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I think the lag when changing tracks non-sequentially comes from the Qobuz itself and there is nothing you can do. When playing sequential tracks, most streamers are smart enough to cache the next track so to achieve "gapless" effect. However the streamer cannot tell which track you want to...

Buy the cheapest Topping E30 II or equivalent SMSL etc. from Amazon and if you don't hear a difference or don't like the sound of internal vs external DAC (level matched), then return it.

I have preferred the analog inputs vs internal streaming or optical inputs as I found using an external DAC to be more cleaner sound.

I currently have a PC with Kodi and UPnP rendering service enabled, a DAC attached via USB. Works very well. Kodi plays DSD and FLAC whereas I use BubbleUPnP for Qobuz streaming. Works very well. Don't think DSD is fully native but I can live with it. I needed the PC as a media server for Video...

If they make it too nice it cannibalizes their own products.

I cannot imagine Dirac live not properly applying corrections to the low end, and also not separately identifying the subwoofer. When I had Dirac enabled products, I would always see my sub as a separately identified speaker. Dirac does come with different licensed products and I am not sure...

I had a MXN10 for a few months and quite liked it. Cambridge products don't measure well but subjectively I like them. Styling is good and the app is better than Wiim, supports USB based file playback too. I also tried the Wiim Pro Plus but I preferred the sound from the MXN10. The CX100 seems...

That sucks. Hope you get a replacement under warranty.

I once watched a show called "The Girlfriend Experience" where one h**ker tells another one that the client was like a broken ATM machine and kept popping out cash for nothing in return. These type of products remind me of that client.

If the Onkyo is only going to be used for 2.1 and the mains are crossovered at 80hz or so, then I think it can drive 4 ohm speakers since not all channels are used.

Have you listened to it? Streaming app / digital inputs etc. Do you like it?

Did you even read what I wrote or maybe didn't understand the setup? The Node was used as a source only, feeding (via optical input) to a Topping E30, which is a $120ish DAC, but a good one, when then fed to the LX305 via analog input. And no I am not equating $$$s to sound quality. I think...

You realized that these AVR's are just not DACs right? I meant the sound when using the Digital inputs or internal streaming (DTS Play-FI app) was not as good as when using an external DAC via analog connection. These AVRs have the cheapest components. The sound was noticeably better when I...

I have never found a cheap (sub $1500) AVR that sounds good, for music, when using internal streaming and digital inputs. My past Pioneer LX305 sounded excellent when using analogue in. Both the NR7100 and LX305 are now <$600 so as an analogue 2.1 system with DIRAC they are excellent value. If...

Which "cheap" Chinese digital integrated amps have a HPF (fixed or variable) on mains? I know these to have them SMSL A300 Sabaj A30A Not sure about these: SMSL AO300 SMSL AL200 Any other ones I am missing?

Well I meant when using the WXC-50 analogue inputs like with an Eversolo etc, which have much better streaming features and sound signature. The WXC-50 would be for adding a subwoofer + bass management etc.

How does the WXC-50 perform as a pure analogue pre-amp?

Most cheap AVRs will give you around 70W + crossover + sub out. Best to use analog input on those though.

It's possibly a AXN10 + LCD screen and aesthetics of the CXNV2. I have the MXN10 and it's quite good.

Here's a crazy suggestion. Check your local FB / Craigslist listings for a used AVR from yesteryears, with pre-amp out. Plenty of Marantz / Yamaha / Onkyo etc. have pre-outs, at least for fronts. A used Marantz slimline is prefect in size, price and features if you can find one. Comes with a...