arafiq
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| Streamer with no DAC? You didn't say whether you need wifi or can work with ethernet. If you have a wired connection, look at Sonore microRendu. | |
| Best route to go for new dac? I bought a Topping D90 after reading glowing reviews and close to perfect measurements. Tried to live with it for almost 4-5 weeks, but it didn't connect with me emotionally. I sold it to a friend of mine who absolutely loves the DAC ... he has ha... | |
| DAC choices -- help me cross the line Folks, how did you guys order the Audio Mirror DAC? I don't see a shopping cart on the website. I have sent two emails (once via the website and one directly) to the company ... it's been three days and not even an acknowledgment. Not a good sign!... | |
| DAC choices -- help me cross the line @in_shore I actually considered the Innuos products, but my system in the study is 'relatively' modest .. I couldn't justify the streamer being the most expensive component in the chain. I ended up buying a Sonore opticalRendu which is amazing! Bu... | |
| KEF LS50 Wireless -- wow!!! @justjames72 -- I sold the CM10s shortly after I got the KEF LS50 wireless. I have never owned the passive version so cannot compare. But yes, at the time, and in the same room, the LS50W sounded better to my ears. The balance, clarity and imaging... | |
| DAC choices -- help me cross the line @pastorbob -- thank you so much for taking the time to reply. You summed up everything so very nicely. The qualities you mentioned are exactly what I am seeking in a DAC. It’s reaffirming to know that the AM Tubadour ticks all the boxes for me. Se... | |
| DAC choices -- help me cross the line Thanks for the advice. I know I can always count on the members here to hep me make the right decision. I feel that both AudioMirror and Border Patrol are excellent DACs in their own right, as is obvious from the posts. @pastorbob thanks for your ... | |
| System- so many questions Agree with all the points made in the posts above. The DAC in the Node 2i is the weak link in your system. So definitely start there. Having said that, the Node 2i even as a standalone streamer is still going to be the weak link. I recently replac... | |
| Everything Matters With Digital I would argue that with the relative affordability and advancements in computer-based measurement technology, manufacturing equipment that measures particularly well is not a black art anymore. Take Topping as an example, and no I'm not implying t... | |
| Everything Matters With Digital @audioguy85 ... Get a horse! | |
| Beginning of a new journey... @oddiofyl Thanks for your response. As a matter of fact, based on your experience and a few others, I ended up buying the Quicksilver HP amp a few months ago. I will say it's one of the best audio purchases I've made in a long time. I'm just surpr... | |
| Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound @mgrif104 +1Well said, and completely agree with your point of view. In my case, just swapping the steamer and keeping the same DAC made a substantial improvement. | |
| Where do you go after a BlueSound Node 2i? @mrklas -- I have to respectfully disagree. I replaced the Node 2i, which was feeding an external DAC, with Sonore opticalRendu feeding into the same DAC, and the difference in sound is quite substantial. I haven't done a blind test, but I have sw... | |
| Implementing a Roon Core Server--Success & Comments Agreed. The price difference is not that much, might as well go with higher specs.@djones51 -- thanks for the tip regarding usb boot.Your help is much appreciated. | |
| Implementing a Roon Core Server--Success & Comments Thanks for the DSP tip. Since I also use headphones (Hifiman Arya, Focal Clear, and Sennheiser HD6XX), I do have several DSP filters (parametric EQs) setup for each headphone. There is a Micro Center not too far from my house, so I will check it o... |