u/BoinkBonky

Not a total expert with the digital stuff, wanting to move away from MacBook to DAC via usb, and make use of a Mac Mini Roon core to a Roon end point with coax output to the DAC. Location is USA, budget is $1,500 or less (used).

No library playback, Roon-Qobuz streaming only, don't need processing, etc. and the DAC is limited to 24/96. Hoping for easy and reliable use, not a bunch of futzing around... AI says to consider output clock quality, output driver design, and galvanic isolation - I can deal with power supply at a future point.

In no particular order, a not-so-short list is:

Holo Red, PS Audio AirLens, Sonnet Hermes, Metrum Ambre, Lumin U2 Mini, Denafrips Arce, Limetree Bridge, Bricasti M5, Eversolo T8 (don't love the screen...), Silent Angel M1T, Matrix TT-1, Volumio Rivo

Most of these seem to check all or most of the boxes, used availability varies. Some a bit older than others (worry about support, compatibility, etc.). Reviews seem generally positive.

Not a total expert with the digital stuff, wanting to move away from MacBook to DAC via usb, and make use of a Mac Mini Roon core to a Roon end point with coax output to the DAC.

No library playback, Roon-Qobuz streaming only, don't need processing, etc. and the DAC is limited to 24/96. Hoping for easy and reliable use, not a bunch of futzing around... AI says to consider output clock quality, output driver design, and galvanic isolation - I can deal with power supply at a future point.

In no particular order, a not-so-short list is:

Holo Red, PS Audio AirLens, Sonnet Hermes, Metrum Ambre, Lumin U2 Mini, Denafrips Arce, Limetree Bridge, Bricasti M5, Eversolo T8 (don't love the screen...), Silent Angel M1T, Matrix TT-1, Volumio Rivo

Most of these seem to check all or most of the boxes, used availability varies. Some a bit older than others (worry about support, compatibility, etc.). Reviews seem generally positive.

Interested in feedback from this group… Shopping for a few rugs, interested in Persian design and origin (hopefully stores that identify origin if Turkish, Indian, or Chinese), and with pricing available. Particularly with vintage and antique inventory. Seems like RugSource and UniqRugs are reliable… Any others to share?

Interested in a bit of Persian Rug shopping, and wondering if there are any auction websites (with US delivery) that folks might recommend. I don’t mind poking around Craigslist and FB marketplace periodically, but wanting to avoid the haggling on price and retail pricing at brick and mortar stores with vintage and antique inventory. Not looking for collectibles or museum pieces… Thanks.