blindjim

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2021 Need help choosingt hi value, hi performing USB & SPDIF/RCA cable
THX  I have a pair of these on order. we will see. I will also order another one that used to be very well received in the Belkan Gold series, albeit I'm sure things will escalate once the new gear is run in better and speakers are placed optimoly... 
want to get up and streaming with all new gear, please help
Thanks so very much Sand...it is 'hit and miss' predominately with apps that ally or are compatible  with any major adaptive sW... ala JAWS; ZOOM TEXT; and now FUSION (a combination of two factions, AI Squared or ZT, and freedom Scientific or jaws... 
want to get up and streaming with all new gear, please help
@jond So basically download the Bel Canto app and you can start streaming, you do not need Roon DLNA control works. It’s likely the app has control software of it’s own or will point you in a recommended direction.blindjim>well, here we go agai... 
2021 Need help choosingt hi value, hi performing USB & SPDIF/RCA cable
THX… I’ll definitely look into the MONOPRICE dlink. 
2021 Need help choosingt hi value, hi performing USB & SPDIF/RCA cable
@ghosthouseAs far as "great performing/great value"...For USB, I thought the Oyaide neo d+ Class A was IT (see the Absolute Sound review) until I happened on a write-up in Audio Asylum by Duster about a USB cable from Monoprice...one of their Mono... 
want to get up and streaming with all new gear, please help
@jondYes the Node duplicates the features in your Bel Canto. blindjim>lovely. exactly the same way mostly? via ethernet and its ‘SEEK’ app?@jondSo basically download the Bel Canto app and you can start streaming, you do not need Roon DLNA contr... 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
@kren000Congrats on what I’m sure will be fine choices. Do post your impressions of the gear here when you get it, as it breaks in, and after it stabilizes out after break in. blindjim>Thank you. I’m hoping so too. in fact I’m pretty sure it wi... 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
@celtic0I got los0t….. So, OP is asking for integrated, right? blindjim>sorry you became confused i’ve. no clue what caused it.yes. I was seeking a competent great preforming INT in the $7500 MSRP range, more or less.… and I chose one. see m... 
Upgrade Bluesound DAC or go to Aurrender?
if i understand the question right, I’d sure not spend thousands on upgrading a five hundred dollar Blue sound node.in nearly every instance of moddifying/upgradinfg a device, the outcome regularly varies either subjectively or synergistically.i’v... 
What interesting gear has been realeased since 2020?
what have I found interesting recently?by way of hardware there are some likely not new this year, though are recent version alterations and or upgrades in speakerage and conbo DA/Integrated amps, of which I bought each for a secondary or office ... 
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
just bought a pr of the Pulsar Gs. awaiting arrival. Am looking forward to seeing them run in and what can he done to optimize them. 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
Here is the final anser to what I chose in an Integrated amp & loudspeaker combo.first however I must offer a tremendous THANKS TO ALL for their feedback and thoughts on the topic that began as a simple choice for a decent integrated amplife... 
Please help. Need solutions for monitor stands and speaker terminal adapters
OK... the thoughtful input here is sincerely appreciated!here is what I've choasen to go with ... cardas bayonent to spake adapters via Amazon. $80 per set of four. need two sets for bi wireSound anchor  four post stands. $868 with a six week wait... 
Please help. Need solutions for monitor stands and speaker terminal adapters
many thanks for the nod on the adapters. thinking further here I'm concerned about degredation or impediments on the signal integrity and likely should have my current cables reterminated.. though for expediancy sake these adapters seem the right ... 
Please help. Need solutions for monitor stands and speaker terminal adapters
@dill THXI’m really concerned in altering the cnonectors on these speakers where they could not be returned to original status were I to sell them later.my preffs would be somethihng akin to a pigtail with a spade on one end and a female banana on...