deep_333
Responses from deep_333
| DAC + NAS streamer combo (NOT Tidal/Qobuz etc) Technics ST-C700 streamer = 1100 USDBudget = 3000 to 4000 USDCost Savings = 1900 to 2900 USDhttps://almaaudio.com/products/technics-st-c700-network-audio-player?_pos=1&_sid=14d50c2a2&_ss=r | |
| DAC as a preamp? @flaxxer. I have the Topping D90 in my bedroom. My reference is a R2R Denafrips Venus that i have in my main room. The Topping D90 is touching the peak of diminishing returns as far as DS dacs are concerned (to my ears). | |
| DAC as a preamp? @georgehifi , sorry to confuse you...If you look at my comment again, you would note that i never referred to it as a true preamp. I referred to it as "preamp mode" (a confounding term), which is what the different manufacturers call it these days | |
| DAC as a preamp? Generally, preamp mode on a standalone DAC is an afterthought. But, considering your budget, the Topping D90 would be a good bet. It is a top notch sounding DAC and preamp mode on it is ok!https://www.amazon.com/TOPPING-D90-Bluetooth-Balanced-Deco... | |
| Do fuses in Aurender n10 alter SQ? For instance, if your large couch is leather or something else would alter the sound a whole lot more than imagining things about fuses. If your speakers and gear are all sorted out, try and focus on room acoustic treatments. It is a lengthy proc... | |
| What does Roon give me beyond just Tidal HiFi? For instance, MusicCast software which comes FREE with any Yamaha gear you purchase (streamer, pre pro etc) does everything i need better than Roon. Other manufacturers have their own FREE offerings as well when you buy their gear. Roon is a marke... | |
| Why so many angry audiophiles? This is not common to audio forums only (same goes for computer forums, gaming forums, car forums, etc). These type of discussions are much easier and can be very amicable in person. Online, the human element is removed. You are arguing with a com... | |
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| I love sad music This song from French composer Prequell breaks my soul.https://youtu.be/akxDx_BuRu4 This song from Steven Wilson/Blackfield is sad.https://youtu.be/Cl_ht2MyXnM | |
| spend on the streamer or on the DAC ? @bhvf I have 3 systems in my house, main room (music+hometheater hybrid setup), music room (dedicated 2 channel music), bed room (dedicated 2 channel music).Single Synology DS220j NAS (170 bucks)+ Seagate IronWolf NAS Drive 4TB (100 bucks) serves ... | |
| spend on the streamer or on the DAC ? Good grief, 5000 dollars spent for a music "server" is getting close to the peak of audiophool stupidity (dudes who are largely clueless about anything related to pc hardware).A basicc synology NAS+Seagate Ironwolf NAS drive should run you about 3... | |
| adding a DAC/Streamer or what With the rapid advancement i’ve seen/heard in DACs, diminishing returns will hit you like a brick wall on well made stand-alone DeltaSigma DACs beyond a 1000 bucks. This is not the year 2000 when it actually made sense to dump significant cash int... | |
| High Performance Audio - The End? @twoleftears , the Adante is "flawed"? I guess that’s why it won EISA’s product of the year award over speakers that cost magnitudes more. All the guys at EISA must be stupid too. Have you actually heard it with competent gear in a decent room dud... | |
| High Performance Audio - The End? @glupson, ah yes, the infamous "we"... the disgruntled glupson Jekyl and a glupson Hyde, the pair that keeps coming back... Alrighty then! Have a great time with your infinity speakers (galaxies above). My condolences on the stereophile review tha... | |
| High Performance Audio - The End? @fleschler , my comment never said the Moabs sound better than the Von Schweikerts. There's a reason i had the Schweikerts and they are designed by some very competent guys. But, you pay for it dearly. If you have a large treated space and did jus... |