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New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
Btw, the SQ differences between Parasound and Emo always seemed to be masked by another change, e.g., cable of some sort, so it was hard to judge.  Plus, that darned expectation bias, where I expected the sound to improve when the change was made...  
New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
Expectation bias has seemed to run my life, and not necessarily for the better!  Thank you, Mr J-Bourne. Nek, to your point, something I have been meaning to do is swap the cables around between the Parasound and Emo as an A/B to see if I detect ... 
New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
Your point also about better sound being an upgrade away is important.  It requires listening and learning, in your own environment, before the Aha! moment that "this" is what I wanted all along.  
New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
GHDP, thanks for responding, I have appreciated your input in the various threads out here.  I like your one box notion, particularly as I pray for UPS or FedEx deliveries in the dark of night or when the wife is working, to sneak the next purchas... 
New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
A corollary is my home theatre.  After a great deal of research, time and $$$, it sounds good but it is not WOW.  I have come to accept the reality of my home theatre in my space, with all its limitations, my equipment choices and budget.  Perhaps... 
New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
Your question cuts to the chase.  One of the sad facts of life these days is the lack of places (shops) to hear different equipment for a hands (or ears) on experience.  Overall, music sounds pretty darned good on my system, but I suspect (here is... 
Ethernet Switch Recommendations Please
I have an LHY SW8 switch to provide multiple access points for my home theatre/ stereo set up (admittedly, more home theatre than stereo). I also bought their power upgrade and LPS power supply for my Bluesound Node, which made a major difference ...