david_ten
Responses from david_ten
| The character of analog and digital Another aspect I find interesting is the desire for and expectation of sameness / similarity. Roughly one-third (to half) of the front end of each system type is radically different. For illustration, I get a significant difference in sound based... | |
| The character of analog and digital There's a robust audio club here in the greater New Orleans area. Great group of guys. Fully analog; with some dipping their toes into digital. I've heard, maybe three dozen, vinyl systems. Two stand out and I'd love to transport those into one ... | |
| The character of analog and digital Is that the sound of a dropped stylus on a platter or the sound a piano makes genuflecting in the forest? : ) Yes, a very welcome back to you. I’m honored to be the venue for one of your initial posts. | |
| A question about headphones @r042wal Keep us posted on your journey. Just came across this YouTube panel 'review' of Wireless / ANC headphones across price points. They do a good job covering general points and you may find the perspective on wireless vs wired, at the end... | |
| Best DACs under $7,000.00 @w123ale Some words of caution. Ask yourself: do DAC designers build DACs with the express purpose to deliver small soundstages, poor dynamics, and high glare? The divergent results you’ve shared suggest you pull up and reflect on your entire s... | |
| When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better? @roxy54 A repeat of that OP's histrionics. I wouldn't be surprised if it comes back to life. It has, before. : ) | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Hermanos Gutiérrez --- El Bueno Y El Mal (Alternative Latin) [Highly recommended for fans of traditional and lap steel guitar] | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure For those interested in Cube's Cube related efforts there is mention of a new widebander combined with an 18 inch woofer. Photos of two renders are on page 4 of Srajan's Qualio intro, linked below. New Cube Audio Speaker Renders via 6Moons | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Yusef Lateef --- Other Sounds (Jazz) | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Cube Audio has launched their sub-brand 'Qualio' Qualio Audio Speakers Introduction and details from Srajan Ebaen // 6Moons: Qualio IQ via 6Moons | |
| A question about headphones @r042wal It seems you are ’new’ to headphones / headphone systems. I encourage you to keep the first steps simple. Figure out which headphone(s) you like / enjoy / appreciate. The easiest way to do this is to start with a mainstream option. The a... | |
| A question about headphones Since you want to ’test’ the waters, and given your opening post: go over ear, closed back, Bluetooth 5.3 (5.2 at least). BTW, the Bluetooth version needs to be supported both on your phone (for instance) and your headphone (to get the full benefi... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Lou Harrison's Labrynth --- Maelström Percussion Ensemble; Jan Williams, Conductor (Avant-Garde / Classical / Percussion) | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Thanks, Charles. This link takes you directly to the video on YouTube... Nenuphar V2 + Tektron 211 SE amplifier + Denafrips Aries YouTube (from Cube Audio) | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Announcement from Cube Audio of the ’Grand Fission 2022’ awarded by Audiophile-Magazine AND a video with recorded music. BTW: excellent sound quality based on a listen via my basic IEM / portable DAC/ Headamp. I'm really looking forward to listen... |