Edited: Now potentially looking for new preamplifier 11.23.2021

[avguytx]

@MikeyFresh I already use a Lenovo i7 Tiny PC to take care of those 3 for streaming files. I have no interest in dropping Amazon Music HD for either Qobuz or Tidal even if the price wasn't higher; been there, tried them. I'm good where I'm at for that part and the Lenovo's USB is already feeding an old temporary Muse USB DAC I've had for some time now. I don't really care to have to deal with Linux stuff and, thankfully, don't have to deal with them or Apple with the city things I work with every day (network administrator).

I can also buy a Node at rep sample cost through some past work channel connections I have so its price isn't too bad. But it was mainly just an idea, kind of like potentially using an NAD C658 with it built in; the price is reasonable for either. It would be nice to be able to use a phone or tablet for AMHD similar to how Spotify Connect works, which is handy, but as you mentioned, that may not ever happen.

It's not the worst thing ever using a keyboard with AMHD and Spotify showing on the TV, I guess. I do like convenience and electronic toys. I guess that's why I spent 25+ years in the industry till the market went south in 2008 and I got out of it. lol AMHD is definitely not the easiest thing to navigate but it does sound decent for what it is and the price is right.

I appreciate the input!

 

[prime minister]

A bit off topic, but I'm. Curious about your Carver gear. What was done to it? Did it improve the sound? How do you enjoy it?

 

[avguytx]

A bit off topic, but I'm. Curious about your Carver gear. What was done to it? Did it improve the sound? How do you enjoy it?

Well, I've had the M-1.0t amp and C-1 preamp for maybe 14 years now. Picked them up at yard sale in Denton, TX that apparently a woman who had recently divorced was having. I gave a paltry $20 for the pair along with an EQ of some kind that I sold off. Also picked up a pair of Polk Audio Monitor 10b's at same sale for $3 for the pair. Gave them to my beat friend summer of 2009 when I moved back to AR and went back to college at 43. But that's another story.

On The Carver Site forum, there are some smart techie people who love Bob's gear who basically re-engineered and updated things exponentially. Like my C-1 preamp, I did quite a bit of work myself including changing out close to 200 caps, resistors, etc., along with all new RCA connections on the back. A friend from the website, who lives in Maine, added remote volume and muting, which I enjoy a lot!

The amp was updated to what's called an MkII Opt 002 which takes it from the original 200wpc rating up to 460wpc. It's a beast and it sounds wonderful. I sometimes think of buying a new amp but then decide not to. I've attached a link to a site for the guy that does them a lot. A great tech.

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