alienqueen

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Newbie - Streaming Recommendations
Thx Mahler. Did you leave off the - i - deliberately? Should I look for a used Node2? I’m never against saving money! 
Newbie - Streaming Recommendations
I’m curious what the result was...I have Win10 LT>Dacport LX>B60>DM630i and have been looking for the ability to choose songs from phone/tablet.Research to this point has me BUDGET: Chrome Audio OrBang4Buck: Node2i 
Do I need a DAC?
Did your DAC make a noticeable improvement? 
What is the best WI-FI DAC under $1000?
Audioengine D2 does what you want. I enjoyed mine. 
Budget DAC - Have AE D2
Thx for Halide rec. Comparing it with Bifrost and W4S UDAC however, I am leaning towards those.What I have determined from research is that the features of the DAC should be the 2nd consideration after cost.As the W4S UDAC can be powered by USB, d... 
Budget DAC - Have AE D2
Schiit Bifrost is a good recommendation! Thx!! 
Budget DAC - Have AE D2
I had read this prior to posting. These appear to be EURO models? Are these available in USA? 
Budget DAC - Have AE D2
Double Post - Appologies 
$1k Integrated SS for B&W DM630i
It does. It pleases me audibly and ascetically. One question I have: I cannot get Volume past 1 o'clock without the sound becoming unpleasant. Is that what audiophiles mean by 'fatigue'? 
Wired or Wireless DAC?
I ended up purchasing the D2. It was Plug & Play and I have been able to move on (J River, WAV v FLA v AIFF, etc) 
Wired or Wireless DAC?
Yes, thank you for the data. As it is close to (over) the limit and I am looking for Best Bang for the Buck, I was wondering if I am bending over nickles to pick up a penny?Someone may have run a long USB and is able to report results, is my hope. 
$1k Integrated SS for B&W DM630i
B60R arrived today. Seller left power cord out, so I went to local hifi place, got a simple cord and Audioengine D2 to audition. Also bought some 14 AWG at Home Depot, as I have decided to place amp about 10' from speakers, closer to listening are... 
$1k Integrated SS for B&W DM630i
Couldn't find a C370 that I wanted. The Musical Fidelity A3 was an interesting piece that I looked for. But then I was able to find a B60R for a really great price on *bay, so I jumped on it.It was the one I really wanted. Don't think I will see i...