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| SACD Player/Transport Choices @faustuss @mahler123 I'm sure it can decode DSD internally and output it through the analog outs but it can't output it natively. My DAC must be lying to me. It is showing DSD 64 when I send SACD audio from HDMI to my DAC using an HDMI to i2... | |
| New cartridge vs. Re-tipped Hi everyone, can somebody here please remind me of the Asian gentleman I think in Washington state that rebuilds/retips cartridges? I have an old Denon 103 that needs work. many thanks! Dave You are thinking of Andy Kim, who is now in Califor... | |
| Any Advantages To A Streamer In My Situation Consider a Roon Nucleus. It will have the Roon core, allow you to stream Qobuz, and will provide storage for any files you have. No need for the Nuc. | |
| SACD Player/Transport Choices I recently picked up one of these and used it to send the audio HDMI out signal from my Oppo UDP-203 to my Rockna DAC's i2s input. The Rockna is showing that it's a DSD signal. Sound quality is fantastic. | |
| Looking to upgrade from Emotiva XPA-1 monoblocks There's nowhere to go but up from Emotiva. Consider taking a look at PS Audio. Their M700 monoblocks would be a nice step up from what you have. The M1200 are better, but a little above your budget. You should be able to find some pre-owned on... | |
| High Performance Moving Iron Cartridge Candidates? The Nagaoka MP-500 as others have mentioned is very good. Clearaudio makes nice MM carts that have decent output. I have a Soundsmith AIDA MK2 and like that, but its output is 2.12, maybe too low for the Trinnov? I also have a couple of Shure c... | |
| Attempt to re-EQ "Katy Lied" Get the AP UHQR and be done with it. It's fantastic. | |
| Is this a new trend? Stand mount speakers have worked better in my space. It's a big room, but the actual listening space is pretty small, I'm about 9 feet from tweeters. Stand mounts have provided better imaging, soundstage, and clarity. Plus I have 4 large subwoo... | |
| Most recent concert Christian Mcbride with Ursa Major at Jazz Alley in Seattle last night. Great musicians at one of the best venues in the Northwest. | |
| What stylus do Shure V15 users prefer? I have a few JICO SAS. I don't track hours, but I'd be surprised if any have less than 150 hours. The JICO website says "500 hours average" for the SAS and they should be good for longer with proper care, handling, and setup. https://www.jico-st... | |
| Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes? No. | |
| How to find local audiophiles This is a good place to start. I've met a number of forum participants in person and some have a local music club where I live. If you don't have one in your area, consider starting one. You can use Facebook or Meetup to find like minded individua... | |
| Mike's Barn. If anyone can explain why one might intentionally have two turntables, I'm curious. I currently have two turntables in my main system. One costs about ten times as much as the other. I use the "nice" turntable and cartridge with my better recor... | |
| Mike's Barn. Rich people have different barns than me. Aint life grand? Calling it a "barn" is unfortunate. It may have been mentioned in the video (I didn't watch it), but Mike bought the property because of the barn. Not to speak for him, but from what ... | |
| VANDERSTEEN dealer in Tacoma WA has reopened under new ownership Victor is a great guy! He has visited our local music club on a couple of occasions and I know that he has helped at least one of our members with setting up his gear for optimal sound quality. I visited the store recently and he's done a nice j... |