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| Rose Hifi Network Streamer RS150 @bkmaxey - I don’t think anyone is claiming that it’s not Roon-ready. I have no doubt that the software and user interface are top notch. What I am not able to get info on is the sound quality, especially when compared to the established high end ... | |
| Need music streamer with wifi and no DAC Bluesound Node can act as a Roon endpoint. You can use it purely as a streamer by bypassing it’s internal amp. The only downside is no USB output.+1 for SGC Roon core servers. I have one that has been rock solid for over a year and works beautiful... | |
| Warning: China-Hifi-Audio.com But my guess is the original owner backed off RE-selling the amp to chinahifi. so chinahifi was caught in themiddlethis is my hunch.@mozartfan -- there’s a bridge in Brooklyn that I want to sell to you. Please PM me asap. I only take cash by the w... | |
| Stereophile's 2021 products of the year @avanti1960 i just sold some items and could not believe how quickly they sold. I hope you didn’t sell your SHL5+. Now that would be an unforgivable offense in my book. J/K :) | |
| Integrated Amp upgrade path @mrklas -- thank you for the details. Given the rate of change in the digital audio industry, especially when it comes to streamers and DAC, I've so far been of the opinion that we should keep them separate for ultimate flexibility. Did you try to... | |
| Speakers most critical component, , now what fq's are most critical in speakers I read through your other thread about speakers being the most important component in the chain. I’m sorry but it doesn’t sound like it was established conclusively that speakers are the most important part. I see no consensus forming around that ... | |
| Integrated Amp upgrade path @mrklas - I’ve heard nothing but praise for the Mind2. Can you elaborate in what way it is better than the Node? I would love to audition this component sometime in the next few weeks. | |
| Integrated Amp upgrade path Also Simaudio Mind Network Player is very good. | |
| Integrated Amp upgrade path Yamaha is not really a good match for the OP’s excellent system. Consider streamers from Lumin, Innuos, Aurender, Sonore, Sotm, etc. | |
| Raven Audio Nighthawk @charles1dad -- Agreed. That was the wrong choice of words. I should have said "It's amazing how ... ". I have always noticed a difference between cables, especially power cords, although not always for the better. But sometimes the change is just... | |
| Integrated amp recommendations for harbeth 30.2 XD @voodoochillin -- keep in mind that both Luxman and Pass are known to understate their specs. The Luxman 590 AXII has been measured to be around 90 watts @ 8 ohms, which is significantly higher than the stated 30 watts. Also, Harbeths like current... | |
| Raven Audio Nighthawk I know I might not have come across as positive when talking about the Blackhawk. Well, I'm going to perform the virtual equivalent of eating crow. I changed some power cords in my home office system last night -- Audio Envy Mega 3 PC for the Blac... | |
| Integrated amp recommendations for harbeth 30.2 XD +1 @deadhead1000 --I have Harbeth 30.1 in the home office and use it with the Raven Audio Blackhawk tube amp. I was generally satisfied with this combo. I also happen to have a Luxman 590 AXII driving SHL5+ in the main system. A few weeks ago I ha... | |
| Swiss cables @vtag and @jafant -- any update on SwissCables? I have a friend who speaks very highly of these cables and wants me to try out their Reference power cord. Just wondering if you had a chance to evaluate the PC in your systems? | |
| mystery muffled mids Another easy way to isolate the problem is to get a trial version of Qobuz and play the same LZ songs for comparison. While it's not always the case, I've noticed that certain songs sound better on Qobuz. |