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What are you using as a controller for your audio system?

With the advent of digital, I noticed many Audiophiles using a wide variety of devices to select and control what they listen to, and how. Some are using DACs and bypassing preamps, some are using their android or iphone as a controller in combination with a streaming and/or storing device. Some are using their laptop computers.
I am using a dedicated IPad mini with a Bluesound Node 2 to stream and play music from my NAS. I also use that dionosaur, a CD player with attached external DAC.
What are you using and how is it configured?
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djones51
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NAS or stream radio to an integrated Micromega M100 controlled with iPad mini app or spin CD’s on an Onkyo SACD player. I’m considering trying Qobuz when it gets here.
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wtf
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I have a few options for controlling my system:

  1. Mac mini - Amarra Luxe and sQ+, Audirvana +, and HQPlayer for library play. Deezer desktop app for streaming. 2 DACs connected via USB ports, HDMI out to TV.

  2. Pixel 2 & HP Chromebook - HQPDcontrol app for controlling HQPlayer.

  3. iPad Air & iPhone 6 - Amarra Play app for controlling Amarra Luxe and sQ+, A+ Remote app for controlling Audirvana +.

  4. Chromcast Audio - casting mainly from the Chromebook.

Mac mini <USB> Bel Canto mLink <BNC> MHDT Lab Pagoda > Decware SE84UFO > Omega Super 3i and DeepHemp 8, or

Mac mini <USB> dB Audio Labs Tranquility > amp > speakers, or

Chromecast Audio <Toslink> MHDT Lab Pagoda > amp > speakers

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thyname
257 posts
 
iPad Pro 12.9” via Roon. Glorious!
mahler123
633 posts
 
Oppo 105 and Bluesound, with an attached NAS.  My preamp is on the fritz so I currently am using the Mytek Manhatten DAC as a preamp
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gbryant
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MAC *.* >>> Roon Nucleus >>> Schiit DAC >>> VTL 2.5 >>> W4S SX1000 >>> Maggie 1.7i with NHT subs
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