big_greg

Responses from big_greg

Does anyone pay the same attention to their car audio?
I have had a really nice system in my car before and it sounded great. If you like bass, a car subwoofer can pressurize that small space a lot easier than a large listening room and if it's tuned well it isn't all boom boom boom. I'm sure it's als... 
Is there a difference in sound quality when streaming TIDAL Vs CD player
I have a dedicated CD player and rarely use my Oppo for listening to music, and when I do it's mostly streaming of the music files on my network, but when I do I have it connected by coax (rca) to my Auralic Vega DAC which results in much better s... 
Looking for my first DAC
@curiousjim I have both the Liberty and the DAC 2. The Liberty is much better sounding, the DAC 2 is kind of bright and thin in comparison. Mine has no upgrades, so it's possible the one you're considering is better.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Hello @slaw I'm listening to Hell Freezes Over tonight, sounds amazing!  
What are you streaming tonight?
LIttle Feat - Waiting for Columbus - Qobuz 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Little Feat - Dixie Chicken 
Mytek Liberty Vs. S.M.S.L VMV D1 DAC
The MHDT Labs Pagoda and Stockholm are available in balanced versions.  A little bit more money...  I haven't heard either of those models. 
Mytek Liberty Vs. S.M.S.L VMV D1 DAC
I have the Liberty DAC and it’s a nice piece. It’s very detailed and neutral. I have no experience with the SMSL DAC. Just a little over your budget, but I would look at the MHDT Labs Orchid. No MQA, no Roon, but it uses R-2R technology and a tube... 
New Buyer Paralyzed with Indecision and $5k…
Rather than point you towards specific gear, hear are some shops I suggest in the Seattle area (I'm sure there are some other good ones I've missed).Hawthorne Stereo - nice guys, used and new equipment, not pushy at all.Gig Harbor Stereo - knowled... 
What are you streaming tonight?
uber, I'm listening on my computer system and have had it at a pretty moderate volume.  I just put on the headphones and gave it a little more volume and to my ears it sounds like a very good live recording.  It's "Hi-Fi" on Tidal, not MQA. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Foreigner - Live at the Rainbow Theater. 1978, the classic Foreigner lineup.  Tidal. 
Elton John Tumbleweed Connection SACD Hybrid
According to Discogs there are only two versions of the SACD (which appear to be the same) and both say " SACD Stereo/SACD Surround Sound/CD Audio" in the notes.https://www.discogs.com/Elton-John-Tumbleweed-Connection/release/1276362https://www.d... 
Elton John Tumbleweed Connection SACD Hybrid
I just looked at mine and it says it has SACD Stereo, SACD Surround Sound, and CD Audio.  I don't think I've ever listened to mine in surround mode.  I think it sounds great. 
Ugh....dropped the stylus on the platter
I did that once.  Thankfully it was someone else's turntable. 
Phonostage preamp HELP
You need to pop the top on the Chinook and change the gain setting to 60 and you should be good to go.