dep14
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| Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As I would look for a pair of the salk exotica 3's with the powered woofer section. There has been a pair of used ones on and off of US audio mart for a while.Might be exactly what you need. The seller is asking too much IMO, but might try to reach... | |
| System Upgrade Not sure which PS Audio, but trying different filters, along with the volume control is a thought.For kicks, do you have a local guitar center? go pick up one of the inexpensive or a couple of the inexpensive crown pro amps. See what a crap-ton ... | |
| what is more important ? Speakers, and assuming enough power to drive them it's not even close that speakers matter the most.Amp/SourceRoom (that said, you have what you have to work with) | |
| Computer to DAC Streamer Yes Troy, I realize that Innuos, like all of the brands you carry are the absolute best values around. I think by now everyone on Audiogon realizes that.I have my thoughts on Innuos also. I’m sure they are solid units.I don’t think the Salk is the... | |
| Computer to DAC Streamer I’m happy with my Salk streamer into an oppo Sonica DAC. The Salk is reasonably priced, works great as a Roon Core, streamer, and server. Can be had with a SSD, and upgraded power supply.My CDs are all ripped so transfer was a snap. I don’t wan... | |
| Crown vs Vidar Trust your ears. | |
| Klipsch Chorus II for $600, yes or no? Yes, grab them. Or PM me and I will. | |
| Black Cat Cable's/Coppertone wires are amazing good! I was checking out their website, and while quite artistic... It's pretty brutal from a product information and flow standpoint. Reviews seem to be consistently good thus far. Just wish there was an easier way to figure out their product line-u... | |
| Which types of speakers are ideal against a wall? As mentioned the Vortex by Von Schweikert are designed for that.The older NHT 2.5, 2.9, and 3.3 (which is a damn fine speaker) are also designed to be up against a wall. If you can find some 3.3's... you could do a lot worse. Absolutely zero iss... | |
| Qobuz Users Update? I have Qobuz and Tidal currently.I would like to go down to just one service. I don't care much about MQA, but I find Tidal has a few more of the artists I want to listen to, but then I find Qobuz has some others in hi-res where Tidal doesn't...H... | |
| Music server questions Salk Steamer. Let Jim know you need optical. 1695. It’s fantastic for the money. Has a hard drive, can be configured to use a keyboard and monitor I believe. Roon core installed. I would give Jim a call and talk with him at a minimum. | |
| Roon Nucleus vs Innuos Personally I would get a Salk Streamer, use that as your Roon Core, hard drive, and renderer. Then spend the extra money on a DAC you love and spend some money on a good USB cable. I’m typically a bit of a skeptic on cables beyond a certain point.... | |
| What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard? Pass XA 200.8s. | |
| Focal Sopra 2's vs Titron GoldenEar Reference speakers I find Focal to be bright, and the Tweeter (for better or worse) to be the star of the show. I just don’t find them to be overly coherent either because I’m so focused on the Tweeter. The McIntosh Electronics (depending on vintage) may be able t... | |
| I've never believed much in cables, that said... (USB) @millercabon and @cleeds,So, I always try to have an open mind. I do like dealers willing to demo, and typically buy used. Honestly, I did try my PS3 powercord on my pre-amp and just didn't notice a different (pass xp12). One my 250.8 - noticed... |