andrewkelley

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How to get HDMI audio to Schiit Freya
@erik_squires the schiit has no dac. Rca / xlr in out only. But, that said most DACs would have a tosslink input so that would work.  
Optical vs coax vs spdif
@dtximages my restaurant is New York Sub. We’re at traditional New York deli but we source all of our meats from local ranchers in Texas and make everything from scratch including roasting smoking and curing meats, homemade pickles and ice cream. ... 
Optical vs coax vs spdif
@mofimadness thanks! I’m going to try the aes hookup. I’ll let y’all know 
Optical vs coax vs spdif
@kalali thanks 🙏 the radio station is giving 10 free cds from their library to anyone that comes in tomorrow, if your in dallas Texas stop by New York Sub I’m university park. The CD player is for the home system. Which is pretty badass. @lowrider... 
Optical vs coax vs spdif
Wow thanks guys! I have some  Old audio quest YIQ – 3 75ohm composite video cables, I bet they would work in a pinch. Oh I should mention that the Marantz also has digital coax out.  
Bookshelf Bake Off
Has anyone listened to ascend acoustics Sierra 2 or Sierra 2 ex? Do they live up to the hype?  
Does my setup need a phono stage?
@bacobits1 that setup is niiiiice! I’ll be dining more research on rogue for sure. The phenomena ii+ with external linear power supply is creeping up the list as well. @big_greg thanks for all the advice! I’ve read that 6moons review, and all I ca... 
MA7900 anyone experience problems with firmware ?
Hold down the input knob and the volume knob for a few seconds, should reset the whole thing.  
Does my setup need a phono stage?
So I actually Rewired everything and I am now using my Mcintosh MA5200 integrated as my preamp! It has “pass through” aka home theatre bypass. I had no idea that was even a thing until this thread. Now when I listen to my Dac or my tuner or my tur... 
Selling my dads top of the line system
My dad was a musician, and I grew up in the studio. He died when I was 17. I took all his gear to a consignment shop, which closed down, and I never saw or heard anything of it again. I regret it deeply. I wish I could’ve kept it and shared with m... 
Mcintosh meters and Turntables
Ha! How did you know about the screaming? @mijostyn 
Clearaudio Satisfy Tonearm IC Upgrade
I’m wondering the same 
Does my setup need a phono stage?
@big_greg i wonder if I can use my mc5200  integrated in home theatre bypass and use two empty channels I have on my Mc7106 for the front speakers....  it does preamp out and power amp in rca jacks on the back. Maybe I can hook everything to the m... 
Does my setup need a phono stage?
@big_gregI have been looking for a phenomena 2+ as well, but they are pretty pricy. can you explain home theatre bypass ? Why is it different than pure direct? I have been wondering about my preamp. I love the home theater, but I mainly listen to ... 
Its my first tube! (Preamp)
The dynaco is easily in my price range and looks very upgradable @roberjerman