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| CD v Streamed @antigrunge2 could be. Either way though, it is puzzling. | |
| CD v Streamed @antigrunge2 I tried everything with Qobuz. I run a full Sonore opticalRendu setup with upgraded Sonore LPSs (using Roon) to a PS Audio DS DAC and then out to my Ayre KX/VX-5 Twenty combo (to Focus SE speakers). I found almost everything on Qobuz ... | |
| CD v Streamed @georgehifi it's disappointing because the potential was there. Kind of like Sat Radio. Such a great concept but a complete failure in execution. I was all set to pay for a year of Qobuz after my 30 day trial but now I really need to weigh all opt... | |
| CD v Streamed I've only been streaming for a few weeks but noticed that Qobuz - hi-rez included, has fairly substantial compression applied. I witnessed this on pretty much everything I have listened to. It sounds fine at lower volume levels. But turn it up ... | |
| PS Audio Perfectwave vs Directstream DAC @audiodwebe I bought a PS Audio DS DAC last week and they are on close-out now. I would guess that the upgrade from the PW to DS is as well. I'd call them (they don't have plans to put the sale prices on the website... yet anyway) and see what t... | |
| Ayre K-5xeMP vs. Electrocompaniet - EC 4.8 MK II, or others? I haven't listened to the other pre but I can say if you go with the Ayre, you will love it. For the $2k range that they're selling for, they'd be near impossible to beat. And if anything goes wrong with it, you're in great hands. | |
| Anyone here tweak any Legacy Focus speakers? I have OG Legacy Focus speakers and I’ll add something to this thread even though I moved on new Focus SEs. I had them for 4 years and spent a lot of time modifying/researching drivers. So what I can add is for those looking to replace worn/aged d... | |
| Anybody use a stereo amp with their ht? And .. I run an Ayre KX-5 Twenty with an Anthem AVM60 processor via HT bypass. Absolutely no loss in fidelity on either side (HT or stereo). The only thing damping my stereo listening is that 65" flat screen in the middle of the room. But nothing is p... | |
| The guru on fuses: I have no idea whether fuses matter or not. But Ayre instructed me to remove my fuses when I told them I bought a used VX-5 Twenty amp and it came with HiFi Tuning Gold fuses. He (not going to mention his name) said you'd be amazed at how many '... | |
| High Value Desktop Speaker stands? The stilt looking stands made by IsoAcoustics are absolutely fantastic. I use them under a pair of Focal studio monitors on my desk. Amazing how much they clean up midbass slop and allow the mids and highs to come through so cleanly. | |
| Salk Sound vs Legacy Audio I've owned Legacy speakers for over 20 years. One thing they are not is bright. I bought my first pair in 1999 - original Legacy Classics. And bought many other models over the years including last year when I added a Silverscreen HD center and... | |
| Are your current amps and other gear the best you've ever had? Never! Brown/read leads = pointed outwardBlack/blue leads = pointed inwardYeah...you're content with your system until you realize your fuses are in backwards. I'm back to using stock Ayre provided fuses so it doesn't matter to me anyway. | |
| Are your current amps and other gear the best you've ever had? I'm finally content with my system. Been listening to tons of music lately instead of the gear. And what a revelation. Ayre KX-5 Twenty preAyre VX-5 Twenty ampPass XP-17 phono preVPI Classic w/3D armOrtofon Cadenza Blue cartPS Audio P12 regenera... | |
| High end Class D amps? @dchang05 I think some people are threatened by Class D for some strange reason. I have a nicer Class A/B amp than your average 'audiophile' in an Ayre VX-5 Twenty. I also have a 7-channel Class D amp (utilizing Pascal modules) for my integrated H... | |
| Bi-amping Rules @gibalok did you ever try to bi-amp with your VX-5 Twenty? I have the same amplifier powering my Legacy Focus SEs. Although it sounds great, I want to experiment with passive bi-amping the bass drivers with a Class D amp. I do have on order a 7... |