danham

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Questioning my Oppo Sonica dac?
@erik_squires to update...i did just get a USB 2.0 cable and my sonica dac now displays 96 khz when playing hi res from Qobuz. Thanks for the feedback.  
Questioning my Oppo Sonica dac?
@ fuzztone Thanks for the reply. Spotify and Quboz are about the same price with the Studio subscription. I clearly won’t need both though. I know the Spotify won’t improve any but I don’t mind it at all, I’m curious if my dac is possibly blocking... 
Adding streaming services to a streamer via usb
@cdtd I just recently picked up an IFI Zen Streamer to use with my Oppo Sonica that I've been using for years as my streamer/dac. Was able to stream Spotify no issue. I just managed to connect Quboz today thru Mconnect hd to try hi res streaming. ... 
Second sub connection
Thanks for the help. I will try your recommendation and just buy a single cable for the second sub and skip the splitters. Just as last bit of info. Can I take one of the 12 foot cables that I will have left after removing one from my current setu... 
Second sub connection
Uberwaltz...sorry not to pick up on this right off but the y splitters I have would leave 4 open ends plugging one in each channel off the pre, how do we get a single cable going to each sub. Would running a single cable out of each of the preamp ... 
Second sub connection
Thanks for the responses. I have an LFE on the new SVS but not on my older Quad. So would putting the y splitters on the sub end and running a single cable to each sub accomplish the same thing. I don’t need to feed a left and right channel to eac... 
Bi wire off 4 and 8 ohm taps.
Thank you both for your feedback. 
Creating space between interconnects & keeping cables off the floor
Thanks Al. On my retirement budget I have to make audio purchases stretch. 
Is it necessary to use the same cable brand and model for bi-wiring??
Somewhat on topic. I just went to a bi-amp setup with my VR 33's and read in a review that the internal cabling of the speaker was Analysis Plus 14 gauge. Since I need new wire to replace my current bi wire cable (Morrow sp-5), I was wondering abo... 
Creating space between interconnects & keeping cables off the floor
I'm about to run cables of different length, 11' left channel 4' right, would this cause any concerns. Somewhat off topic but... 
Polarity between amps
Thanks for the responses. I wanted to make sure nothing would be damaged with my experimentation. I didn't hear enough of a difference to feel it was material. Tubes are new for me so now I'll trying rolling them for a change.Dan 
Dialing in Fun
Bigby...I'm thinking of getting reacquainted with vinyl after 25 years and just bid on a used td 235. What was your opinon of this table.Dan 
Any advantages to bi-wiring speakers vs. single
Ldworet...I still have my Quad subwoofer but haven't tried hooking it up with the VR's but have been curious as of late (can always tweak). I haven't really noticed the need for any more bass with the jazz and rock I listen too, depends on the rec... 
Any advantages to bi-wiring speakers vs. single
I have an Exposure 2010s integrated running the mid-highs and the matching power amp dedicated to the bass. They are both rated at 75 watts and seem more than adequate if I choose to push them. My first venture into decent 2 channel in more than 2... 
Any advantages to bi-wiring speakers vs. single
I've had the VR 33's since 3/11 and opted for the bi-wire option so I could use them bi-amped. I really enjoy the speakers but now want to experiment with different wiring. Currently running the Speltz Anti Cables. I think the bass is definitely i...