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| Streamer recommendation One of the best all-in-one solutions for a high resolution setup is the Esoteric N05-XD. It is DAC/Streamer/Preamp. If you don’t need the preamp (Gryphon Diablo) and your budget can stand it, the N01-XD is the next step up and is DAC/Steamer only. | |
| Sonically -Cardas the difference between the CLEAR Loudspeaker cable ,and CLEAR BEYOND @akg_ca Thanks again for the deep dive! I listen to Nordost cables frequently but I did not know their background in Aerospace and Defense. Maybe I picked the wrong cable manufacturer to pick on?!… lol. I know that well made and purpose buil... | |
| Sonically -Cardas the difference between the CLEAR Loudspeaker cable ,and CLEAR BEYOND @akg_ca Thanks you for the information, it goes MUCH further than most of the Megabuck cable manufacturers (Nordost). I understand the interaction between conductor and dielectric as it mostly relates to capacitance and how that can affect t... | |
| Sonically -Cardas the difference between the CLEAR Loudspeaker cable ,and CLEAR BEYOND I just wish ONE of these cable makers would have the balls to explain the engineering and scientific methodology they used to design their cables!! If I’m not mistaken, Cardas is one of the few that says they utilize trial and error to find combin... | |
| What is your scariest moment in High End audio? Sitting next to an old guy listening to a pair B&W Nautilus. He had the remote sandwiched between the tablet as he was searching for music, he was slowly and inadvertently turning the volume up as a song was ending! When the next song came on,... | |
| Is there a ROON sound? Man, audiophile’s are something aren’t they?! It’s a file streaming on a file transfer system. They don’t manipulate the file in any way to change the sound. If there is a difference in the sound compared to say a CD or any other platform (assumin... | |
| What type of speaker would sound better? @gdaddy1 +1 I have used your automotive manufacturing analogy many times to debunk the need for a Speaker to cost $100K+ (or $50K for that matter!!). Speakers just aren’t that complex and science on good sound is pretty much decided outside of d... | |
| Real experience - Balanced or Unbalanced between Luxman Pre & Power Amps @roadcykler While I share your pessimism for cables making major differences, there are electrical properties from one cable to the next which can make a difference (like capacitance). With that said, almost NO manufacturer (besides BJC’s) will ... | |
| Diamond vs Aluminum tweeters for B&W 800 series @elliottbnewcombjr It would be interesting to see how your proposed Morels measure with the stock B&W crossovers. My guess is that it won’t be flat. Whether you prefer the experimental outcome or not is purely subjective…. | |
| Diamond vs Aluminum tweeters for B&W 800 series @elliottbnewcombjr You are missing the point. To achieve the desired frequency response when changing tweeter (or any driver regardless of the material) requires changing the crossover. There is no getting around this unless you just happen to g... | |
| Diamond vs Aluminum tweeters for B&W 800 series My experience with speaker design has shown me that tweeter material isn’t nearly as important as the designers choice of crossover values. A bright commercial speaker isn’t bright because of the tweeter material, it’s bright because they wanted i... | |
| Sound signature comparison - Streamer/DACs If the OP thinks his LUMIN is ‘warm’ then I would suggest he get out and discover more DAC/Streamers! I would never personally describe the LUMIN products as warm. If anything, they are a little sharp around the edges compared to the Rose RS-150 a... | |
| Integrated that blew you away @lalitk You are spot on with your description of Accuphase! I’m shocked no one has mentioned Esoteric…. | |
| Focal Diva Utopia active speakers less than impressive. @rick_n You say the line is long in the tooth, but I’m curious what you believe can be done to change that? There is precious little innovation in speaker design. Mostly revolving around cone/driver material. If the Utopia line sounds good today... | |
| Borresen X3 at Axpona The checkerboard pattern you see on many speakers these days is a wonder material called Textreme. It wasn’t designed for the speaker industry but was adapted to great affect! I believe it is lighter and stiffer than CF with greater damping qualit... |