bluethinker

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Anyone upgrade to the Merason Dac1 mkii?
@wig Thank you! I think I'd also sent you a private message a few months back, which you'd also responded to.  I think I'm going to plan to upgrade the Merason to the MKii version some time in 2024.  @zlone - Not sure if you already have a Meras... 
Ayon or Pass
Hi Everyone...  Totally get your POV on Steve G. I've actually watched a lot of Steve the past few years. And it's true his real preferences come out over time as he brings components up persistently over time.  He has brought LTA up a few times... 
Anyone upgrade to the Merason Dac1 mkii?
Fellow Audio Fanatics... I know some Merason DAC1 owners are out there!  Would love your feedback on whether upgrade to the mkii version is worth it!  Thanks!  Bluethinker  
Network Acoustics Products?
Hi Everyone -  Firstly, want to thank everyone for your replies. This is such a funny hobby… incredibly gratifying, but I’m afraid it taps into a certain sense of obsessiveness which isn’t my default approach to life.    As I’ve changed my syste... 
InnuOS Sense 2.6.0.
@antigrunge2 @jon2020 - Thanks for the advice! I ended up turning up the volume to 100% on the Innuos ZENith and used the LTA preamp exclusively for volume. That seems to have made a difference… I don’t quite understand why, but it made a positive... 
InnuOS Sense 2.6.0.
My initial enthusiasm has faded a bit. After a week or so of listening, I hear better resolution but I’m now aware of some “digital glare.” What had been a relaxed presentation now sounds a little forward and, I hate to say it, irritating.   It’s... 
Suggested Power Cable for Streamer
All - Really appreciate all the input.  From my end, for the record, I've come to believe some details - even the power cables - do make a difference. Have I deluded myself? I guess it is possible... It's important to be self-aware on your foibl... 
Suggested Power Cable for Streamer
@audphile1 - Thanks for Nordost recommendation. I'll look into that cable. Regarding the Ultimate cable, I've heard some folks say that their systems got a little bright. If there is one thing I want to avoid, it's brightness/treble glare. My wife... 
Suggested Power Cable for Streamer
@lwin - Thanks, Iwin. Having spent a good chunk of my life in the Bay Area, I've been curious about VooDoo cables since getting into the hobby. Thanks for the recommendation!  Btw - do you have any personal experience with those cables?   
InnuOS Sense 2.6.0.
@jon2020 - I am also curious about how a firmware update can have such a profound change on the sound. I didn’t expect such a radical upgrade.   
InnuOS Sense 2.6.0.
I just made the update this morning around dawn. The change in sound quality isn’t minor. Rather, I’m hearing substantially more weight and body to the music. And the clarity has improved. I’d been thinking about looking at some other music server... 
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
@grislybutter - I tried to upload a photo but wasn't able to on first try months ago. I'll try to find some time this weekend to share my set-up. It's been a labor of love putting everything together and happy to provide a photo for you and the fo... 
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
@atmasphere - Thank you. I appreciate the detailed write-up and explanation. I know your class D amps are well regarded and am a bit surprised they were not suggested earlier in the discussion. Food for thought for me moving forward.   
Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers
Hi Everyone -  THANK YOU for all the suggestions. It is really illuminating to hear about all the suggested options. @grislybutter - Feeling guilty from GrislyButter's comment, I lugged the HS Speakers upstairs and move the QLN Prestige 3 to the... 
Puritan PSM156
@audphile1 - Using their classic cable that came with the unit. I'll upgrade when funds allow.  @mclinnguy - Thanks for those estimates. Sounds about right!  Update - I guess I'm about 30 hours in with burn in. I continue to be impressed with Pu...