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| Are these streams being replaced... node 2i, and PS I wouldn't jump to too many conclusions from the price drop on Amazon - the price was even lower in the Fall. And various online audio dealers show it in stock at the regular price. | |
| Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse? It is interesting that the three special order fuses are priced at $711, $1422 and $2844. | |
| Cat Scratch Fever? MC is misrepresenting the data. The Economist has a nice chart of excess deaths in many countries; here's a link.https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/coronavirus-excess-deaths-tracker?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9_mDBhCGARI... | |
| Good 2 channel integrated amplifier for 702 s2 under 3k? The NAD M10 is not just an integrated amp: DAC, Phono, streamer, Dirac. But I was disappointed with it; I thought it was straining to drive Vandersteen 2Ce Signatures. I like the M33 much better (but almost 2x as much money). | |
| Looking for recommendations for a pair of full range speakers for ~8k or under If you have only auditioned in dealerships then you don't have good comparisons because the room effects and associated gear are so important. Try to audition in your own home with your own gear. | |
| Connecting a streamer via an Ethernet cable When I was using WiFi, I had a lot of problems with the BluOS app losing connection to the streamer in my main system. (I'm sure this was a Wi-Fi problem.) Since I hard-wired, I have had no connection problems. In my room with my second system,... | |
| Recommendations for a modestly-priced audio system? +1 for the Sprout + Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 - but it will push the budget (Sprout = $700, Wharfedale = $800/pair). | |
| How much difference in Sound quality can be expected from different streamers? I have used a Bluesound Node 2i and the streamers in a NAD M10 and a NAD M33. I don't hear a difference. Connecting via Cat8 cable rather than WiFi didn't seem to make an audible difference either (but the cable connection solved the problem of ... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados I loved Perahia's performances of the Mozart Piano concertos - but Mitsuko Uchida's are in a class of their own. | |
| Raven Audio Nighthawk I find it interesting that Raven Audio touts their in-home trial as "risk free" when they charge a 7% restocking fee and shipping both ways. As the OP writes, that's a $400 risk-free trial. I have returned some equipment from a big online seller... | |
| "Real" streamer vs. Bluetooth adapter--what's the advantage? Bluetooth is a compressed format so sound quality would be better if you are feeding your DAC directly from a streamer. Apple Air Play is uses your WiFi network and is not compressed. I don't know if it is as good as direct streaming but it is m... | |
| rule of thumb: how long do you leave a tube preamp on versus turning it off then back on? Some of these comments are mistaken. All gear has an optimal operating temperature; it does not sound better after it reaches that temperature. | |
| Paying with a cashiers check? Need advice! I followed the link in tvad's post. The seller says this "Certified bank check only. Pick up cash only and save shipping costs from Lambertville, MI. Will also meet up to 50 miles for a safe transfer." (I don't see anything about Escrow.com but ... | |
| BS Node 2i: WiFi or Ethernet..? rnrmf1971 The Hosa cables I see on Amazon claim to be polarized but aren't. (They are polarized at the C7 end but the wall plug has equal-sized lugs.) Is yours actually polarized? Do you have the link? Thanks! | |
| Holographic, 3D Solid State Amp under $6k If your equipment had poor XLR connectors the manufacturer should have refunded your money (or refunded your dealer their refund to you). This is an equipment defect. It does not speak well of your dealer and/or the manufacturer that you had to ... |