creativepart
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| Dac that has tone and timing? Loving this discussion as I'm searching for a new DAC after 5-years... happy years with the Chord Qutest (with Sbooster PS). And that's one thing that surprised me about this discussion. No one has really mentioned the Qutest which seems an obvio... | |
| CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE I posted my comment on CD Transports just 12-short days ago. And, while I really liked the Cambridge Audio CXC quite a bit, I just purchased an Audiolab 6000CDT to compare it with. And the verdict is that the Audiolab is the way to go. This CDT h... | |
| Anybody here upgrade from Chord Qutest DAC" I’ve had a Qutest for a number of years now. I keep almost buying some other DAC but keep being blown away with the soundstage and separation I get from the Qutest. I search around, read reviews and get ready to pull the trigger... but then I pla... | |
| CD TRANSPORT THAT MAKES AN AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE Chiming in on this discussion. I was using an Onkyo 7030 CDP as a transport and felt like it was pretty blah. I heard about the Cambridge Audio CXC Transport and as luck would have it one showed up locally the next day for sale at under $300. I ... | |
| Issues with HQPlayer on MacMini It can be a LOT of things. Are you pushing for absolute highest resolution? What filters? Your issue can be a function of the CPU in your mini, the amount of RAM in the Mini, your DAC's capabilities. And plenty of other stuff. I run HQP into Roon... | |
| “Classic” phono stages 2007-20013? A classic that's both highly regarded and affordable is the EAR834p phono stage. I've owned the Deluxe MM/MC version for maybe 12 years. I replaced it this year with a PS Audio Stellar Phone which is very new and very well reviewed. It's even Ster... | |
| Looking for best streamer without DAC under $3500 @creativepart Have you ever had the firmware corrupt on you requiring you to burn a new microsd and put it on? I find that a bit annoying.Actually, one time. I originally had the SMS200 before getting the SMS200 Ultra. I don't remember exactly w... | |
| What to upgrade to? Time for one of the fantastic new $10,000+ phono cartridges. With your system you could really unlock great sound with something like an Ortofon MC Anna Diamond.The other thing - it's sacrilegious - a great new streamer and DAC. Your budget would ... | |
| Best Streamer for External USB Dac I’m a SoTM SMS200 Ultra user and have it with the SMS500 power supply also sold by SoTM. It’s a great sounding network streamer and I believe sells for about $1,200 new. I found a used one with the power supply on A’gon and have been super happy. ... | |
| Looking for a SS integrated amp... approx. $1200 range Musical Fidelity A5. Big power - 250w, fine sound. Reliable and full-featured. Has Home Theater Bypass mode so if you wish you can use it as a dedicated power amp and use your own pre-amp.I had the A5 for a dozen years and it was great. I sold it ... | |
| Looking for best streamer without DAC under $3500 I don’t think anyone mentioned the SoTM SMS200 Ultra Neo with an outboard power supply. That’s what I use into a Chord Qutest via USB.It’s not too expensive ($1200), works and sounds great and is Roon Ready plus a large number of other connection ... | |
| Yggdrasil - what next? Everyone recommends what they have... and I'm no different. I love my Chord Qutest DAC ($1800) and would suggest any recent Chord DAC. Not much available from them in your price range except the Hugo 2 at $2495. The next step up is the Chord Hugo ... | |
| Best DAC for my system? Have you every heard of Topping DACs? I hadn’t either, but the brand is a favorite of an audio forum that believes in OBJECTIVE test results. Topping has a line of sub-$300 DACs many sub-$200 that in the test results there are state of the art.htt... | |
| Rega P8 Phono Stage, better than EAR 834p The reason is that "sometimes" tube pre-amps and tube amplifiers are characterized by a warmer tube sound quality. So, many folks like to pair tube pre-amps (phono and otherwise) with solid-state amplification or visa versa.My tube EAR 834p phono ... | |
| Turntable Mats: Rubber, Felt or Cork. I’m using a Herbie’s Way Excellent Mat on my Rega P8. It’s thin, doesn’t rob the sound, looks great, and couples well with LPs. It’s fairly cheap ($59.99) and is actually made near my home in South Texas. I find it much better than the OEM Felt or... |