I'm trying to configure my Audio MIDI setting on my MacBook Pro to the correct quality output. (Note, I didn't even realize you needed to do this until today ?!?!). I'm streaming FLAC from Amazon Music HD and MQA from Tidal. By default it was set to 2 ch 24-bit 48.0 kHz... I got a new DAC that...

Fully acknowledge that this is a hobby and a large percentage of the enjoyment comes from tinkering and upgrading... so I'm not sure there really is an "end game" with that said... I'm wondering where everyone's point of diminishing returns is? There is no doubt that moving up from...

Sorry if this has already been asked/answered. But I'm really struggling with what to do here... I've got a new pair of Focal Clear on order and should be here in October. I currently have a Schiit Modius DAC and a THX 789 Amp. I've been reading that the 789 doesn't pair well with the Clear due...

Hello All, I realize that the DX7 is both a DAC and AMP vs. the D30 Pro is just a DAC. The reason for this thread is as follows: I have a good AMP (THX AAA 789). I'm looking for a Balanced DAC to replace my Shiit Modi. I love the fact that the DX7 can double as an AMP and is already balanced -...

I'm still relatively new to this hobby. I started with a Schiit Stack with Modi/Magni 3. This was my first setup and using with Tidal from my Macbook Pro as the source. The Magni was getting the job done, not complaining... but I got my HD6XX and have the HD8XX on order. So I wanted to get...