dbtom2
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| Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications? There is an indicator at the bottom of the screen - in the transport area. Block letters: HIFI. It will be displayed in bold white letters when in effect. If that bold HIFI appears, you're listening to the lossless FLAC version.In my experience, a... | |
| Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications? grannyring, Yes! It IS a daily wow! The only downside is not having enough time to explore... | |
| Too many cans with no storage! azjake,Well, time to enlist the wife to aid in your search. Don't know her decor preference but I think something in the style of apothecary drawers might be suitable, provided it matches the decor theme. The interior dimensions of the drawers mus... | |
| Is it necessary to use the same cable brand and model for bi-wiring?? Check these out: Available in other lengths too. Work great for me.http://www.amazon.com/BI-WIRE-Audiophile-Speaker-Terminated-Connectors/dp/B00UT2FZ0Y?ie=UTF8&psc... | |
| Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications? Cerrot, I'm really curious how you got Roon to download the playlists and albums. If I could do that, I would download a couple hundred thousand tracks and then cancel my subscription to Tidal. Seriously. | |
| Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.? So glad you posted goldeneraguy. I worrried I might've killed a thread! I may be a teetotaler but I sure ain't anti alcohol. Bottoms up 'philes! | |
| Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.? God, grant me the serenity... | |
| Fiio x3ii or Fiio x5ii The HA-2 is an excellent accessory for personal listening. Makes my Shure 415 sing so sweetly. But,strapping it to a phone makes it a bit unwieldy if you want to listen while you're doing something like mowing the lawn or even just walking. You ne... | |
| Tidal streaming needle-drops? Mofimadness: Thanks for the link. :) | |
| What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by? Hey coli, tell me more. That DAC is on my audition shortlist. Why didn't you like it? | |
| Whats playing on your system today? A buddy of mine gave me a CD of an album called Re-Inventions: Best of the Vanguard Years by Sandy Bull. My friend said it was he was one of the first 'World Music' artists. Just amazing music. I listened to the first track, "Blend" and immediatel... | |
| Tidal streaming needle-drops? Though I am certain I've heard needle-drops while streaming "hi-res" from HD-Classics, I am pretty sure that the sound you heard on this album is part of the musical arrangement. I could be wrong. Is this album even available on LP? It was release... | |
| Streamer and DAC Combo or separates Hey Amal (Not "Jamal" + apologies)If you can give Roonserver a trial, I suggest that first. This would reveal whether the linux build will work on the NAS you have. Visit the Roon Community Forum:https://community.roonlabs.comIt reads like you're ... | |
| Streamer and DAC Combo or separates Hey Jamal,There's no substitute to visiting your local hifi dealers to see and hear what they offer.You mentioned the PS Audio Directstream DAC w/ Bridge 2 and that's a well-reviewed device but it presumes you have a NAS or file server with the au... | |
| Streamer and DAC Combo or separates What's your budget? What kinds of recordings (resolution, format) do you have and what kinds do you see in your future?Like lalitk said, it's a good time to be shopping for streamers. |