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| This One has Me Stumped Your source is probably overdriving the preamp. Does this happen with digital sources as well? | |
| Help with XLR ICs. @swede58 Tyr 2 are best balanced top to bottom XLRs I have ever had in my system. There’s great detail and resolution, clarity in the mids and speed together with drive and texture in the bass. Presentation is laid back but at the same time very e... | |
| Streamer/DAC combinations @navyachts I do like the PS Audio DAC. Is it better than the M3? No it’s not. It has a different presentation and is slightly warmer sounding than the M3. | |
| Help with XLR ICs. Yup | |
| Help with XLR ICs. @tattooedtrackman a friendly warning…careful buying used AQ cables. Lots of fakes in circulation. Applies to Nordost as well. Here’s an example…AQ Thinderbird https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804736451139.html | |
| The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change @audiodwebe great topic for a discussion! Enjoyed reading thru some of the responses. | |
| The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change Here’s that woodpecker again, drilling on aluminum siding. | |
| Help with XLR ICs. @bigwave1 I agree. Mogami mic cables will work just fine. Similar to how Civic size wheels and tires will work on a Porsche if you can find rims that fit the logs. The car will drive and will take you to the local bagel store. But we’re talking ab... | |
| Suggestions on Ethernet cables for Accuphase digital separates.. 👍 Just edited to add that GG45 and RJ45 are compatible. | |
| Suggestions on Ethernet cables for Accuphase digital separates.. @garebear the purpose the cable will serve in your setup is an interface between an SACD transport and a DAC. 1. It’s most likely a really short run. 2. You don’t have to deal with garbage associated with routers, switches and the wall wart power ... | |
| Suggestions on Ethernet cables for Accuphase digital separates.. They do! And it’s very good and not very expensive. | |
| Streamer/DAC combinations Mine’s just a DAC. I got it from TMR. The PS Audio bridge doesn’t have a good rep. I wouldn’t bother with it. | |
| AudioQuest Pegasus vs Thunderbird Interconnects Amir’s paratrooper. | |
| Streamer/DAC combinations @moonwatcher and @soix I never auditioned any iteration of the Denafrips Pontus, but I had several decent DACs in my system. I just sold Bricasti M3 and am trying to figure out my next move. Meanwhile, since I was always curious about the PS Aud... | |
| Handling Heavy Amps @jfrmusic sounds like a plan |