bryoncunningham
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| Preamp modifications - who would you use? I recently had Kyle Takenaga modify my preamp/processor. You can read my A'gon review here. I've been very pleased with the improvements, which include increased resolution along with a greater sense of relaxation.I would like to talk with someone... | |
| DAC new or used under 2.5K advice Lots of folks around here are fond of the Wyred DAC2.I recently heard a DAC2 in my system and it was quite impressive, in spite of its very reasonable price.Bryon | |
| Is 11' distance from projector screen too close? You can try using the THX viewing distance calculator.Keep in mind, though, that some people feel that the THX guidelines result in a screen size that's too large. I certainly wouldn't exceed the screen size recommended in the THX guidelines.Anoth... | |
| SPDIF converter for Audio Note Dac 2.1 Don't know your price range, but the Empirical Audio Off Ramp is an excellent USB to S/PDIF converter. Bryon | |
| Pc to DAC Configuration Tvad - I'm using the dac in the Meridian G68, so that I can make use of the G68's bass management and EQ.However, since robust software for bass management and EQ are now available for Mac, I've been thinking of buying a new dac along with a Mac m... | |
| Pc to DAC Configuration How would you describe the sound of this plainly audible jitter?In my system, the reduction of jitter resulted in three audible improvements: Increased perceived resolution, improved imaging focus, and the removal of high frequency harshness. So, ... | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? ...the fact that multichannel media can be used to satisfy either preference should be regarded as one of its technical advantages.I agree, Kal. | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? ...the instruments are individually distributed to the five channels. For example: violin left, viola right, flute center, cello left surround, piano right surround.Eldartford - This is the approach to multichannel music that I find unnatural, sin... | |
| Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel? In my limited exposure to multichannel music, I have heard recordings in which the surrounds were used to effectively reproduce the ambience of the recording space. If the mix is done well, and the multichannel playback system is set up well (two ... | |
| Pc to DAC Configuration In my first attempt at computer audio, my setup was similar to what you are proposing, except that my USB cable length was 6 feet and my S/PDIF cable length was over 20 feet. This was not a great solution. The long S/PDIF cable resulted in lots of... | |
| Let's Play UpMarket DownMarket...The audio game Your question has made me realize that I have a bias in favor of the "downmarket" products of higher end manufacturers. That is reflected in most of the major components of my system - preamp, amp, speakers.I would like to say that this preference... | |
| i need 20 meter speaker wire, decent quality I have a long speaker cable run - 20 feet. I currently use Anticables and they sound surprisingly good. Although very affordable, they are close in SQ to the 6 foot speaker cables they replaced, which were $2k. YMMV, of course.Having said that, 20... | |
| Natural and Neutral could be boring .. This is an interesting discussion. It seems like there are two camps: the folks who believe that greater neutrality enhances naturalness, and those who believe that greater neutrality diminishes naturalness.I take it that neutrality means so... | |
| ...and now a word from your anti-sponsor... I think Johnny was saying...1. An acoustical sound is generally regarded as real.2. An electronic sound is generally regarded as unreal.However…3. A reproduced acoustical sound is no more real than a reproduced electronic sound.Therefore...4. A re... | |
| How essential is shielding? What are your thoughts on (Synergistic´s) active shielded cables?Hasse - I owned Synergistic's top-of-the-line Apex interconnects for a few months. At least for me, Synergistic's active shielding worked as advertised. With the Apex cables in the s... |