Funny how streaming/digital still chases that analog benchmark.


Funny how manufacturers of streaming and digital gear continues to chase that elusive analog sound. I thought digital was better?

Before you all get your panties in a wad I enjoy both Digital and Analog but much rather listen to an analog source than digital.

So today I see  Innuos Introduces The PhoenixNET – A Network Switch For Audiophiles @ only $3500.00

Guess I do not see the point you can get superior sound for say $2500 or less with a decent turntable cartridge combo and phono stage. Hell Clear Audio has an all in one for $2500.

I just don’t get it and I do not care to either.
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lexx2157 posts02-27-2021 1:34amExcept for audio2design for freaking on where someone lives. That ticks me off more than a 777 breaking up over a subdivision.


Could not care where he/she lives. I do care when someone lies and starts threads like this to create just the attitude you developed Lexx. Skypunk has just used you as a tool to troll lexx. That is who you should be angry with.

You don't need an R-R. Get a 24/192 recording of R-R and playback on an accurate DAC which does not have to cost an arm and a leg. Benchmark DAC2/3, Qutest will work. I was not kidding w.r.t. that low cost Chinese DAC (some, not all). That digital recording of R-R played on that low cost DAC will be far closer to R-R than any Vinyl will be no matter the cost.
Wow you all had a great night.

time to kill this thread.

@glupson is was purely €€€€€€€££££££££$$$$$$$ for Linn that is why they are in the business. 
when all of you guys are done insulting each other I would be interested in your live streaming experiences which is certainly nothing you can do via LP or CD.
I myself have been enjoying both Smalls jazz club live streams as well as the Met opera live. I think the pandemic has given birth to a whole new interest in live online.
That was an unfortunate typo of mine. “Can’t”, not “can”, of course. Thanks Audio2 for the gentle correction. 
I found the best part of the experiment that thing about a digital watch. If that really played the role, it would be time for live music only.