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Things we cannot be bothered by anymore
@devinplombier Posters who assume that everybody who doesn't live in the USA must be from Canada.  
Métronome connecting streamer to Le Dac?
Thanks, I will look into these.  
Yamamura cables?
@tubeguy80 Yes, they are becoming quite rare. Few on the used market means many are still using them.  
MissingCDs and records
@rvpiano Fully understand what you are saying. It's great to take a record out of its sleeve  I also have a high end streamer and a dac, which sonically outperform everything in my huge collection of LPs and CDs. But also, the other day I was prep... 
A cable too perfect?
@roadcykler Every bicycle is the same. They all bring you from A to B.  
Audible Illusions Modulus 3A noise
@wheezer1 Fully agree. I've tried several others through the years which only lasted a short period. Only the Russian ones last a long time. Keep in mind that the originals, as matched pairs are becoming more difficult to get. There is a lot of fa... 
ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE STREAMERS REALLY WORTH IT
I am a big fan of the French high-end brand Metronome Technologies. They pay a lot of attention to the power supply in their streamers and DACs. Not cheap, but worth it, as I know from my own experience.  
Am I crazy to upgrade?
Are you sure you need to upgrade your B&W speakers? I am using 20+ years old Audio Physic loudspeakers. Earlier this year I upgraded my streamer and dac and found out what my speakers are really capable of. That might be the case with yours too.  
DAC for Aurender N200
@hickamore You might also consider their newest, cheaper device, the Metronome DSC Mini.  
DAC for Aurender N200
It surprises me that nobody mentioned as a candidate  Le Dac2 from the French company Metronome Technologie.  
Streamer and DDC (I need AES/SpDif output)
@greg_f Not a problem. Import duties to the EU will not be charged. Get in touch with them so they can explain.  
Streamer and DDC (I need AES/SpDif output)
@greg_f I have been in touch with them in my best french :-) No doubt, they really know what they are doing. If you are not sure, then consider the DSS2. At the moment it is on sale at Kronos AV. It is my experience that they are very helpful peop... 
Streamer and DDC (I need AES/SpDif output)
@greg_f Keep in mind, however, that the Metronome DSS while a very high-end device with a great sound, is a rather straightforward streamer. It has no remote, no display, no internal drive (though one can connect an external drive). I am fine with... 
Streamer and DDC (I need AES/SpDif output)
A PC is not needed, unless you also want to use Roon or Audirvana. . The DSS can be controlled from your tablet or phone with the MControl app, which is quite basic. The DSS is so good that I hardly play CD's or records anymore. And I have many.  
Streamer and DDC (I need AES/SpDif output)
Greg, received your PM about the Metronome DSS. Can't reply as Audiogon requires my bank details, which I won't give them. The DSS1 is a fabulous streamer, very analogue sound.