dmader48
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| Tidal FLAC vs. Qobuz A couple of hopefully on target comments. I upgraded my Node 2i by adding a PD Creative Linear Power Supply board. And then offloading the DAC function to external DAC's. First SMSL SU-9 and then upgrading to a Gustard R26 ladder DAC. All signifi... | |
| McCormack DNA 0.5 vs. DNA 2.0 Deluxe I'm so pleased to see a discussion of the great stereo work of Steve McCormack; a most important audio designer, I bought a DNA-0.5 amp and TLC-1 preamp in the late 90's. I started talking to Pat at SMc Audio about upgrading both a couple years a... | |
| Does a DAC like this even exist? I have used an SMSL SU-9 DAC in my system with Roon. It had a remote control and I used to control volume. It was hard wired to the network. Not sure about bluetooth. A very decent unit. Just found one on eBay, used, for $325. Hope this is helpful! | |
| Favourite Guitarists Apologies, looks like several I mentioned had already been included. Oops!! And I meant "many" County & Bluegrass players, Was listening to Doc Watson earlier today. Saw him twice. Once with his son. Also fortunate to have seen Clapton, Hendr... | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps To Steve McCormack's change of mind on upgrading power cords. I upgraded the power cord on the upgraded DNA 0.5 based on the advice of his colleague Pat. Pat had a serious focus on the importance of the electrical path. That's why I've tried to mo... | |
| Favourite Guitarists Not surprising there are so many excellent guitars in many different genres. Since Rock n Roll in 50's & 60's, every kid wanted to play guitar, I know I did! So it's not surprising that the Rock guitars are so dominantly listed here. Was a bi... | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps I too bought my McCormack DNA 0.5 power amp and the TLC-1 pre amp from Progressive Audio in the late 90's. I had a friend who was a great Stereophile with the keenest of ears. He took me to Progressive to listen to high end equipment like Wilson s... | |
| Why are so many people spending so much money to build “perfect” streaming system? Ditto the cost shouldn't be a factor in getting into the streaming game. When I told my son it was going to cost about $1300 to repair my Acurus ACD11 CD player, he asked why I wanted to listen to CD's. So my question was what was he listening t... | |
| DAC league table I echo "tcotruvo" except I'm using a Node 2i and an SMSL SU-9 (slightly less expensive DAC). I also added the PD Creative board and a linear power supply. Since Node 2i is older model and should be able to find at great price. So this combo should... | |
| Reccomend a good preamp for me. To add to my previous comment. Found a used TLC-1 online for $400 with great "review" comments by John Atkinson, detailing the feature/attributes of this unit. At this price and an SMc upgrade, one could have a tremendous preamp for $3K! With qual... | |
| Reccomend a good preamp for me. First a disclaimer: I make no claim for being a highly informed "stereophile".I've owned McCormack audio gear for over 20 years. Steve McCormack is a very highly regarded audio designer. He now runs his operation as "SMc Audio" in CA. While still ... |