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| Audio envy - dang! @lalitk It’s quite admirable how Audio Envy continues to improve their existing cable lineup. I have been using AE cables since 2018 and have enjoyed meaningful improvements with each release.Agreed. Although, something has to be said about past o... | |
| Streamer upgrade +1 on opticalRendu I have been using one for more than a year in my main system and find it to be a substantial improvement compared to Node 2i in my office system. Its calling card is a much lowered noise floor.But if cost is not an issue, also c... | |
| Solid state amplifiers and sound stage, especially front to back "depth" @hilde45 -- I had a similar problem when I went from ARC GSi75 to Luxman 590AXII. The soundstage width offered by the Luxman was just as wide but I felt the depth, while decent, was not as good as ARC.In my case, adding acoustic panels behind (low... | |
| Audeze vs. HIFIMan vs. ?? +1 for Focals. I had both the Hifiman Arya and Focal Clears for more than a year. Both are excellent headphones, but I found the Clears to be better all-rounders with all kinds of music. The Aryas were good but sometimes the music felt a bit 'plas... | |
| Streamer upgrade OP -- about a year ago, I subscribed to Amazon HD, Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify and compared the SQ using the same equipment for several weeks. Now mind you, this was a rather unscientific comparison in the sense that it was based primarily on listen... | |
| 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... |