david_ten

Responses from david_ten

Can Streamed Music Sound Better than any other source?
@rlb61   +1 on placing a "premium on quality versus quantity."Regarding:To me, streaming doesn't sound particularly good at allIt's in the implementation and execution. Streaming can rival the best vinyl based systems. The same applies to physical... 
Can Streamed Music Sound Better than any other source?
@douglas_schroeder   One could make the same point about any aspect (accessory / peripheral / component) of a system or the room. Can you explain? Thank you. - David.Comments about sources made out of context of particular audio systems imo are of... 
So how much do you think the placebo effect impacts our listening preferences?
нет, спасибо 
Whats playing on your system today?
John Prine --- Lost Dogs + Missed Blessings 
ZOTL40 Reference + Amplifier
@lancelock  Thanks, Lance. It would be fun to listen to a head to head comparison with the Ref +. I really enjoyed the McGary pairing in your system. - David. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Live At The Royal Albert Hall --- Loreena McKennitt  [Comparing this 2019 released Live recording to a much younger vocalist's Studio recordings...very interesting] 
ZOTL40 Reference + Amplifier
@lancelock  Lance, thanks for sharing your impressions, findings, and comparative experience. Congratulations on the results you are achieving!!!Can you share more on the differences, in your system, between the Ref+ and the McGary amp?  Thanks. 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@liquidsound  Will you be bringing in the WE-300B for comparison purposes? 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@peterh_nz  Peter, thanks for the detailed response and the information you shared. Very helpful. I have Focal Utopias and the HiFiMan HE1000 and HE560. HeadAmp GSX-Mk2 for amplification. DanaCable leashes. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Moby --- Reprise 
I have had the ADD Powr Wizard in my system for a couple of weeks and I'm impressed
@stevepo Steve, give Bill a call and share your system, needs and budget. He doesn’t upsell and will match the one that fits best. 
LTA ZOTL40 Reference+ Amplifier
Thanks. Looking forward to owner impressions. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Baroque [Various Composers] --- Nicola Benedetti (Violin)  
Help! Source Output Too High for Headphones
+1 on the iFi iEMatch recommended by @dconsmack  
Network Switches
@glory An [unmanaged] switch between your (main) router and networked components is plug and play. A better / higher quality switch will result in better sound quality. Upsides can (also) be achieved from powering a switch with a linear power supp...