big_greg
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| SACD v Streaming Based on my listening experience, I've always thought that SACD media is superior to streaming hi-rez tracks (eg. Qobuz) from a SQ perspectice. However, I often wonder if the difference in SQ is due to playing SACDs on a different device than the... | |
| SACD v Streaming https://www.ebay.com/itm/114574939841 I have a Rockna Wavedream Signature DAC. HDMI out of the Oppo to the i2s input on the Rockna. | |
| SACD v Streaming The mastering of the material and the DAC that's performing the conversion to analog matter more than what the source media is. If I play a SACD on my Oppo player, it's not going to sound anywhere near as good as even a 44/16 file of the same so... | |
| Why most $3000 and lower DAC’s sound almost identical Your "theory" doesn't match my experience. I've yet to hear two DACs that sound identical at any price point. | |
| Has anyone switched from Class AB/A to Class D? Was it better? Was it worse? @tomcarr ya, I was eyeing the Class D PS audio monoblocks. But it really stinks for me to buy them without hearing them. Even with the 30 day return period. Were able to hear them first before buying them? I'm not Tom, but I also own the M1200... | |
| Speaker set up for more than 1 person There's only one sweet spot. Share it. Depending on your speakers, you may be able to toe in a lot and have great imaging and soundstage at the sweet spot while providing a decent listening experience to someone sitting on either side of the sweet... | |
| 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. |