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| Do we really need anything greater than 24/96? Opinions? @erik_squires @electroslacker @plgaI totally agreed, 16/44 is awesome when mastered and played back properly. | |
| Node 2i Coax Out I do want to clearly state that the Bluesound Node 2i sounds amazing with 16/44 Apple Lossless via AirPlay 2, which is how I’m using it. This is a world class music player.I’m using the optical (Toslink) output connected to a MiniDSP 2x4 HD. Thi... | |
| Node 2i Coax Out @tketcham You are correct, the Bluesound Node 2i does pass 24/192 on it’s digital outputs. I apologize to not verifying before my post. Thanks for your correction. | |
| Node 2i Coax Out @dougsat I agree, 16/44 done right sounds awesome, and that’s how I’m using the Node 2i: Apple Lossless via AirPlay 2.My reply to @andrewkelley was only to verify (or not) that there are some limitations on the digital outputs. | |
| Do we really need anything greater than 24/96? Opinions? I can confirm that 16/44 mastered and played back properly sounds awesome. Nyquist–Shannon had some things figured out, but it took awhile for the mastering and hardware to catch up. | |
| Node 2i Coax Out @andrewkelleyFrom what I understand, the digital outputs are 24/96 PCM maximum. If you want 24/192 and DSD support with Roon, a USB streamer needs to be used that has Roon support, with a USB DAC that decodes 24/192 and DSD. I think the same app... | |
| Apple Music/Mac I’m going to be comparing the following:iFi micro iUSB3.0SOtM tX-USBultra with sPS-500Wyred 4 Sound RecoveryAllo USBridgeSystem:Apple iMac(Above Options)miniDSP 2x4 HDDecware ZenSpeakersAre there other recommendations I should consider? | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary Here are some links to some nice reviews of the new “Abbey Road” that are interesting and informative.Analog Planet by Michael Fremer: https://www.analogplanet.com/content/abbey-road-50th-anniversary-remix-full-review-part-2Michael Fremer’s Video... | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary @geoffkait What is the “Dr. Ebbetts Mono CD”?Does anyone know how many versions there are of “Abbey Road”? I was watching Michael Fremer’s video review and he mentioned several. | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary The 50th Anniversary of “Abbey Road” is set to be the No. 1 album this week. I think it’s cool that a 50 year old album is No. 1. | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary I appreciate the replies and have enjoyed reading all your thoughts over the weekend. This was my second thread and I am inspired by the response. Thank you! | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary @big_gregI listened to the different vinyl pressings yesterday and today I’ve been comparing the different digital versions as I test out some DACs, streamers and USB interfaces. The 2009 Remaster and 50th Anniversary sound wonderful and in my opi... | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary @mayoradamwestPlease let us know what you think of the MoFi pressing compared to the Acoustic Sounds pressing. Thanks! | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary @mapman Thanks for your reply and trivia! I did not know that “Abbey Road” was the first solid-state Beatles album.Twenty-five years ago, someone told me that to get the kick drum sound for “Abbey Road”, a large speaker driver was used as the pick... | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary @elizabeth Thanks for replying!I just watched Mr. Guttenberg’s video on the new “Abbey Road” release and I agree with his review, especially in regards to the “spaciousness” of the mix.While different, I think both the 2009 Remaster and the new 50... |