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  1. A

    For Sale Reduced - Matrix Audio Mini-i 3 Streaming DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp

    Having replaced the desktop streaming DAC/pre-amp/headphone amp in my home office, up for sale is my Matrix Audio Mini-i 3. I bought it from an authorised MA dealer in the UK in 2021. It's a fantastic piece of kit - Roon ready, wired network connection, multiple digital inputs plus RCA...
  2. S

    Question How much will my system benefit from a DAC?

    Hi All - Below is my setup.. Had a question to see if buying a DAC would make a difference in audio quality. AVR - Pioneer VSX LX 303 Speakers - QAcoustics 3030i Source - Intel NUC HTPC via HDMI Content - Mostly FLAC files (Pop and Electronic Music is my genre of choice) I have no idea what...
  3. jackson54000

    ARCAM SA 10 optical ISSUES

    Hi I just purchased the Arcam sa10 integrated amplifier. Whenever i use the Optical input i get the " NO IP " message on the display. Kindly confirm if this is a manufacturing fault or my firmware needs to update. My second question is regarding cosmetics. The arcam sa10 which i bought has a...
  4. ranakirti

    Denon 2023/2024 range X3900H/X4900H/X6800H announcement....!!??

    Now that the world has come to normal and everything is fine. So its expected that the AVR manufacturers will be back to announcing yearly AVR launches with new technologies and amazing trickle down features from higher models to lower models. How soon will DENON announce replacements for the...
  5. A

    DAC/Amp suggestions

    Hi all, I have a pair of Mordaunt Short Mezzo 2s powered by a PS Audio sprout. The sprout is dying a slow death and so I'm looking for replacement ideas. My main use case is actually sat at my desk using my MacBook for work, meetings videos etc. In-between I listen to some lossless music via...
  6. K

    Question Using an external DAC

    Picked up a Hugo TT v1 which I intend to use as a Pre amp and external DAC. I have a Cambridge Audio CXN on one system and a Naim ND5 v1 with a XP5 power supply on another. Am I going to hear much or any difference in SQ between the two when using the streamers as transport with the Chord’s...
  7. killie77

    Question iFi Audio Zen ONE Signature DAC

    Hi I’m in the process of buying the above Dac. I’ve been using a Bluesound Node Edge, I’m not getting on with Bluesound OS so sending that back. That leaves me to acquire another Amp. Which I will use with the Zen One. I’m not sure what to go for as I’d like to be able to use the MQA feature on...
  8. J

    Do I need a dac

    My system comprises of a Denon AVR 1911 reciever and Monitor Audio Bronze 200 floorstanders. The AVR is connected from arc HDMI to arc HDMI on a Sony KD49X8186. TV.I also have a chromecast connected to another HDMI on the tv.I stream my music from my android phone using Kobuz to the chromecast...
  9. B

    Question Dac ..or Streamer?

    Hi people, must be music lovers on here who might have been in same..ish situation as I'm in now. With all the rave reviews re. Eversolo dmp at6streamer, I have the node 2i and cannot fault re. No Dropouts..UI brilliant....anyone think buying a better streamer and using either internal dac or...
  10. S

    Question dac vs amp vs cd player

    I used to have a marantz cd6005 CD PLAYER with a sony TA-FB940R AMP and mission 770 freedoms SPEAKERS Which sounded good to me. Unfortunely the cd player died and would no longer eject the cd. I replaced it with a sony cdp-711e CD PLAYER which doesnt sound so good but does have optical out...
  11. R

    Bluesound Node as a DAC only?

    Is it possible to use the Dac in the Bluesound Node as a Dac only, ie connect a CD transport to it? It only has one input as far as I can see and that’s a 3.5mm jack plug to RCA. The transport I'm looking to connect only has a coaxial out and the Node only has a coaxial out. Any help would be...
  12. R

    Question I phone X no longer outputting digital signal to dac over lighting port

    Hi everybody, have been using my i phone x XS max to out put digital over the lightning port, via a camera adapter and micro usb to micro usb lead to my dac/headphone amp, but recently it just stopped ( update maybe ) it doesent kick up the message anymore to open the phone to allow the device...
  13. L

    What would you spend your money on?

    Hi everyone. To start with, I have nothing. No speakers, amp, streamer, DAC. I am looking for a decent sounding streaming system. Speakers, amp, etc. budget is £1500-2000 ish. I am currently looking at a Powernode as an all in one box option with some Speakers (Dali Oberon 5, Monitor Audio...
  14. S

    Question Newbie after some advice

    Hi everyone, I am moving to a new place and looking at the setup of AV etc and need some advice on the best way to set things up. I plan to have a basic 2 channel setup in the lounge (Q acoustics 3010i), driven through either my NAD D3020 or via an Aiyima t9 pro ive just purchased as a punt...
  15. B

    Budget desk speaker amp and dac for person with hearing loss (wearing hearing aids)

    Hi, I wear hearing aids and while they correct much of my hearing loss i still lose a lot of the top end of music and particularly vocals, incidentally the amount and signature of my hearing loss changes on an hour by hour basis (yes that is very annoying). Currently i am using the inbuilt...
  16. W

    Need DAC connection advice

    I'm adding a Gustard R26 DAC to my current system which consists of: Hegel 190, Dynaudio 34s, Bluesound Node 2i, NAD C546BEE, REL T/7x, and a Synology NAS (500 cds ripped to FLAC files). Most of my listening is to Tunein stations, Radio Paradise etc. on the BluOs app. but I also listen to the...
  17. Simon Lucas

    FiiO K9 Pro ESS Headphone Amplifier/DAC Review & Comments

    We had a recent look at the affordable FiiO K7 headphone amp/DAC and thought it a spirited performer. So what can the top of the range K9 Pro ESS deliver at over three time the price? Let's find out. Read the review. Write your own review for FiiO K9 Pro ESS
  18. D

    DAC advice

    I can use my Arcam CD72 as a CD player or use it as just a transport along with the DAC built in to my new Roksan Attessa amp. Any advice on which is the better option? And If it's the Roksan which connection is best, Coax or optical?
  19. mtenga

    Bargain Expired Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Desktop Headphone Amplifier Streamer and DAC

    My latest adventure with Chinese headphone amps went pop when switched on for the first time today. So mooching around Amazon I came across the Korean made CA1000 from Astell & Kern. Don’t know whether it is due to be replaced but can currently be had for £500 off Amazon whereas some dealers are...
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