audphile1
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| PC or Nuc? running Roon core No. That’s not what I said. Please re-read my post. Besides, I don’t even know what you mean by I have an old Intel Dell PC in another room running ROON OS. It’s networked via coax to my Gustard r26 How? You have a coax cable from your PC int... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @milpai yes synergy is key! One other important factor to consider is one’s reference point. | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! It happens. He’ll get over it. | |
| Amp for Sopra No. 1 Pass Labs should be fine. X250.8 would be good. Coda No.8 would also be a great amp. Basically Class A/B amps that are biased into Class A for the first few watts. You need a bit of warmth with those tweeters. | |
| PC or Nuc? running Roon core You can keep the Roon Core on 24/7 in another room away from your system. Ethernet connection to Gustard will most likely sound better than USB from a noisy PC or Nuc. In addition, if Nuc is not fanless you will hear the fan while listening to mus... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! USB optimization should make a very nice difference. As to FMC kit…if you’re planning on converting copper to fiber optic then back to copper, I wouldn’t bother. Just my opinion though. | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! @sns here’s the review with some photos…it looks to be nicely isolated. Solid case work. https://theaudiophileman.com/smoothlan-network-enhancer-from-stack/ @mclinnguy comments and observations remind me of my experience with Network Acoustics E... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! @brunomarcs I tried fiber optic conversion with 3 streamers and it never sounded natural to me. I have the modules in the box sitting around collecting dust. I also ownef Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System that I used with 2 streamers. I didn’... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! @brunomarcs few things to consider… 1. Locate your router or mesh node or extender as far from your components and cables as possible - this eliminates EMI and RFI 2. don’t have your network components plugged into the same circuit with your sys... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @milpai nice and well thought out system you have there. If you want to try the SA-10 like I said if you find a killer deal on it you can flip it if you don’t like it. Use your oppo until you can try luxman or esoteric is what I’d recommend. I did... | |
| Amp for Sopra No. 1 Integrated or separates? | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @fauguy no you do not “have to” use i2s. My Aurender N200 into PS Audio DSD via USB comfortably beat SA10 playing high res from Qobuz or Tidal and DSD files from my local library on SSD. If you have to spin a physical SACD just get a transport wit... | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs @milpai could be. If it works for you, that’s great! | |
| Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs I don’t get the love for SA-10. I owned it for about a month. Yeah it’s built extremely well, feels hefty and has a buttery smooth operation. But to me it just doesn’t sound right. Engaging those filters outside of a default setting makes it even ... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! @brunomarcs just curious what noise you have in your system and why you think it’s due to network. |