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    manicm reacted to Jasonovich's post in the thread Question DACMagic 200M |How much of a difference can I expect? with Like Like.
    Thanks Stuart for asking, yes my mini pc secondhand was delivered, 2 weeks ago? The specs are pretty good for the price, the seller very...
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    manicm reacted to JoelSim's post in the thread Question Arcam A25 + streamer vs Arcam SA35 with Like Like.
    Can I make a suggestion? Get a Cambridge EXN100 streamer. Then you can just get a normal amp with minimal extra features. Use the...
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    manicm replied to the thread CD section.
    Agreed. But what WHF is doing is catering to a younger audience, which is not a bad thing by any means, but is leading towards...
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    manicm reacted to tiggerjoint's post in the thread CD section with Like Like.
    What hifi only want to promote streaming or vinyl, for months now they have ignored cd's. They must think it won't sell magazines, so...
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    manicm reacted to nopiano's post in the thread CD section with Like Like.
    I can see the point, although I draw attention to how amplifiers used to have Auxiliary inputs, then CD inputs, now Streaming or DAC...
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    manicm replied to the thread Arcam A15 or Cambridge CXA81 MK2.
    The new Musical Fidelity B1xi seems excellent too.
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    manicm replied to the thread Arcam A15 or Cambridge CXA81 MK2.
    Be aware the Arcam A15 has just been updated as the A15+ with claimed improved sound, and an HDMI port for TV duty. If it were my cash....
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    manicm reacted to Jasonovich's post in the thread CD & USB player with Like Like.
    I have something for you wink wink nudge nudge :) ! Go over to Amazon, there are four systems I can recommend, all within your budget -...
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    manicm replied to the thread GPMI vs HDMI/DP: Is a New Standard Coming?.
    I see it as complimentary. Just like 8k is. Even the industry has accepted that 8k won't become a mainstream consumer standard anytime...
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    manicm replied to the thread Spotify Lossless.
    ALERT There's apparently good news for free users. Shuffling is gone, so now you can listen to albums/playlists in track sequence...
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    manicm reacted to matthewpianist's post in the thread How do you listen to your TV? with Like Like.
    We just use the built-in speakers, whether it's on the Samsung Serif in the lounge or the 43" Samsung in our room. Seeing as we don't...
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    manicm reacted to abacus's post in the thread Spotify Lossless with Like Like.
    Nope, Premium subscribers get it as standard, however £11.99 month is £1 higher than a number of other providers, on the other hand the...
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    manicm replied to the thread How do you listen to your TV?.
    It's not a perfect solution, and in this case a universal remote is a must. I don't know how newer TVs behave, but on an older Samsung...
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    manicm replied to the thread How do you listen to your TV?.
    There's obviously a reason why HDMI on stereo components is becoming as prevalent as audio only digital inputs.
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    manicm replied to the thread Spotify Lossless.
    In Tidal itself there is a clear difference between the lowest lossy MP3 tier and the CD quality (16/44) tier, let along the Max tier...
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