audphile1
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| RCA interconnect recommendation @stuartk how do the absolutes compare to silver ref so fat? | |
| Benchmark DAC3 vs. Denafrips Pontus II @regismc Thanks! Yes the XP-12 is awesome. I’m running Rogue ST-100 tube amp and Martin Logan Montis speakers. I don’t find the Benchmark DAC3 analytical at all. I find it full and dynamic sounding with just the right amount of detail. It r... | |
| ARC LS15 tube replacement suggestions If you like the LS-15, before you do any work to it, seek out an LS-25. When I upgraded to LS-25 it was a huge step up from my infini caps version LS-15. Still regret selling it! | |
| Advice regarding streaming please. Streamers make a difference. I used Mac Mini, AURALiC Aries G1 and Lumin U1 Mini. I prefer the sound of the Lumin. Hideous app though so plan on using Roon or Tidal Connect f you stream Tidal or I guess it may be semi usable with an iPad. Use a g... | |
| ARC LS15 tube replacement suggestions I owned LS-15 long time ago. Used it with McCormack DNA-225 amp. I remember liking the EH Gold Pin 6922 tubes in it. You can also try Gold Lion 6922. For new production tubes I recommend either Tube Depot or Upscale Audio. If you want to try NOS,... | |
| Benchmark DAC3 vs. Denafrips Pontus II @regismc thanks for your reply! sounds like you’re running your DACs as preamps? if that’s the case then yes this isn’t Benchmark’s strength. I tried it and can confirm it’s just OK. I run my DAC3 into Pass Labs XP-12 preamplifier via XLR. Muc... | |
| FINALLY-a cheapskates US cleaner? | |
| Will I Hear A Difference? @flasd I was asking about the phono pre used in the system with EAT table. I’m with @ihcho on cartridge and phono pre upgrade. That’s where you’ll reap most benefits. Even a phono preamp upgrade alone will take it to a completely new level unles... | |
| Will I Hear A Difference? What phono pre was used in that system? | |
| Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment @dynamic_driven Congrats and welcome to the merry-go-round…hehehe | |
| What are your favorite recordings that sound best to you? Dire Straits - On Every Street: When it Comes to You You and Your Friend Planet of New Orleans Patricia Barber - Cafe Blue (45 RPM ONESTEP IMPEX): Taste of Honey Nardis Charles Mingus - Ah Um: Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Metallica - Met... | |
| SS Preamp with Tube Amps? Don't se it often. Why? I am running a Pass XP-12 with Rogue ST-100. Great combination! | |
| Chord TT2 - use Tidal or Qobuz? What streamer are you using? Also, are you using Roon? Some streamers offer MQA support (e.g Lumin) and Roon can also Decode and Render MQA. | |
| Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment @havocman I did try Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper speaker cables. Unfortunately they didn’t work out for me in my current system. | |
| Lumin D2 Dac/Streamer Vs 2021 Node/Denafrips Ares ii or Chord Qutest @mrcorky I’ve not had a single connectivity issue with my Lumin U1 Mini in the few months that I own it. Zero issues. I use eero mesh network. I reboot all network components every other week…old habit from when I owned the AURALiC streamer. |