davide256
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| Bolero:why can't my system reproduce snare well? elegal I have the Sota Sapphire and Grado reference; with my lack of phono preamp loading options I hear the same comparing the grado to high output moving coil... theres more presence and high frequency articulation with even a simple Denon high ... | |
| Conrad Johnson PV-10A mod experiences? I've accidently stumbled onto a need to update this thread. Bought some Clarity CAP MR's 0.22 630V with the intent of upgrading the Rel Thetas on the Prima Luna amp board... that didn't work out well when you had 1/2" to play with for cap width an... | |
| Network Music Player or CD Player-Opinions Wanted larryi, consider these steps (1) make sure your NAS is on gigabit wired network with the Naim as wifi will degrade your sound (2) consider using a CAP's Zuma as media server with asset UPNP and a Red Wine Lightening battery power supply to fix the... | |
| Network Music Player or CD Player-Opinions Wanted grey9hound, I don't think you looked at the op's system quality and stated intentions. What you describe would be a downgrade, closer in sound to the Linn Genki I have that's gathering dust. If the OP wanted to go the route of async usb, they shou... | |
| Does hard drive noise in your PC color affect SQ? BTW there is a split in requirements between asynch USB and UPNP streamer devotees. The asynch USB camp tends to be PC tethered at short distance from the system so values fanless PC. The UPNP camp uses hardwired Ethernet so can place the PC anywh... | |
| Network Music Player or CD Player-Opinions Wanted I don't believe I've played many discs since I started using computer audio...mechanical transports require a huge expense to compete with what computer audio can do. I think you would be very happy with a Naim UPNP streamer, a laptop to rip your ... | |
| Bolero:why can't my system reproduce snare well? I am skeptical that the issue is with the speaker. If you had British box speakers I might understand but a planar or electrostatic should do well on cymbal transients. You indicated the source was LP; what is your turntable, arm and cartridge com... | |
| Does hard drive noise in your PC color affect SQ? You will get more complete answers on the computer audiophile site. But to keep it short and simple1) CA dabblers generally agree that you get best results with an SSD HD for OS because its faster, has no electrical motor noise and is affordable s... | |
| Are all asynchronous USB inputs similar? I'm very happy to be off "the bus" and on the fast track with UPNP and DLNA over hardwired Ethernet. It doesn't do away entirely with PC platform hassles but I can deal with software and power supply optimization vs. the interaction of USB and MOB... | |
| PRIMA LUNA owners, what power tube are you using? I use KT-120's in the Prima Luna Premium integrated. GL KT-88's sound artificial in comparison and EL-34's are mid range tunnel vision. Front tubes used are all Telefunken 12AU7. The KT-120's remedy the PL integrated review crticism of diluted bas... | |
| Where do audiophiles retire? But we are! Who else criticizes the sound quality first in a movie theater and not the film production ;<) | |
| Poor sounding analog? Grado offers biggest musical bang for the buck in a MM. Give the Grado Black or the Grado Gold a try if you are missing mid range magic and it isn't a setup error. http://www.needledoctor.com/Grado-Black1-Prestige-Series-Phono-Cartridges?sc=2&... | |
| Which component is most responsible? 3 male voices is a simple task for decent system... 100 + voices with multiple counter harmonies is not. Carmina Burana is a piece my system struggles with for air and definition in massed chorus passages regardless of LP or digital. | |
| JPLAY - It aint subtle Lewinskih01, I pretty much run the PC- DAC setup you plan to evaluate except I have abandoned Jplay in favor of DLNA because of better mid range fidelity and vocal nuance sophistication. I often A/B with musicals where as much is said in tone and ... | |
| What do I need to set up digital music server? Lets make your life easier1. do some browing on http://www.computeraudiophile.com/if you are curious and a hobbyist PC builder2. if not buy a spec system like the Carbon; with Jriver media player software and an external CD/DVD drive for ripping, ... |