is $429 and for about a week it is on sale f... 
Stepping into streaming, finally
Bluetooth for controlling the Staccato by phone. The streaming is done via ethernet. I can control the Staccato using computer being signed to Spotify that I subscribe to.  
on the cheap
@goofyfoot for couple hundred bucks (OP’s budget)?!  
Stepping into streaming, finally
@audphile1 Yes, that's the one. @hilde45 So, what are you trying to say?  
Best investment; cartridge or line stage?
That's what I was suspecting, Rega Ania. I think in this scenario it would be wiser to upgrade the cartridge. Sutherland, I think, is in higher league than Ania.   
Stepping into streaming, finally
@mahler123 No question about Wiim and Node being entry level and definitely going up the ladder will make improvements. I am sure all of us experienced it in our ladder climbing process. @hilde45 I was very much surprised how much improvements we... 
Stepping into streaming, finally
The price I paid was $249 from EarMen web site. There is no WiFi connectivity with Stacatto.  
Best investment; cartridge or line stage?
@milo0812 What cartridge do you have? There is no Rega Aria cartridge.  
New speakers unveiled from Clayton Shaw - Caladan
@vthokie83 Thanks for really outstanding review. Now, I am even more anxious for mine to arrive, hopefully any day now.  
on the cheap
@panzrwagn "Wi-Fi is a type of wireless Ethernet. Ethernet is a wired technology that connects devices in a local area network (LAN). WiFi technology uses radio signals to transfer data and wired Ethernet connections use a physical twisted pair et... 
on the cheap
@panzrwagn you are very confused.  
Kids, Dogs, and Speakers
"having gotten my significant other to agree to new speakers, I'm not going to pass on that opportunity" I do not think you would find anyone in this community disagreeing with your train of thoughts. Congratulation!  
Kids, Dogs, and Speakers
I have seen outriggers/isolating platforms depicted on various accessories sites. DIY would be easy to create. But, again, see my second point in my previous post.  
Kids, Dogs, and Speakers
If you happy with the sound of Spendors, attaching outriggers to the mounting points of spikes definitely would make speakers more stable. However the concept of new speakers is not without other merits 😉  
Thinking about switching cartridges.
@jasonbourne71 Rega 10 tonearm with removable headshell?!🙄