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| Any Consultation available to set up a system with used equipment Consider getting a used Trinnov AL16; the DSP and Room correction are top-notch. I have one I bought used a few years back, my speakers are a collection of Wilson Audio, some new, some used, and JBL in the ceiling. I have gone from Monoblocks for ... | |
| Getting 4K with Classe SSP-800 Your TV will automatically upsample any 1080p content, so there's no benefit to relying on the TV for video processing. Avoid using Optical or eARC for audio—both are bandwidth-limited and won't deliver full-resolution formats like Dolby TrueHD or... | |
| Considering switching to XLR cables, My system is exclusively XLR, except where it’s impossible—like my turntable and tube preamp, which use RCA. For cables, I use Mogami with Neutrik connectors. You can build or buy them pre-made; the pricing is very reasonable. My thinking is simp... | |
| Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp) If you're not familiar with Micro Seiki, they made incredibly solid turntables—more utilitarian than elegant in appearance, but built like tanks. Personally, I think mine has a kind of industrial beauty to it. I own the RX-1500 with the separate ... | |
| Best 4K Player in Terms of Transport Mechanism If you can get an Oppo 205, it has the best analog out and uses separate power supplies. I had the 203, then sold it after I heard the 205. | |
| Anyone try the Kaleidescape Strato V? Seems to eliminate the need for the crazy server? I have the Stratos S with 6TB of internal storage, and I love it. I’ve considered upgrading to the V for Dolby Vision, but honestly, that feature is overhyped. I can watch the same movie on my Oppo 205 and my Kaleidescape, and I don’t notice anyth... | |
| Does You Subwoofer Settings ?? I didn’t see it mentioned, but a 16" subwoofer may not be ideal for music reproduction compared to a 12". I haven't heard the SVS 16 myself, but when I was shopping for subwoofers, I was advised against going with a larger one for my needs: about ... | |
| 2025 Audio System Wish List Time! @ricred1 Get the Amplitude 16. My wishlist includes another pair of Wilson watch surrounds or Alitas. Ideally ,2 sets. Im also looking at getting either Sasha 2 or Sasha DAW, though I keep looking at Yvettes, but I am convinced I need to have the... | |
| The end of physical media is neigh Physical media remains the gold standard for visual and audio fidelity unless you own a Kaleidescape. I envision a future where physical media retains its value, much like the resurgence of vinyl records. While we can debate whether streaming surp... | |
| Right channel phono stage tube goes noisy I have had some luck working the tube socket with a gentle rocking motion to clean the pin contacts. I'm not sure, but I think they can oxidize over time or get dirty from atmospherics. | |
| Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say? I always try to be diplomatic, keeping my own HiFi journey in mind—the decades it has taken, like for most of us, to get to where we are. With that perspective, I make thoughtful suggestions that align with incremental financial steps, understandi... | |
| Bose buys McIntosh I’ve not been a fan of Mc, so my feelings about it are meh. I will tell you, I was gifted a pair of Bose ultra in ear Nc headphones and was blown away by them. I do a lot of shop things that involve power tool. Seriously good and sound quality whi... | |
| Two 330A versus one 860A? Seeing as the 860 is essentially two mono blocks in a single chassis, simpler is better in the less is more age. What speakers do you want to drive? 225 pc @ 8ohm is solid numbers with a double at 4. Considering the cost difference between 860 an... | |
| Please help with Roon server/core issue Looking forward to your findings. | |
| Please help with Roon server/core issue Often, opting for the simplest approach yields the best results: Lowering your sample rate from 192 can significantly help, and you're likely not to discern any difference. I use 24/96, and it works wonderfully for me. In truth, by persisting with... |