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| Should an amp have a "personality"? Great post. I was going to post something similar. The answer your question, the amp should do what the owner wants it to do, or people should buy the amp that sounds good to them. That being said, my goal is to build a system that is neutral... | |
| DAC Advice - Benchmark DAC 3 Thanks everyone for your super helpful input. | |
| Personality Type? The details of my life are quite inconsequential. | |
| What is the added value of a streamer over a networked dedicated Computer This is a great thread with great info. I started streaming on a PC. I have a used Node 2i coming this week to try it out. Fun to try new things. The exclusive mode/driver/format changes on a PC are a pain so I want to try the node. In defense of... | |
| What is the added value of a streamer over a networked dedicated Computer @yage I think Yage is on the right track. If the digital data is getting to your DAC and accurately represents the intended song data digital bits should be the same. Assuming you have a properly functioning dedicated streamer and separate ded... | |
| Where to invest the most in the "digital chain"? I was told by someone in the industry to spend the money on the DAC and AMP (electrical path) and that the output from various streamers was pretty much the same, assuming a properly implemented streamer like $400 plus, but even a few for less and... | |
| NODE as just a streamer / Airplay device Thanks @baylinor and everyone else. Great info you are all providing. I was told by someone I trust that the output of all good streamers is basically the same - digital data so select a good one, but focus on the interface/reliability, features, ... | |
| NODE as just a streamer / Airplay device @tgilb As I understand it, you are correct. Airplay is limited to about cd quality. It is for convenience mostly and CD quality is still very good - better than 8 track right !! Hi res would be straight from Qobuz with the Ipad used only as ... | |
| The State of Streaming Audio To DrBay's comment, we are all unique individuals. For many people's ears and in relation to their equipment, they may not be able to tell the difference between the components you mention. Others however, can tell the difference. We are all di... | |
| Would Benchmark Amp AHB2 Pair Well with Salk Speaker (Beats, BePure, or Encore)? Thanks everyone for your helpful responses. I appreciate it. | |
| What's going on with the used audio gear market? Thank you for posting. I am going to build a system and wanted to save money by buying used but when looking at the price differential between used and new, and the risks, I felt like it was not worth it to buy used. I feel better about my concl... | |
| What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers? Glad to help out. I think it is both. If it sounds bad, then it is a non-starter. However, at some point many speakers sound good. Yes there are some differences - may be one is a bit better in the bass, while another images better, another is a b... | |
| My thoughts on the HiFi Rose 150B In-Shore. Thanks for that info. We enjoy streaming movies of concerts and then watching on TV and listening. Glad to hear the Rose can do that as well. Right now we use a computer and it may not be ideal. There are some great older content an... | |
| My thoughts on the HiFi Rose 150B One feature that I liked about the rose, (I don't own one) is that it had analog inputs. For people who combine the 2 channel audio with their home theater due to space or other restraints, it seems that the rose can then accept either R/L analog... | |
| Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark It is hard to know the quality. Having some experience, some companies set up their own factory and train the workers and buy good equipment for their chinese factories with serious quality control and IMO, those products can be just as good if n... |