audphile1
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| Which external SSD for music streaming? Access speed. HDD is slower. You can easily start with HDD then get SSD later, copy everything over to it and set the HDD aside as a backup. | |
| power cord for pass 250.8 @roxy1927 if you’re looking at the long term power cord, the aliexpress options aren’t it. You get what you pay for. If you’re expecting a $50 Nordost Tyr 2 killer, pinch yourself. | |
| if you had this system, what would you do to make it sound the best you can can anyone actually tell without listening to your system what needs to improve? all we can do is guess. Are you going to take action on any of the above recommendations? Even that equalizer…I’m pretty sure you like it and that’s why it lives the... | |
| Is there any fan of Mettalica here? Big fan! Just saw them live in August for their no repeat weekend show at Met Life. They still kick ass! In addition to writing awesome music, their covers are superb! Here’s one of their latest covers…an old Deep Purple classic… | |
| Moved from Logitech Squeezebox to Cambridge CXN V2 w/NAS - sound not as good If the cxn v2 has usb out, that’s most likely going to be the best way to connect to the Qutest and it should also sound slightly more open. This in addition to breaking in the cxn for 200hrs if new and getting used to better sound. | |
| This One has Me Stumped Awesome. They’ll take care of you. | |
| This One has Me Stumped Your source is probably overdriving the preamp. Does this happen with digital sources as well? | |
| Help with XLR ICs. @swede58 Tyr 2 are best balanced top to bottom XLRs I have ever had in my system. There’s great detail and resolution, clarity in the mids and speed together with drive and texture in the bass. Presentation is laid back but at the same time very e... | |
| Streamer/DAC combinations @navyachts I do like the PS Audio DAC. Is it better than the M3? No it’s not. It has a different presentation and is slightly warmer sounding than the M3. | |
| Help with XLR ICs. Yup | |
| Help with XLR ICs. @tattooedtrackman a friendly warning…careful buying used AQ cables. Lots of fakes in circulation. Applies to Nordost as well. Here’s an example…AQ Thinderbird https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804736451139.html | |
| The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change @audiodwebe great topic for a discussion! Enjoyed reading thru some of the responses. | |
| The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change Here’s that woodpecker again, drilling on aluminum siding. | |
| Help with XLR ICs. @bigwave1 I agree. Mogami mic cables will work just fine. Similar to how Civic size wheels and tires will work on a Porsche if you can find rims that fit the logs. The car will drive and will take you to the local bagel store. But we’re talking ab... | |
| Suggestions on Ethernet cables for Accuphase digital separates.. 👍 Just edited to add that GG45 and RJ45 are compatible. |