danager
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| Any audiophile use computer (MacBook) as your audio streaming source? Another option is to use a networked endpoint as the interface. The PI2AES is an option that can be improved with a power supply upgrade and maybe Fibre Optic networked isolation. https://forum.hifiguides.com/t/streamer-ddc-showdown-pi2aes-vs-so... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for Next Move Have you considered corner horns? Volti has a Khorn upgrade kit that added to a used pair of khorns will be in budget and compete with the best. That was my plan but my corner horns sounded so good that I focused on all the electronics instead a... | |
| Using a power strip in an old home that was build back in 1955 The 2 to 3 prong plug adapter is your friend. I lived like that for over a decade without an issue. Actually lifting the ground with the adapter will make those with grounded receptacles sound better | |
| Upgrade speakers or DAC Speakers should be the first thing you base your system on and then eventually the last item of the upgrade. All speakers have an unique presentation. When you find that signature sound that you prefer, speakers become the foundation for which y... | |
| Oh my goodness! @grislybutter It's all about priorities. After hearing an 8K DAC (which I agree is quite expensive) What are you willing to give up to obtain one. If it's skipping Starbucks and making coffee at home then it makes sense. If it's not taking yo... | |
| The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma I haven’t actually heard it but the Decware ZRock3 reads like it’s made for what you are describing. https://www.decwareproducts.com/zrock3 | |
| Alternative absorbent acoustic material? I don't believe that's what they are talking about about it isn't very dense. Panels made of "fiberboard " is what's generally used. Mineral wool panels are also an option. Lots of YouTube videos about it. | |
| What's my best upgrade options You didn't mention your room. Every flat surface in your room is a transducer that reflects, cancels and muddies the sound. How much does you sound change when you stand up? How about when you lean forward in your listening chair? Unless you h... | |
| How to set up volume control on a DAC without a preamp @lanx0003 Different AlbumPlayer. It's still active and sounds fantastic. https://albumplayer.ru/ There is a learning curve to get the most out of the upsampleing but the DSD sounded pretty good on my previous DAC. It is a very basic player... | |
| How to set up volume control on a DAC without a preamp I'm going thru the exact same thing. My amp does have its own manual volume control so I can use the DAC but after getting used to remote volume control on my previous DAC I'm also looking for a different solution. I tried a Schitt SAGA and it d... | |
| Next step up on the streaming food chain? @audiotroy Quick question. Does the EVO 432 actually retune 440Hrz to 432Hrz? | |
| Digital Reclockers are they worth the extra Effort - IMO YES per https://mojo-audio.com/blog/7-myths-of-digital-audio-dispelled/ by Benjamin Zwickel The cheapest quartz clock they use in a $100 DVD player has more accuracy than you can hear, something like .005%. And you cannot hear the difference between... | |
| Six DAC Comparison Just purchased the Mojo Audio Mystique X SE (sabs z chips) I can't wait to hear your thoughts. | |
| Speakers that disappear +1 @rick_n Every flat surface in the room becomes a transducer and effects the original sound wave. Not known for the diminutive size or WAF but once you hear a proper open baffle set up correctly its hard to forget. | |
| DACs - Holo/Kitsune, Bricasti, PS Audio, dCS, etc You should give Ben Zwickel at Mojo Audio Inc a call. He not only answers the phone but you actually talk to the person who doesn't just fix it he designed and built it. There is a caution he's a talker but if you can describe it he can explain ... |