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| Remastered CDs, HDCDs, SACDs I don't have the 'Soul' CD, but I stream it via Qobuz. I assume it's also available on Tidal. | |
| Remastered CDs, HDCDs, SACDs I used to rank SQ as many have stated starting with Redbook CD, then HDCD, remastered CD, remastered HDCD, original SACD, and the highest being remastered SACD. This ranking system falls apart when you listen to the Redbook CD track called 'All ... | |
| Streamer recommendation @wjcasey3rd You dropped enough equipment makes and models to impress everyone Why not make a big leap to a dCS Rossini APEX or better still a WADAX Studio Player to see what high end digital sounds like? | |
| SACD v Streaming Based on my listening experience, I've always thought that SACD media is superior to streaming hi-rez tracks (eg. Qobuz) from a SQ perspectice. However, I often wonder if the difference in SQ is due to playing SACDs on a different device than the ... | |
| How hot is too hot? @joeylchan 50 degrees Celsius for your Diablo 300 is fine. I have a Gryphon Antileon EVO Stereo amp and in High Bias mode it reaches 60 degrees Celsius. I usually run my amp in Medium Bias mode so that it runs a bit cooler. Also, the differenc... | |
| The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues. If Danny (GR Research) just presented his opinions of the questionable design decisions Wilson made with the Watt Puppy 8, I would likely not pay attention. But using before and after measurement graphs he proved why it's not a good idea to conne... | |
| Bose buys McIntosh @jjtarnow There's a recent trend for high end audio companies to add car audio systems to their portfolio. JBL & Altec have been offering high end car stereos for over a decade. Lexus offers Mark Levinson, Jeep offers McIntosh, Volvo offers ... | |
| Bose buys McIntosh It's inevitable that companies like McIntosh that produce equipment that lasts decades isn't a profitable business model. It wouldn't surprise me if for every 10 McIntosh sales transactions 8-9 don't represent any revenue to McIntosh as they're l... | |
| Home network router question If you or anyone else reading this uses Quantum Fiber (QF) as their Internet providerr Internet provider, QF recently ended their licensing agreement with Plume. The QF tech mentioned that Plume provided the mesh network software for the QF pods. ... | |
| Steve Morse pays tribute to Jeff beck As Rick Beato states, 'Jeff Beck isn't copiable - he's 1 of 1'. Steve needs to throw away the pick as it adds too much staccato to the beautiful and flowing melody. He also needs to get a guitar with a whammy bar if he wants to emulate Beck. I ... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for Next Move @jbhiller If you're going to upgrade your speakers, you may want to consider upgrading to an end game pair of Focals. The speakers you've listed, and others have mentioned aren't in the same league as Focal Scala Utopias or Focal Sopra 3's. They... | |
| Updating my streamer @audiotroy Will you ever stop trolling posts to try to sell your gear? We realize that you follow the proper protocol by letting us know that you are dealers for whatever you're pushing. But please tap the brakes on your continual banter that th... | |
| DH Labs - Shunyata Cable Comparison @jfrmusic Thanks for sharing your cable auditioning experience with us. Have you tried using a full loom of cables from the same manufacturer? I did a similar audition a few years back and found there are noticeable SQ improvements using the s... | |
| JBL's Marketing Blunder.. JBL's attempts to improve their home audio business are comical. In the ad, they claim 'MA' stands for Modern Audio. I was expecting a modern look that would appeal to Gen X/Y/Z. The chassis and speaker cabinets look like leftovers fom the '70s.... | |
| I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do? @deep_333 Love your comments. Not all of us are retired, but I do admit I'm getting close with each passing year. The 'wasting our time' comment was mostly based on the Ops lack of deciveness on whether he should buy new or used. We all know t... |