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| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC @sbank I found the same when I went from my Macbook to the Node 2i. Well, I did get and installed today the powerlink devices you suggested so I could hook up the Node 2i via ethernet and I'm glad I did. I does sound better, mostly with respect ... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC Thanks everyone, very useful. Looks like many worthwhile experiences in upgrading the streamer and no doubt there is a significant difference when going from a Node to a $8000 Aurender as pdewher did. Of course the million dollar question is how... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC Just about ready to order one of these powerline adapters on Amazon to try hooking up via ethernet. In the description it states that both the "send" and "receive" units need to be on the same circuit. Since my modem is upstairs which is a differe... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC It certainly is, vanson1. | |
| Room treatments for a lively sounding room Well the speakers are about 8 feet apart and my listening position is about 10 feet from them. Yes the floors are hardwood but the entire area between my speakers and listening position is covered with a thick oriental rug. The sidewall treatment ... | |
| Room treatments for a lively sounding room Thanks Lots of good options. The Primacoustic panels I installed seem to be doing the trick. The ATS site has a useful panel calculator where you input the parameters of your room and it calculates the square footage of panels you require. Based ... | |
| DAC Question: Delta-Sigma vs R2R As I fellow senior music lover who, like the OP, also has tinnitus, let me say this. Your tinnitus most likely becomes an issue with brighter presentations and higher volumes. No matter what DAC you get, you will still find certain recordings an ... | |
| Lyra Delos or Hana ML @paulgardner This is likely not the answer you wanted to hear. After some upgrades to the digital end of my system, I ultimately sold all my analog gear, All at top dollar, including all my LPs. All sold within a day or 2 of my listing them. ... | |
| Lyra Delos or Hana ML I have owned the Delos, Hana SL, and Benz Wood SL. All went into a tubed phono preamp and tubed line stage. Had both SS and Tube poweramps at various times with this set up, but mostly tubes. The Delos was not warm or lush. It was detailed and t... | |
| Tube Power vs Solid State Power Watts are only one parameter, and an easy one to market, like Megapixels in Photography. I remember back in the 60s when solid state first got started. The marketing drive was how many transistors a radio had. The more the better so the more it so... | |
| Are Quicksilver power tube amps in the same league as VAC, VTL, BAT, ARC, ...? My Mid Monos sound wonderful and are very reliable. I have owned ARC and Cary tubed power amps and they are easily in the same league soundwise. If you need more power consider the V4. The capability to use different output tubes which both the V... | |
| Apple TV Set Up I used an apple TV in the same manner quite a while ago. A dedicated streamer is a much better way to go and will give you a nicer interface as well. Something simple like a Bluesound Node 2i would be a good place to start. | |
| Possible Cartridge Suspension Collapse? I had a Hana SL that was starting to do that as well. It had 300 hours on it. I replaced it with a new Benz Micro Wood Cartridge, and it did the same with about 400 hours on it. Both were less than 2 years old. All on a VPI arm that was set up pro... | |
| LYRA DELOS CARTRIDGE TOO BRIGHT, THIN AND SHRILL SOUNDING I had a Delos at one time on a VPI Aries and JMW 10 arm going into an all tube phono preamp, preamp and 2 monoblock tube power amps I had a similar experience to the OP. Despite having 40 years + with high end vinyl playback, and no matter how muc... | |
| Vinyl...should I stay, or should I go? I went though the same process as you. One thing to consider is that every cartridge has it's own sonic profile. Your particular Dynavector is generally very detailed but lean and lacking bass. I once owned one and never could get it to satisfy me... |