dlcockrum
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| Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles? Decisions, decisions ;) I feel you.Dave | |
| Schiit Mani - Sent in for repair, no response. Looking for rec's on a replacement preamp Here is a recent comparison of some low-priced phono stages: http://www.analogplanet.com/content/eight-phono-preamps-identified-and-votes-tallied Fremer is a big fan of the Micro iphono2 @$499. It does MM and MC.Hope this helps somewhat. Dave | |
| Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles? More good feedback m-db. Thank you. I also find that my RELs effect the imaging/soundstage but in a positive way in my room/setup and agree that they are fussy about placement and setup. The SR Tesla REL-spec Hi-level cable was a big improvement o... | |
| Oppo UDP - 205 Hi gdhal,Try http://www.exogal.com/index.php/products/comet-dac You have the list price right at $3500. I actually bought mine used for less than $1500 with Wywires umbilical upgrade and full warranty. I saw new ones selling for under $2k recently... | |
| Oppo UDP - 205 Hi gdhal,I just bought an Exogal Plus DAC with their power supply upgrade for <$2k and it is veeery good. Dave | |
| Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles? Hi Arte,Understand your dilemma. I have two Stadium IIIs and adding the second sub was a nice improvement. Really loads the room. My speakers need no bass supplementation, but the room loading improves imaging and soundstaging when done correctly.... | |
| Oppo UDP - 205 Don't need a $10k+ DAC to substantially better the 205 sonically for two-channel listening. Many fine DACs in the $2-4k range (and less used) will get you there.The ModWright 205 tube mod is a great option for you milpai (all-in-one solution).Dave | |
| Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles? Good feedback m-db.Did you use the hi-level input (mandatory IME) from your amp to the Studio III in your auditions?Dave | |
| Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles? "REL's top subs" means Studio III, Stentor III, or Stadium III and the current Reference series.Dave | |
| Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles? Among the hearing, REL's top subs continue to be a top choice for music systems and especially for those that refuse to digitize their analog sources (a la JL's digital room correction).Dave | |
| Aurender upgrades Tidal - MQA -Only for A10 and 20 - lesser models not worth their time Right Eric. The Aurender App software just does not (yet) do the first MQA "unfold" like the Tidal App (using a PC) when listening to Tidal Masters (MQA). The former passes the bit-perfect PCM data in its original format with the MQA header attach... | |
| Thiel Owners Great to hear from you as well RB. Glad to help anytime.Dave | |
| Aurender upgrades Tidal - MQA -Only for A10 and 20 - lesser models not worth their time audioman58 - please translate your post to English. On second thought, never mind.Dave | |
| Interesting HDMI Problem: OPPO UDP-205 I did not see you asking for assistance in the OP. I did see you referring to "DACs" (plural) when referring to your 205's two-channel DAC chip and was offering a bit of clarification. That's all. Lighten up and try to enjoy your day.Dave | |
| Interesting HDMI Problem: OPPO UDP-205 What a wonderful digital world we live in ;) Manufacturers (Sony in this case) releasing products with non-defeatable trolling software to "think for you" and it causes a very undesirable condition with another manufacturer’s product’s functionali... |