david_ten

Responses from david_ten

DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Final major cable (my IC) is close to full break in. System sounds terrific. I have a new Roon only (Core) server with ethernet direct to my Roon player coming in shortly. This will allow me to bypass the network switch and season with LAN cables.... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
Tekton Impact Monitor review by Victor Chavira / Positive Feedback:https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/tekton-design-impact-monitors/ 
Tekton Double Impacts
Tekton Impact Monitor review by Victor Chavira / Positive Feedback:https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/tekton-design-impact-monitors/ 
What are you streaming tonight?
@jond  the new SR Atmosphere X Euphoria 
Synergistic Research HFT's
@folkfreak  Thanks for sharing your findings on the Galileo LE vs the UEF.  
Trying to Decide on my next Purchase
Are you referring to Logitech Media Server or the LMMS software platform?My sense is that the bigger decision for you centers around choosing a software platform. Let that drive your component choice.Innuos does support Squeezebox. 
Upgrade to AMR DP-777 SE or look elsewhere
Before sending your AMR in, I'd try to get some loaners in home to get a 'feel' for their performance. I realize it isn't easy, but it can be done. Some DAC manufacturers have return policies. Some dealers can be persuaded if you are a serious buy... 
Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2
@yyzsantabarbara   We have similar circumstances. I have a four year old and my downtime for listening (in peace) is late at night. : )Right now I'm listening at an average SPL of 51dB which is soft conversation level and the music is very enjoyab... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Officially night-time (my def) 9PM CDT. Easing into the start of it with Live in Europe by Melody Gardot. 'Our Love is Easy.' 
Thinking of Kef Blade 2 to replace Revel Salon 2
@yyzsantabarbara Realize you asked audiotroy the question, but I happen to be listening to Patricia Barber’s Mythologies as I read your post. Did a quick check and the sound meter reads 30/69/86 (min/ave/peak) on the first track: ’The Moon.’ The f... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Remember, both versions of the ULf’s and the DI’s are conduits that purely let the upstream gear to present it’s sonic voice.@teajay To your above point, I find it absolutely remarkable that the SEs were able to differentiate between two USB Type ... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@teajay Thanks for the update on Azra’s Ulfberth BEs and importantly on the clarification that they are fresh out of the box, including his T+A amp, and the room and your personal system differences. It’s really important to know that.Looking forw... 
What are you streaming tonight?
@uberwaltz  Hey, it's not night here, yet! Actively streaming, despite that. Running test tracks as my IC breaks in. The Marching Saints (Live) 'Belafonte at Carnegie Hall' just spun up. Not my favorite on this particular album, though very good a... 
Liquid Amps
Valvet may also fit what you are looking for.Good to see Bongiorno's amps getting coverage here. 
High quality USB-C to USB-B cable. Does such a thing exist?
Standards are meant to be broken. : )    @kosst_amojan is correct in the length-of spec.  If you are open to it, explore starting here:https://www.newnex.com/usb-cable-maximum-length-limits.phpI just looked into a Type C 3.1 custom power cable (no...