audphile1
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| I hate to say it, but now I think maybe I like my amp in ultralinear mode versus triode @tablejockey excellent point! | |
| PS Audio BHK signature preamp Run it with amp on to break in the output as well. Keep it on 24/7 for a week even if not playing to let the power supply settle. Usually after 100hrs pretty much any component I ever bought new starts showing its character. Also, I wouldn’t rush ... | |
| I hate to say it, but now I think maybe I like my amp in ultralinear mode versus triode Yes UL was more forward and more dynamic with the Rogue amp as well. It’s not night and day but enough to hear. It’s almost like having two amps. Awesome | |
| I hate to say it, but now I think maybe I like my amp in ultralinear mode versus triode I had a Rogue ST100 that I could switch between Triode and Ultralinear. I believe it was around 60w in Triode mode which was more than enough with the Martin Logan Montis speakers I had at the time (powered woofers). In Triode mode the sound was... | |
| PS Audio BHK signature preamp Congrats! Keep us posted. | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? I’ll list what I tried… 1. Mac Mini 2008 with its outboard power supply 2. Mac Mini 2018 3. Auralic Aries G1 4. Lumin U1 Mini 5. Bricasti M3 network renderer as Roon endpoint 6. Aurender N200 7. WiiM Pro When my 2008 mac mini crapped out ... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? I’m not going to doubt what you heared but… Some of the things that can mask the difference between components and cables in a system: 1. Room acoustics 2. Speaker positioning 3. Objects like large furniture between listening chair and speaker... | |
| System assessment... @larseand More often than not bright sound is a byproduct of a system lacking in the bass department. Have you optimized your subwoofer integration? | |
| How does sound influence your appreciation? @rvpiano I don’t think your system is homogenizing everything. So it’s just a phase you are going thru since you have good synergy between components, room and your ears. Enjoy it. You’re going to get your discernment back. Nothing to worry about.... | |
| Streaming/DAC Upgrade You can pick up a PS Audio DirectStream Digital MkI DAC used for around $1,200, add a PS Audio AirLens and be under $3,000. Check TMR Audio for PS Audio AirLens. They had a few preowned units. I owned a Qutest and PS Audio DSD DAC and am familiar... | |
| Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail! Coda CSiB (the amp part is essentially Coda no.8) has tremendous clarity, speed and musicality. One of the best values in high end audio and one of the best amps I ever owned. SimAudio Moon amps are excellent as well. And so are the Boulder am... | |
| Streamer for LTA Aero I’m using EERO mesh network and had a node pretty close to the cables. Bought an EMF meter and was checking components, cables etc The EERO node is a beast! It projects like crazy. When I moved it away I immediately noticed better clarity. You do... | |
| Streamer for LTA Aero +1 @tump350 I will also add that it’s critical to have the network components at least 1m way from cables and system components. Minimize EMI/RFI. | |
| System assessment... @larseand it depends what your objective is. You can improve the sound of your system or add a streamer and gain access to pretty much unlimited music library. Or do both. Depends on your budget. You have an amazing CD transport and a weak l... | |
| Burmester 218..... how can an amplifier sound great when you got buzzing going? it can’t. However, a properly working unit may sound really good. Don’t know how it stands up to the newest SimAudio. For 50 large I would pick up a used Boulder 2160 though. As... |