decathlon1991
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| Network Transport vs. CD Transport Audio streaming. It’s a good place to find new music, or provide background, other than that? Meh. I prefer the simplicity of physical media.What type of DAC and streamer are you using? I believe streaming has come a long way. Your gear definitely... | |
| Network Transport vs. CD Transport This is my thought. I understand in the audio world that you can’t put a band-aid on equipment that is subpar. It is only as good as the limitations of the electronics. It took me a while to figure this out. I’m currently using a Cary Audio DMS600... | |
| Magnepan Owners mikepowellaudio-duplicate38 posts02-20-2018 5:52pmHi Guys , thought I would weigh in quickly as I am the mod designer. As a point of reference I would not own nor use Magnepan in stock form, and soon I will have essentially removed the big panel... | |
| You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss I've also listened to the Pass integrated 60. I too was taken back at how wonderful it sounded. Such an underrated amplifier and one of the best integrated amplifiers I have ever heard. | |
| You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss georgehifi5,887 posts10-08-2019 2:40amdutchydogWhat is it with you and Pass? I think you must work for pass labs competition.+1 it's getting kinda scary. Buying audio gear is starting to sound like people who buy certain cars. Ferrari vs Lambor... | |
| You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss tleddy6 posts10-04-2019 2:57pmI am using Pass Aleph III’s on stacked Quad 57’sThe only amps I liked as well were the Cary 805’sI second the response from tleddy6 about the Cary Audio CAD 805's. I will go a bit further and say the Cary Audio 80... | |
| What's a really great Streamer/DAC box for just streaming Tidal? Check out the Cary Audio DMS-600. It is an incredible piece that does Bluetooth, WiFi, USB and Ethernet. The sound is incredible and I think you will love it. | |
| What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard? I’m Surprised that no one mentioned Jeff Rowland especially the Model 12’s which was a major breakthrough 20+ years ago. It changed the game. | |
| Cary 805 AE-do they go low? Check this out! https://www.stereophile.com/content/cary-audio-design-cad-805-monoblock-power-amplifier-sam-tellig-august-2003 Check out this review for the folks who pay attention to the stats. This review should be an eye opener. At the e... | |
| What are the speakers you very rarely find in the Used market(Audiogon or Anywhere)? acoustic preference gracioso 1.0 and 2.0 are difficult to find. If you ever get your hand on one, you will be blown away. | |
| Looking for suggestions on best small footprint speaker under $4K twoleftears1,368 posts01-21-2019 12:06pmIf you're serious about small footprint, look at Totem or ProAc. You could get something pretty nice on the used marked for 4K.Step top up to the Acoustic Preference Gracioso 1.0 used for 1K more. Original ... | |
| MQA is Legit! junzhang10143 posts01-28-2019 6:56pmI played 2L MQA samples from Tidal. It says original file size is 384Khz/24bit. Most MQA is 96Khz/24bit. Hi rate sample music definite is more involving and dynamic. I would say close to SACD disc. I am using Op... | |
| MQA is Legit! There is a saying that goes, “If people were the same, the world would be boring.” | |
| MQA is Legit! geoffkait13,768 posts01-28-2019 4:12pmActually how a CD sounds depends on many factors, like how much it was compressed during mastering, whether the CD is in correct Polarity, whether the physical disc is out of round, whether it’s been treated, ... | |
| MQA is Legit! Every person has a different taste of sound. Put aside reading about technology in a brochure and think about how we enjoy music as a whole and sounds best to us in the purest form we desire and listen to.Hale to the music |