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Why does my DAC sound so much better after upgrading digital SPDIF cable?
@audioengr thank you. what would you recommend for a toslink-to-mini-toslink convertor? For compatibility with an airport express or chromecast audio.Thanks!  
Why does my DAC sound so much better after upgrading digital SPDIF cable?
@audioengr thank you for the recommendation. could you explain what the Toslink cable you recommended does differently and how you’ve experienced it’s superority? Just curious, as you mentioned you didn’t have a way to test toslink jitter. Thanks! 
Considering used towers under $1000..
I’d add Wharfedale diamond 10.7 new for less than $1000 to your list for consideration. I have a pair and absolutely love them. Order them from music direct for a 60-day trial 
Integrated w/phono but no DAC
So I’ve only had it for a day but I’m loving it. Sounds crystal clear and detailed and dynamic, but not clinical or harsh. Only using CD and phono inputs but you can turn everything else off with the Pure Direct button and it’s a clear improvement... 
Marantz SA-10 vs SA-KI Ruby
It's been 14 days and somewhere between 100-150 hours and the SA-KI Ruby has really started singing.  It's silky smooth sounding with super detail.I have to say my 15 year old Resolution Audio CD50 holds up really well in comparison - nearly as sw... 
Integrated w/phono but no DAC
I ended up buying the A-S801.  That price was too good not to try it.  Will let you all know how it goes - thanks for your help! 
Integrated w/phono but no DAC
Thanks @djones51. The tone controls on the anthem weren’t enough to adjust to your living room?what did you switch to?this is for my kitchen/dining room and tone controls are very helpful. I’m curious about room correction as well  
Integrated w/phono but no DAC
@jl35 Do you have first hand experience with the Anthem 225 and how does it compare to the Belles?  Especially for low-level listening as well?Thanks! 
Marantz PM-10s1 Integrated Amp
https://www.whathifi.com/marantz/pm-10/review 
Integrated w/phono but no DAC
@hatz How does your Sphinx sound at low volumes?  Do you detail and depth or do you get the feeling that you need to turn it up to hear everything?@veroguy @willland Same question to you guys regarding your Yamahas?@jl35 How about the Belles for l... 
Integrated w/phono but no DAC
@jl35 would you consider the R-N803 and A-S801 in their “upper level”? 
Integrated w/phono but no DAC
@veroguy - the yamaha stuff intrigues me quite a bit.  I had an AVR from them and liked the room tuning but the rhythm and timing of the amp lacked drive - a sort of lazy sound.  Could you describe your experience with it compared to other integra... 
AirPlay streaming question please
Hi Ian,Check out https://rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/ which can broadcast any audio on your computer to any airplay device.You should be able to broadcast anything to your airDAC that way without selecting it as your wifi network.  Make sure your airD... 
Integrated w/phono but no DAC
Thanks @veroguy  - very helpful!Anyone have experience with a Cambridge Audio Topaz SR20? 
Integrated w/phono but no DAC
Thanks guys!@djones51 Yeah the Outlaw seems to be the only game in town these days for a 2 channel integrated with tuner.  I've heard a couple mixed messages on this item - do you have one?@reubent It seems like receiver these days means Home Thea...