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| Researching an "affordable Roon server/streamer, and my choice... @patrickdowns ..I compromised, because while I could run the SGC box as core/streamer (like a Nucleus) I will combine it with the Rendu as the streamer for better signal.Why do you think an SGC core and Rendu streamer is a compromise? I listened t... | |
| High end Class D amps? Based on what I read in 2015, Class A or AB should be dead by now. | |
| Researching an "affordable Roon server/streamer, and my choice... Buy the OpticalRendu bundle. It comes with everything you need - power supply and the converter. Works with regular router or switch. The price I quoted above includes the bundle. BTW, the Lite version only works with Roon but they have a regular ... | |
| Researching an "affordable Roon server/streamer, and my choice... I am using the SonicTransporter i5 and an OpticalRendu Lite for Roon. Really love the combo. The OpticalRendu is much better than the MicroRendu and really gives a much lower noise floor. Both can be had for under $1850. | |
| Honest Amp Reviews: Impossible? Slightly off topic but nowadays a similar trend can be observed in reviewers whose primary medium is youtube. Many started off as refreshing alternatives to the more mainstream reviewers al’a Absolute Sound, Stereophile, etc., and were actually ve... | |
| Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh @kren0006 -- The dealer demoed both brands with Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II. Since I have the previous version (Olympica II), we thought it would be a reasonable match. It was really a toss up between the ARC and Luxman. Like I said, I would have... | |
| Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh @ryder Sorry I meant to type 590axii not 509x. The dealer hooked up both 590 and 509 to the same speakers, but honestly I couldn't tell the difference during the audition. Both sounded fantastic!And I completely agree with you that it was a very, ... | |
| Dedicated Harbeth P3 Thread The P3s might not do everything right, but what they do well, they do it extremely well -- intoxicating midrange and vocals. I have them setup in my home office (12x13) with a Cronus Magnum II and REL subwoofer. I can tell you they're not going an... | |
| Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh Finally decided to pull the trigger on a used Audio Research GSi75. I demoed a few amps at a local dealer and sellers in my city -- Hegel H390, Luxman 509x, Moon Audio 340i, Rega Aethos, and Audio Research. In the end, the sound of valves was too ... | |
| What are your experiences with upgrading power cords on KEF LS50 wireless? When I first bought my KEF LS50 wireless three years ago, I had a couple of Cerious Technology power cords lying around. I put them on the LS50s and didn't notice any meaningful difference ... if anything I thought the sound was a bit less open (b... | |
| Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh @romney80 -- I agree about getting a good preamp, and that's what I intend to do down the line. The Cambridge Audio will be a temporary fix until I get a proper preamp. Anyways, I will most likely end up getting an integrated after all. | |
| Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh I'm thinking of a slightly different strategy, not sure if this makes sense. But hear me out, and tell me if this might be a better approach ...I realized that I still have my Cambridge Audio Azur 851D DAC that can act as a preamplifer (volume con... | |
| B & W Formation Duo Powered Speakers - Any Good? @snackeyp Are you referring to the B&Ws or the new KEF wireless II? | |
| Integrated amp -- Pass Labs vs Luxman vs McIntosh There seems to be so much confusion around Hegel and Roon readiness. If I'm buying used, say H390, it has to be able to act as a Roon endpoint without any hassle. I'm surprised a company of this size is still struggling with Roon. | |
| B & W Formation Duo Powered Speakers - Any Good? @kenjit They were not tuned or customized for my ears. Do you know of anyone who can customize the speakers for my ears? |