audphile1
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| New streamer If going with Lumin, stretch it to either a used U1 or a newer used U2. The power supply is much better than in the Minis and overall the streamer is much better. Not worth it getting the Mini and investing in the outboard power supply. The Aural... | |
| What affects front to back depth in room/ system? @veerossi adding to my earlier post. Now that I saw your system….very nice! But I’m afraid, in addition to room acoustics, lack of preamp is contributing to the soundstage limitations you’re experiencing. | |
| What affects front to back depth in room/ system? Your perception of depth of soundstage is most likely negatively impacted by the first reflections (side walls, ceiling). Also, adding bass traps will help solidify the soundstage. When your brain needs to process sounds bouncing off every reflect... | |
| Nordost repair I’d be curious to know what the Nordost guys say. Please keep us posted. | |
| Add Chord Cutest (DAC) to Bluesound Node or purchase HiFi Rose RS150BDAC Qutest is an excellent DAC. Go used and allocate some funds for a good USB cable. | |
| Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ ghasley 2,370 posts 01-15-2024 at 12:23pm @tonywinga To further refine: if two tress fall, one after the other, and with the first one you had an ethernet filter in your pocket and the second one you did not and yet, they soundeded ide... | |
| Lumin U2 or Aurender N200 Give it a shot! | |
| Lumin U2 or Aurender N200 @mclinnguy Eno was nice but mellowed everything out a bit too much. I sold it before I got the N200. Kind of wish I still had it so I could try it. oh well… I’m familiar with Supra with Telegartner. Tried it. Decent. Wasn’t as good as the Eno sys... | |
| Lumin U2 or Aurender N200 @mclinnguy that’s a great test track and a very good recording. Out of curiosity, what Cat7 cable are you using? That’s between the etherregen and streamer correct? | |
| Lumin U2 or Aurender N200 Fiber didn’t work for me although it was only to convert to fiber then back to copper before the streamer (doesn’t have fiber in). I heard glassy, artificial sound with reduced bass. Reverted it all back. | |
| What’s the best DAC < 6k (system specific) That’s a good price range for a DAC. To me the A3 are slightly dark sounding. Used Chord DAVE should be nice with these speakers. So are the the DACs recommended by @ghdprentice above. Check the ARC DAC for compatible with your streamer if you’re ... | |
| What to do with dead equipment Sell it as is at a good discount in us audiomart. Get at least something for it. Don’t just junk it. | |
| Upgraded my cables and they transformed my system!!! @chocaholic nice system! Bet it sounds wonderful! The only thing is when I saw “BS node” I read it as Bull 💩 mode. It must be my confirmation bias kicking in. Just kidding… | |
| New to the B&W 801D4 B&W 800 series speakers love power. Add Pass Labs X600.8 mono amps to your list. Also, I am sure the MSB preamp section is decent but if you want better layering, better soundstage and more natural sound, consider adding a good linestage in th... | |
| 750$ Intel NUC vs $6000 Aurender N200: I don't hear the difference @mclinnguy thanks for the clarification! |