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| Bass Vs speaker efficiency So the million dollar question is that if high sensitivity is the way to go, given that such speakers give you the freedom to pair with low watt amplifiers, why do companies continue to make speakers below 89-88db? Is it just a conspiracy to sell ... | |
| SGC vs Roon Nucleus I think both companies offer a good return policy. Best to order both, compare them for a couple of weeks in your system, and return the one you like less. | |
| CD or Streaming... am I missing out? If someone can purchase a Jay's Audio CD MK3 unit and ship it to me, I promise to compare it to my streaming setup and post my impressions asap. | |
| The sound comparison between LUXMAN DA-200 D/A and LUXMAN DA-250 D/A convertors @chelg -- there are quite a few within your price range. Some of the favorites around here are MHDT (Orchid, Pagoda, Pagoda Balance), Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE, Holo May, Denafrips Pontus, etc. If you search for R2R on this site you will get ma... | |
| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings @willgolf - I’m assuming you don’t have the Reflection anymore? What did you replace it with if you don’t mind me asking? I have a Blackhawk and it does respond to tube rolling quite well. | |
| The sound comparison between LUXMAN DA-200 D/A and LUXMAN DA-250 D/A convertors Luxmam DA-250 would be my choice. Although, if you can find a used DA-06, the quality is at least the same if not slightly better than the 250. | |
| "Real" streamer vs. Bluetooth adapter--what's the advantage? Since I would be using a phone app to tell the streamer what to play, why would the sound quality improve?This is the same as using your TV remote to change channels or adjust the volume. The actual picture and sound quality is handled by the TV, ... | |
| Acoustic treatment Carpet or rug is a good suggestion. For me, I heard the biggest improvement besides bass traps when I treated the first reflection points on the side walls with diffuser panels. Actually, GIK sells stuff that acts as a combination of diffuser and ... | |
| Sonus Faber speakers Olympicas will scale with better equipment. I heard the Sonettos a few months ago. Not bad for HT or mix usage. But when the dealer played the Olympica Nova ii with higher end ARC amplification there was no contest. The Olympicas are more refined ... | |
| A pleading request to manufacturers of amplifiers and preamplifiers. There have been a few reported cases of unintended circumcisions. | |
| A pleading request to manufacturers of amplifiers and preamplifiers. Well, we did ask for killer amps. And watch out, if you’re over 6’5” don’t ever buy an amp that’s supposed to be a giant killer. | |
| Best Server To Run Roon Core I was just going by what the ENO manufacturer says on their website:"A unique (patent pending) passive filtering system which plugs in between your network switch or router, and your streaming device."AFAIK, EtherRegen is not passive but I could b... | |
| Best Server To Run Roon Core It should be placed between your router and Nucleus. | |
| Did someone complain about the price of Uptone EtherRegen switch? @thyname -- did you see the youtube review by ASR's Amir where he compared EtherRegen with a $20 TP-Link switch and found zero differences in his usual measurements and graphs? I can almost imagine the frenzy amongst the "i-only-listen-to-graphs-n... | |
| Wolf Audio @thewolfaudio -- Joe, it was indeed a pleasure talking to you. I think the key point that resonated with me the most is the upgrade path that your platform provides. Many of us don't want to invest huge sums in streamers upfront, but want to 'feel... |