big_greg
Responses from big_greg
| Bluesound Node 2i network server/DAC Yes. The Node 2i has two RCA outs that you can connect directly to your preamp. That's how I'm using the one in my bedroom system. | |
| Audirvana Plus vs Roon - High Sound Quality at Lower Cost? I have tried Audirvana Plus with the free trial, but really don't see what the big deal is or why I should get Roon. I understand how some people like all the additional information it provides, but if I really care, it's easy enough to go to All... | |
| My Audio System and Invitation. Your offer is very generous, but It's a rare weekend that I could invest most of a day to go listen to an audio system. Life is just too busy and weekends are reserved for my girlfriend and grandkids. We have a music club that meets in Olympia, ... | |
| What are you streaming tonight? Steve Hackett - At The Edge of Light on Tidal. | |
| How did a bands' name originate? I'm listening to Fastway which was named after Fast Eddie Clark from Motorhead and Pete Way from UFO. However, Pete left before they started recording. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? A blast from my 80's metal days - Fastway - self-titled. | |
| My Audio System and Invitation. Wow, nice! Wish I was a little closer, I'm in Olympia. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Todd Rundgren - RuntIt's a pressing from the Netherlands. I picked up a couple of other records that came from the Netherlands at my local record store recently. Whoever had them took really good care of them and they sound great. | |
| Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound? Hockey pucks. OK, I don't know that they actually have any impact on sound quality, but due to space limitations, I have to stack some components in my bedroom and it helps give some breathing room between them, hopefully it will help prevent an ... | |
| peachtree amp vs. traditional amp I own a Peachtree Nova 300 and it sounds great. I think it’s a much nicer looking piece than the typical "black box" gear. In addition to being very musical, it has a great DAC and headphone amp and the fact that it takes up less space was one of ... | |
| Need DAC/Streaming Advice You can find a used BlueSound Node 2 for around $300, or a "re-certified" one from BlueSound for $400, or spend $500 on a new Node 2i. It will do everything you want it to and more.If you buy a used one and decide you don't like it, you're not go... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? I have a $2.98 used copy of Aja that I use as a reference whenever I make changes to one of my turntables. I have a MOFI and a heavyweight copy of it also, but the 3 dollar one sounds great.I've been really happy with most of the MOFI vinyl pr... | |
| Tube pre for class d recommendations @noble100 Tim, Thanks for the comments. I'm not trying to warm up anything with the LS26. I expect the LS26 to be detailed and revealing. I currently have a Jolida Fusion tube preamp in that system and it's pretty good, but I don't think it's l... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Scorpions - In Trance | |
| The Music Room I've never bought from them, but have seen plenty of their ads. From this thread, they seem to be trustworthy, but they currently have an ad for a B&O 8002 turntable with a clearly damaged dustcover hinge and no mention of it in the descript... |