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My stylus is due for a replacement. Currently using a Shure M97xe - no longer manufactured. I have read great things about the JICO SAS replacement stylus for Shure carts, but it is pretty pricey at about $285 for the 97xe. Worth the cost? Something else I should steer toward? Thanks!

Sale opens up today at 2pm EST for any interested in the DW's.

What did you wind up going with @MadLucas ? I too own a Shure M97xe and am beginning to think it might be due for a stylus replacement or new cart.

Just pulled the trigger on eBay for an Oppo DV-980h that can play SACD and DVA-Audio. It is capable of outputting DSD over HDMI to my AVR receiver. I also have a Rasberry Pi and HiFiBerry DAC HAT in the mail. Hoping to improve my streaming quality and dusting off some CD's!

That sounds like a solid set-up! Was leaning toward one of the mid-range Yamaha integrateds, but now I am deep down the separates path lol.

Anyone have any thoughts on Parasound amps? I am considering the 2125 v.2 to power two pairs of speakers and maybe eventually pairing it with a Schiit Freya + preamp.

Currently just Spotify - but would potentially change to or add a lossless sub. No local high-res files.

I was thinking about the Allo Digione Signature Player? Looks like they have apparently solved a lot of the issues of getting the sound from the Pi to a good standalone DAC.

Just passive - but potentially could make sense to add some sort of volume knob on the deck. What all would I need?

Potentially, yes. Only problem is a quick peek and it looks like the Rogue only has a single zone?

Happy Quarantine to everyone! So I have done a foolish thing and bought a house...I am thinking of using that as an excuse for some audio upgrades!! I will have one stereo zone in the living room / kitchen open area, and another outside on the deck. What would you fine people suggest...

Well at least I feel better about being confused in the first place! This does help explain it - thanks!

Ok thanks! Sounds like it is an avenue I am not quite ready to explore yet! Makes sense to save it down the line as a potential future upgrade. I guess what always confused me was where along the chain the conversion was taking place. So really for a DAC to be beneficial from a streaming...

That sounds perfect. I have been using a decade old budget home theater A/V receiver, and streaming Spotify via an old Apple TV or PS4 (HDMI), and I feel like something is missing (mostly on the streaming end). I feel like a new amp would upgrade both sources while providing a simpler solution...

Cool - thanks! Is the Airport Express known for being a great bargain streamer?

Yo - what's up y'all?! Hoping for an amp or amp + DAC recommendation for a vinyl + streaming (Spotify) set-up. Stereo only. I already have a good Phono pre-amp (U-Turn Pluto). Something like a NAD D3020? Budget probably somewhere in the $500 range. I am a bit confused on how DAC's work and...