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  1. 24-09-2017, 13:20 #1
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    Hello Shah here

    Like many of the members here, I started life on a analogue system when I was at University. Dual TT then Thorens and once I had some income I bought a Linn TT with an Ittok tonearm and Naim Nait II integrated amp. For about 25 years (!) I have not changed my system except changing my speakers. Being a busy family man, I have tended to use portable digital music. But I was never happy with this. But I have now discovered Hi Res music and recently purchased a LG V20 Smartphone with a Quad DAC. I have also just purchased a Sony WH-1000x M2 BT headphones. With Hi Res music, aptX-HD I really feel I am getting a lot out of my music again. I have just ordered a Sony NW-ZX300 DAP, which will also support LDAC.

    I hope here I'll be able to share my digital journey with members here. This does not mean I won't use my Linn system. I need to get it serviced and perhaps upgrade the MC cartridge.

    My music preferences - pop, rock and reggae. I find reggae sounds better on analogue!
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  2. 25-09-2017, 08:21 #2
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    Hi Shah. Welcome to AOS.

    There's a lot going on here, including much about digital. You may find the Digital Expressions section of interest.

    Feel free to join in with any of the chat that interests you.


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    Hi Shah, welcome to aos.. Do you use a streaming service or do you rip your own?
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  4. 25-09-2017, 12:04 #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by struth View Post
    Hi Shah, welcome to aos.. Do you use a streaming service or do you rip your own?
    Grant,

    I had a subscription to Tidal for a while but decided to buy high res music from Qobuz, HD Tracks and HiResAudio. HIRESAUDIO also support Meridian's MQA codec. The move to digital (DAP based) is because my domestics means I can't spend that much time in the lounge as my wife likes watching football! But I have discovered how amazing Hi Res music can be if paired with the right equipment. In theory the new LG V30 Smartphone with a Quad DAC supports MQA codec as used by Tidal - so this is an option at some point.
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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    Hi Shah. Welcome to AOS.

    There's a lot going on here, including much about digital. You may find the Digital Expressions section of interest.

    Feel free to join in with any of the chat that interests you.


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