allanblissett

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Why do I have to prove I am a human, every time I refresh a page on this site ?
Seems like they fixed the issue .    
Aurender a1000 impressions vs Eversolo A6 and Cambridge Cxn100
Bought a Cambridge EXN100 a month ago, excellent sound quality.  I was a bit disappointed in the feel of the Chassis however,  but it performs so good that I overlooked it. Totally out preforms the Marantz 50n streaming.   
Why do I have to prove I am a human, every time I refresh a page on this site ?
It’s the website that’s requesting it, as after you check the box , it waits for approval  from Audiogon.  
What were your favorite gear additions in 2024?
PS Audio Stellar Gold preamp,  Cambridge EXN100  streamer.  
Maggie LRS vs .7
Plus one for the .7 with a Rel S812 sub, soundstage and detail to dye for.  
Streamer apps critical
I have been through Marantz with Heos, then Wiim Pro, Wiim Ultra,  and as great as the Wiims has been, sound and app wise,  the upgrade bug just wouldn’t go away.  So I saw a good deal on a Cambridge EXN100 and tried it. When I unboxed it I was a... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Monk/ Straight, No Chaser  
Fiber is Coming to my neighborhood
What does what's in his wall have to do with the fiber to his modem and a ethernet cable to his streamer ?  He will no longer be using the old house wiring.  
Fiber is Coming to my neighborhood
Yes. That system has probably reached the limit of its usefully life, and they are just keeping it on life support, getting the most they can out of it without investing in new infrastructure.   
Which DAC - Streamer or Preamp?
I had a C47 years ago,  the dac wasn't bad for the time period,  it had a nice clean sound.  Not sure if that was due to the dac or the preamp section.  It was not the dac1 or dac2,  just  unspecified.  I would use the A6 dac into the C47 preamp.   
Fiber is Coming to my neighborhood
As a retired AT&T tech,  I can assure you it will be better than what you have now. Try to use a ethernet connection instead of wifi if possible,  so if you can have the tech that comes install the gateway close to your system,  it would facil... 
Topping e70 velvet
I have a E70 Sabre,  but I have never seen any balance adjustment in dac mode. So I highly doubt  there is.  
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
The Wiim app and remote will provide a level of convenience and features that you will be sorry you did not have sooner. Not to mention the sound quality improvement. Try it for 30 days,  you can return it if you disagree.   
3 tone control integrated amp/preamp
Get a Wiim streamer, the app is very good and includes graphic snd parametric Eq, a well as room correction.  The ten band eq works great, very effective.   
Has anyone had success with a preamp with a Marantz PM 8006?
Why would you want to use a separate preamp with that?  It has its own preamp built in.  The Marantz preamp section usually sounds pretty good,  unless you want to try tube preamp for some flavor.