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| Newbie Q about DACs - built in or separate? @tshark McIntosh built in DAC is ok. I suspect the DAC in your luxman cdp is better. You have nice gear. Try running luxman into 8900 using nice XLR cables and evaluate luxman vs McIntosh dac. | |
| A stupid question(s) about power cords Np! Trying Heimdall 2 with 60 day policy is a no brainer. I would also try it on the amp and pre. It’s a great cable. | |
| A stupid question(s) about power cords @immatthewj yep regular 15A IEC plug. Works fine with SA10. And yes sorry not a fan but I think it was more of a synergy and preference since the SA10 gets consistently good reviews. I just didn’t like it in my system. What I like about the Nordo... | |
| Wifi ethernet jack recommendation Mesh network should be a nice solution. I’m using EERO and it is rock solid. | |
| New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound? 👍 | |
| A stupid question(s) about power cords @immatthewj just sold SA10 few months ago. Nordost Heimdall 2 was a nice match with it. Opened up the top end a bit and improved clarity. Give it a shot. | |
| New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound? vonhelmholtz 911 posts 05-07-2024 at 07:21pm Now that we have solved the power cord dilemma, let’s discuss something less controversial..like “climate change “. LOL @vonhelmholtz | |
| New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound? @immatthewj absolutely! My pass amps are rocking audience forte f3 now (under $200 each). I also like TWL Seven Plus. Did not like AQ Hurricane, Tornado and Thunder. Loved Nordosr Frey 2. Furutech was really good as well. Didn’t like Cardas and Ac... | |
| New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound? @immatthewj extremely bright and fatiguing. I couldn’t tolerate normal volume for more than few songs. My system is smooth and non fatiguing and I can listen for hours. But not with the Alpha NR v2. I had two if these at some point, one on Pass XP... | |
| New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound? I tried and absolutely did not like Shunyata Alpha NR v2 on pass amp. Never heard the Sigma. As someone mentioned earlier in the thread, not every “upgrade”, be it a component or a cable, makes a positive difference or even a difference at all. | |
| Ethernet cable for music streaming missed it so I’ll go back and second @soix on a power supply recommendation. I would do that plus a nice power cord before playing with any Ethernet related tweaks. | |
| Ethernet cable for music streaming What’s your budget? If you are going from one cheap Ethernet cable to another, I would say it ain’t worth it. Here’s my recommendation….try iFi LAN iSilencer. If you want to explore better cables, you will need either the mesh network, extender or... | |
| New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound? I don’t think your thread will be deleted if you mention the well reviewed power cord. I assume the amp is Pass X250.8? So what is the power cord that made no difference after several weeks? FYI…I’m running Audience Forte f3 power cords on my X... | |
| Back to the DAC mclinnguy 260 posts 05-06-2024 at 09:36am @navyachts looking forward to your Gustard/Bricasti comparisons. 🎶 Same here. I’m pretty certain though the M1S2 will knock the Gustard DAC in the dirt. | |
| Speaker cable change?? These are awesome and unbeatable at this price and you can probably bargain these down. Puris Aqueos I used these with B&Ws when I had CD3 MkII and ARC preamps. As an alternative I think you should be able to get Acoustic Zen Hologram wit... |