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| Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative? @cagma7 Thanks. I implemented your suggestions except for the Google DNS address, which I didn't know how to do. No drop offs yet after about 1/2 hour. Fingers crossed. | |
| Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative? @lanx0003 Thanks for yout post. It was very helpful in bringing me up to date on the latest in sub $1000 streamers. Since the Zen Streamer sounds so good, it probably is a good idea to spend more. I’m considering also a used opticalrendu. To... | |
| Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative? @soix @allanblissett The outside hardware was checked by a tech a few years ago at my summer location and some equipment was replaced. Again, given that I have had the same experience at two locations, I am not optimistic that this is the problem... | |
| Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative? @hgeifman At my summer location, I have upgraded the modem and router to no effect. Your suggestion is well taken on bringing in the IPS tech for a home visit. They will charge me but less than buying a new piece of equipment. | |
| Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative? @j_andrews I'll look into the Innuos PulseMini. I already have a high quality DAC so I would like to avoid paying for something I don't need. Still, sometimes you have to pay more to get what you need. Thanks for your input. | |
| Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative? Thanks to all for the suggestions of alternatives. I would welcome more suggestions to research. I’m also curious about the ultrarendu. I appreciate the thoughts from those of you who suggest or imply that finding other solutions to preventing th... | |
| Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative? "What convinced you that it’s not the ISP quality?" Too big a coincidence that it happened twice under two different ISPs. Also called technical support and no indication of drop offs. | |
| Kef and McIntosh I use a McIntosh mc402 with Kef Reference 1s. I feel the two work well together with the Mac's applying needed smoothness to the Kef metal drivers. | |
| Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired @stuartk Your welcome. It was a fun project and gratifying to get so many positive responses. I don't think I'm likely to do another soon given the expense involved in acquiring equipment for review. | |
| Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired @sagur80 Thank you for your kind words on my review. For the record, it was posted before the Audioscience review and therefore couldn't be a rebuttal. As @melm has said volumes have been written on this dac. I suggest, if you have the stamina, ... | |
| Record Stores NYC I think this is the one you want for classical. I lived on the upper West Side for 40 years. This was the best. Westsider Records, 233 West 72nd Street. Check out their website. | |
| un-becoming an audiophile I think the solution for you may be to go to live concerts. Your brain will focus on enjoying music, not sound. I find it hard not to listen to the music in a live concert. In my opinion, many audiophiles do not enjoy music and are shallow in thei... | |
| What speakers have you mistakenly let go and then later repurchased? Green Mountain Audio Chromas. I liked them but thought they lacked sparkle. Replaced them with B&W 704 s2's and then bought Legacy Audio Signatures. I listed the Chromas for sale, but no takers. After a few years of owning the Legacies I compa... | |
| Looking for a McIntosh amp that gives a great example of the “McIntosh Sound” I recommend the Mc152 which I’ve owned for about 8 years. It definitely has the McIntosh house sound: smooth, good sound stage depth and width, nice imaging, a touch of warmth and always listenable even with a mediocre recording. It sounds very mu... | |
| Topping Pre90 Switching op amps? Thanks for the update. I found myself consistently preferring the way more expensive Hegel p20 and p30 so the pre90 will eventually go up for sale. |