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| Considering an integrated I'm running a Linn Selekt DSM (2-channel, Catalyst DAC version) in my living room and am very happy with that. Good MC and MM phono amp, 8K€ price range. I'd suggest adding it to you longlist. | |
| My Last CD player It's my understanding that the streaming master isn't always the same as the master used for the physical copy. I'm not sure how accurate this is but it is what I have been told. I have a friend that buys a lot of media, physical cd's, vinyl and a... | |
| Is it safe to use a higher amperage rating fuse? Go get yourself a box of assorted fuses at your local hardware store. Try them at different values. If you try higher than the manufacturers advice, keep your eyes, ears and nose open for signs of trouble. Make sure they're not only the right curr... | |
| This forum is antiquated. I agree with OP. It's pretty much impossible to have (or follow) a decent discussion; since there's no visual connection between responses. What I also miss is a -like- function. Some responses are pure shite, other responses are useful, beautiful... | |
| Got a Node 2i, what's next? I also had the Node 2i in my system, but was quite disappointed. Sonically, it was outperformed by my first-gen Dragonfly USB-DAC. I briefly considered adding a DAC, but instead opted for a full replacement (returning the node 2i) with a Cambridge... | |
| CD or Streaming... am I missing out? So here's the weird thing... This thread got me comparing stuff. I run Qobuz hi-res through a Cambridge Audio Azure851N streamer/DAC. Today, I hooked up an old, but good CD player (Linn Classik CD, integrated CD/tuner/amp). Not a really upper-uppe... | |
| All things being equal (hypothetical) which do you prefer, XLR or RCA? From the top of my head: XLR has 4V rms signal level, RCA has 2V rms, so the signal-to-noise ratio (everything else being equal) is better for XLR. Second, the balanced connection means that interference on both signal lines would be cancelled out... | |
| Tinnitus sufferer: is it the speakers or the 24bits/192kHz I’ve found that my tinnitus gets worse when I play loud music in my car, more so than the same level with a better set at home. So harmonics and distortion probably make a difference. I’ve tried wearing Calmer earplugs. These seem to help. The pro... | |
| Help me complete my stereo system (Harbeth, ClearAudio Concept). I drive my P3ESRs with a used set of analog Linn Klimax I ran into. After testing and comparing, I selected a Cambridge Audio Azure 851N as source. If the Linn hadn't crossed my path, I'd probably have auditioned the CA Azur power amp as well. Tha... | |
| Streamer wanted I’ve audited the bluesound node 2i and was quite disappointed. Maybe I shouldn’t be, given the price tag? I then tested the CA CXN and the CA Azure 851n. I’ve chosen the Azur 851N and can only highly recommend it. When fed quality source material,... | |
| Dedicated Harbeth P3 Thread I recently played the "old" P3ESR next to the new XD version. I liked them both, de XD sounding a bit more defined in the highs, while the classic had a bit wider soundstage. Very small difference, however, certainly considering the price hike for... |