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| How easily can you distinguish between different DACs? IME, what better (usually more expensive) dacs offer is a sense of realism. They do a much better job of transporting you to the venue. They're simply better at capturing the nuances, emotions, and the soul of the music. Once you hear that in your... | |
| Help settle a streaming argument! OP -- I think the answer is fairly simple. If you believe streamers don't make a difference and anyone who thinks these things matter in the digital domain is blinded by some kind of a belief system, then stick with what works for you. Buy the che... | |
| Help settle a streaming argument! The question that OP posed was answered by many. Now the goal posts are shifted - "but why does it sound better? give me concrete proof!" :) | |
| Audio stand needed....Moving main components from mechanical room to listening room Call Robert at Live Vibe Audio. His stands and racks are by far the best I’ve heard at a reasonable price. | |
| Testing Ethernet switch One more time, an extra ordinary claim needs extra ordinary proof. It's actually quite easy, something I have used with success in the past. Try it in your own system (buy used or borrow from dealer). If you like it, and you can afford it, g... | |
| Recommend me a DAC under 3k I’ve gone through at least 10 dacs in the last 5 years. For under $2k, Pontus II can’t be beat. Great resale value too. Add a DDC, and you’re now competing with dacs up to $4k or higher. | |
| At what price is one considered an Audiophile. $42 | |
| Significant steps? (DAC) Armchair punditry at its best!!! | |
| Class D amplifiers. What's the future look like? Who are the people who think Peachtree is better than their 12 k systems? While we’re at it, I want everyone to know there are folks who think their $500 class AB is at least 70% better than the modded Peachtree Gan amps. See how this works? | |
| Class D amplifiers. What's the future look like? I’m not sure if it’s prudent to quote Steve Huff to prove your point. Not too long ago, he thought the class A pass labs was the bees knees. Before that, Luxman was the best thing since sliced bread. Recently, he said Aavik was the best amp he ha... | |
| Class D amplifiers. What's the future look like? @milpai 😃😃😃 | |
| Will the Topping E30 II support Tidal's FLAC streams? If you want etched details. sterile and boring sound, Topping is the way to go. I know they have mastered the 'measurements' game (looks so pretty and perfect on graphs) and are favored heavily by that 'other' site. I tried their DAC a couple of y... | |
| Upgrading my streaming/digital system- what would make the most sense? +1 @soix As usual, soix has the best advice :) I owned an Innuos Zenith MK3 and thoroughly enjoyed it. A used specimen goes for around $3200-3500 nowadays -- maybe even less since they have introduced the Pulsar line. Consider what you're getti... | |
| Bricasti M1SE DAC vrs Meitner MA3 I currently own Meitner MA3 and have heard Bricasti M1SE multiple times at my friend’s home. Both are great dacs within spitting distance of each other in every way. Flip a coin and go with the decision :) | |
| How do you add color? I have already mentioned that perhaps the usage of the term ’color’ was not very apt to describe what I was trying to say. I see folks are still hung up on that word :) The point was that some people want neutrality at all cost. Some are okay wit... |