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| Streamer/DAC Recommendations w Wavelett II @fthompson251 Have you tried with and without the outboard DAC now that you have the N200 in place? If so, can you share your experiences? With the Wavelet 1, I had the PS Audio DirectStream DAC MK1 and wasn’t really able to tell a difference what... | |
| Aurender N150 vs N200 @vthokie83 The N10 is sonically very close to the N200, with the N200 being a bit more detailed. The challenge with the N10 is that it is quite a dated unit, and at this point Aurender is not supporting it with upgrades anymore. It is on a complet... | |
| Aurender N150 vs N200 @saulh I am an authorized Aurender dealer and was just on another thread where the OP was contemplating between an Aurender N150 and N200. Given his current components, I provided guidance for him to start with the N150. Given your current compon... | |
| Streamer/DAC Recommendations w Wavelett II Hey @rbrannen - I am an authorized Aurender dealer and Legacy Audio installer (I deal Legacy products but am required to install anything I sell). I also owned the Legacy Aeris with the Wavelet long before I became a dealer. From what I recall, Wa... | |
| Advice needed: It's time for a new DAC @bigfatpaulie In all honesty, the T+A DAC 200 should be in that list above considering all of the priorities you list (soul, holography, and resolution). I've said it before but I still think the DAC 200 is the best I've heard under $15K. In full ... | |
| Another post about a streamer upgrade @j_andrews I am an authorized Aurender dealer and agree with some of the others. Where I typically will say the N200 is the sweet spot of the Aurender line, the N150 is no slouch and would fit very well with the components you list in your virtual... | |
| Please compare the Weiss DAC202 with modern DACs @greg_f I have not heard the Weiss 202, but I have heard the Weiss 501, which from what I understand a considerable step above the 202. Despite the advancement, I've found even better DACs on the market today, mainly the T+A DAC 200, which has a l... | |
| Young audiophile metal head looking to level up speaker choice Great job @deep_333 on the performance characteristics of the speaker required for metal. Also, nice suggestions by others and for @fthompson251 for going into detail on Legacy Audio. I am an authorized installer for Legacy and prior to becoming a... | |
| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results @toro3 Good memory. Yes, the DAC 200’s preamp stage is very good, even though I get better results setting it to line out and using the T+A HV series preamplification. On its own, the DAC 200’s preamp stage will compete with standalone preamps in ... | |
| Efficient speakers -- What was your journey from A to B to ? @hilde45 Not to trash on Devore, but I agree. I’ve had a few of John’s speakers on my floor, and they are too overpriced for their performance IMHO. The outside cabinets are attractive, but the innards leave much to be desired. They are not bad so... | |
| Efficient speakers -- What was your journey from A to B to ? DIY is a really great route for this, as you can get really high quality drivers vs manufacturer made speaker systems. Most high efficiency solutions will use a full range driver and a bi-amp solution for the bass drivers. DSPing the bass drivers ... | |
| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results And while this may have a positive impact on some systems, I’ve found that high quality preamps deliver much more realism though improved clarity and harmonics, and a wider soundstage with less noise across the board. I have experimented with thi... | |
| Capital Audio Fest (CAF) 2023 @b2colchagoff Thanks for letting me know about the Caladan. I wasn't aware he had even put them out. I just had a LTA Z40+ integrated on my floor, too, as a customer traded it in for a different component. I wonder how the Caladan compares to the ... | |
| Capital Audio Fest (CAF) 2023 @lalitk I will definitely be at AXPONA and my accommodations are already set. Let’s email each other prior and plan to meet in person for a bit onsite when there! Looking forward to hearing from others on CAF. I am already hearing from some of th... | |
| My High End Audio Gear As A Long Term Investment!!! Investments don’t necessarily have to deliver a return financially. In this case, the OP is stating that all of the time and money he has invested through his journey is now delivering value back to him such that he is satisfied for the long term.... |