b_lee
Responses from b_lee
| Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ Also, I run 100 feet of direct Cat 8 cable to my dedicated room. Also your choice of DAC will be critical. Reclockers and external power supplies and grounding will drop that noise floor to a black background. | |
| Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ I owned the Bryston SP3. I too run all my music through my internet set up (server). I use NAS storage as well as internal 8 terabyte internal drive. I run Synergistic Research Ethernet hub, their Ethernet filtering, and their Ethernet cables and ... | |
| One key to building great systems over time. I had my eyes on Magico, DeAugustino, T and A and Levinson, but 15K in losses from 3 dealers has forced me to scale back. | |
| One key to building great systems over time. As an example, under point number 6. There are only 2 high end dealers in my area of Jacksonville Florida. After returning here 15 years ago, I started doing business again with a shop that had the same owner since I was here in 1980. He sold thi... | |
| One key to building great systems over time. 1)After 50 years in audio, I’ve learned a few hard and valuable lessons. I started working in stereo shops in high school and became addicted. I have heard almost everything currently available at high end retailers and shows. My best advice is a... | |
| What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby? 35 years and lots of mistakes.1) Selling good gear for more expensive gear that was no better in the end or worse. 2)Trusting dealers opinions. 3) Buying unproven designs that sound great then break down... 4) (Just recently) buying from 2 design... | |
| R.I.P: Rest In Peace Roy Johnson, Green Mountain Audio's Genius I am still looking for anyone who has been contacted in any way following Roy Johnson’s death. There are a lot of us who have been left hanging with money and speakers in Roy’s possession and no word of anyone who is taking responsibility for his ... | |
| R.I.P: Rest In Peace Roy Johnson, Green Mountain Audio's Genius I too have speakers that he had been reworking for 18 months he said they were ready and then nothingno contact email or phone. I’m out big bucks if I can’t contact someone to get them back. More spend a lot more time and money and drive out to Co... | |
| Are DAC's overpriced? Oh, also don’t forget the wire and the power supply. They make a big difference. I use Audience cable, and it isn’t cheap, but their new budget cable Ohno is unbelievably good for the money. Battery power or upgraded switching power supplies for c... | |
| Are DAC's overpriced? Man, the reply’s here are all over the place. After 40 years of the high end and also working for dealers and hearing everything out there, it doesn’t take long for me to decide to buy when I hear something great without the several thousand dolla... | |
| Ayre QB-9 USB DAC I posted earlier about my experience with a shoot out between the Bel Canto 3 dac with battery supply, the Ayre QB-9 and the Wavelength Crimson Dac. All these were connected to Ayre MX-R reference amps and preamp and the Strativati Homage Loudspe... | |
| Ayre QB-9 USB DAC I auditioned the Ayre QB-9, the Bel Canto 1 with bat supply, and Wavelength all on top reference Ayre gear and the Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage loudspeaker. The Wavelength was best in every regard. The Bel Canto was highly musical and came out of... | |
| The most emotional amp out there? What a bunch of mostly useless replys to a heartfelt plea...I too own the Virgo II's. I was using a N.E.W. D.C powered amp that was glorious. The best of at least a dozen I tried over 5 years with the Virgos. Detailed, quick,sparkle, great bottom ... |