2psyop
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MQA DAC or Not? I would like to add my experience with audio gear into the mix. I have always had to be a budget minded audiophile. Starting in the 80s I had one of the first CD players on the market by Sony. Later I bought a Betamax and a PCM recorder and made a... | |
Tech That Flopped! "Two Bose 901 direct/relecting speakers create a sound pattern that is larger than the room itself, almost as if you were listening to 8 separate speakers." I bought the coolaid, owned these speakers and loved these speakers in the 80s. Regardless... | |
Benchmark DAC1 USB vs. Rega R Dac Hey Fred, I was the first one to recommend the Plinius, I am happy that it is working out. I also have a Benchmark DAC1 and it is still VERY good. If you stretch your budget I would also consider the Schiit Bifrost multibit. All Schiit DACs are up... | |
Oppo Vs Esoteric I think the Esoteric P-02 and brother have VRDS transport mechanisms that weigh around 11 lbs. The DAC is a 32 bit design that uses 4 AK4399 chips which achieve 35 bit processing. Weight is around 68 lbs, which is more than many good amplifiers.Do... | |
Move router far from hifi components? I keep my router in a room upstairs. It is very far from my audio system and I use wireless to access much digital music. I have a cd player and DAC when I listen to CDs. I have power strips (hospital grade) and low noise which are pretty far from... | |
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound The best small speaker I have heard, at that price point, has to be the B&W PM-1. I heard a pair of these on stands and could not believe the accurate tonality, clarity, soundstage and low tight bass. I really thought I was listening to the bi... | |
All in one solution for bedroom system. Suggestions from all appreciated. I would check out the Bluesound audio equipment. The amp is the Power Node 2 and would match great with your speakers. If you have a HDD with digital files you can play all those files too and stream music. If you have an extensive CD collection y... | |
Crazy to buy a 17 year old CD Player? Go back to 1983. "Would it be crazy to buy another high end turntable my Garrard just died? CDs will be taking over anyway". Well album spinning is still going on and turntables are as popular as ever to the young and the old alike.I don't think C... | |
Most "Accurate/Realistic" Sounding Speakers? Many people don’t care about sound systems that try to sound like live music. Many more younger people (Ipod generation) care even less about this. This is compounded by the fact the vast majority of speakers do not sound like live music.I think a... | |
lumin D1 or melco N1A Lumin D1. | |
Replace Dell Laptop with Streamer? Which one? I have a Bluesound Node 2 and I am very pleased with the functionality, flexibility and tremendous sound. Another important consideration for me was service and support. I have had to use the forum (online support) and telephone support for connec... | |
Need suggestions for streaming files to my stereo It has been mentioned here that many of the responses to the OP have not paid attention to the budget of $200. I, myself, admit to this error. But one must include the hardware cost of a computer. Like many of the newer (changing) technology with ... | |
integrated amp recommendation needed I think the OP has made his choice already. But yes...Freddukedavis let us know how the Plinius sounds with your speakers! | |
integrated amp recommendation needed For those suggesting Yamaha (a very decent choice and match for your speakers) look at audiocircle.com. There is a A-S801 for a great price. Don't know what kind of transformer or caps, but I am sure it will sound fine. | |
integrated amp recommendation needed There is a Plinius 8100 integrated amp here on audiogon. Looks very sweet for $650. Get a nice power cord and good speaker cables and I bet you would be in sonic heaven. There are also some sweet tube amps there too....Cayin, Jolida and Eastern El... |