christianb5s4
Responses from christianb5s4
| Gotham Quadratic Diffusers That was my next stop since the rest of my acoustic treatments are GIK. Just thought I'd ask here too. | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers Quick update. Have had more time with the system with the LHY in the chain and can confirm, it definitely has positively impacted musicality, noise floor, and bass definition. I did more A/B testing including with my fiance (who's my litmus test) ... | |
| Gotham Quadratic Diffusers I'm also looking to do the same thing under my TV, but need something more narrow since I'm limited by the distance between the TV and crown molding. Wonder if there are any other quadratic diffusers anyone is aware of that are more rectangula... | |
| HT and 2 channel in same room? 1 or 2 systems? One system vote here. Have an Arcam AV40 handling all multimedia on the HT side, which goes through the HT bypass on the 2 channel preamp. Have two subs only used in HT. Room also has basic treatment but it is my living room so had to compromise w... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Dance Kobina - Joe Chambers via Qobuz. Haven't heard it before but digging it so far. | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers @tonywinga Your impressions mirror mine in terms of noise floor, slight improvement in detail, and bass (notably improved texture and definition). Was able to confirm by A/B testing last night which made the changes more noticeable. Based on m... | |
| Previous Ownership...does it matter to you? Bought most of my system used with the only exceptions being the speakers, DAC, and cables. I always make sure to ask for detailed pictures beyond the ones included in the ad, because condition gives the biggest indication of how it was cared... | |
| Digital Cable Recommendations I'm a big fan of DH Labs for reasonably priced, well-built cables. Would recommend as another name to add to the list. | |
| streaming and audiophile stereo @johnah5 The way I work around that Lumin app limitation is to do organization on the native Qobuz app and use the Lumin app purely to listen/stream. | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers I’ve given it more listening, and did some A/B testing along with comparing songs I know by heart that I have local and streaming versions (songs with same quality) to compare and jump back and forth with. Streaming (Qobuz) is definitely close... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers Just received the LHY SW-8 yesterday and started listening with it in the system, so far there’s nothing glaringly different in terms of sound quality (which was great already) in terms of a short-ish initial impression. Will do some A/B testi... | |
| Focal Sopra 2 or Sopra 3? I auditioned the Focal Kanta 2, 3, then the Sopra 2 and 3. Ended up taking home the Kanta 3s which weren't far off the Sopra 3 with bass output, but Sopras had a more pronounced mid-range. Stepping down to the 2s was a noticeable drop in bass outp... | |
| Symptoms of UN-CLEAN power @kraftwerkturbo 1. Breakers for each of the 20amp lines placed in different areas away from each other. Can't hurt if there's space and was a recommendation by other forum members. 2. Siemens was another recommendation, basically just to use... | |
| Symptoms of UN-CLEAN power Having just went through a power upgrade, I can provide my experience. I went from an old electrical panel and one 15amp line to having a new panel and three dedicated 20amp 12gauge Romex lines, good Siemens breakers, each placed as far away as po... | |
| Preamp Recommendations For the Parasound JC 5 Amp I currently run an XP22 with my JC5 and love it. Definitely on the neutral end to my ears, and it's a great match. Speakers are Focal Kanta 3s, DAC is Denafrips terminator plus, Lumin U1, good cables, etc. Very detailed, transparent, and never har... |