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| For wi-fi streamers--a discovery to increase wi-fi strength @soix Thanks for the recommendation of the ethernet cable. I can move my mesh extender and use a shorter ethernet cable I already have to see if it makes any difference. I'm skeptical that it will, although I think even a Bluesound tech suppor... | |
| For wi-fi streamers--a discovery to increase wi-fi strength I am not running an ethernet cable to my streamer. Occasionally, my wi-fi strength drops and that sometimes causes problems with the streaming, but generally that isn't an issue and the wi-fi usually remains in the "Excellent" range. When the wi... | |
| Why Streaming Service Sounds ‘Flat’ vs Tune In /Local FM /Radio Paradise @james_edward I have the Node 130 (the one after the 2i), and find the SQ superb with Qobuz and Tidal, with hi-res, well-recorded music (equivalent to LP quality). But the 130 may have significant improvements over the 1st and 2nd generation No... | |
| Should I graduate to floor standers or will larger bookshelves suffice? @jonasandezekiel You mentioned your room is an open floor plan and asymmetrical. I’ve lived with such a room for decades. There is a conventional corner behind the right speaker and a more open area with a corner behind the left. With convention... | |
| LIST ALL YHE SPEAKERS YOU HAVE OWNED THEN TILL NOW! In the ’70s: Infinity 1001A In the ’80s: Bang & Olufsen M-100-2; Magnepan IIIA; Apogee Duetta II In secondary systems: Paradigm Monitor 9, Event TR6, PSB Image 4T, PSB Alpha AM3 | |
| Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best, @ghdprentice I upgraded my Apogee Duetta II pair with new ribbons, crossovers and internal damping material, and they're better than ever. I agree they deserve the highest quality associated equipment. For my asymmetrical listening room and ec... | |
| New to Streaming I have a Bluesound Node 130, and found its DAC quite adequate, with barely discernible improvement (if any) adding an outboard Denafrips Ares II DAC. The Bluesound app lets you see the strength of your Wi-fi signal. Mine is excellent when my netw... | |
| The latest audiophile streamer craze @erik_squires OP The 5 dBm improvement I obtained is with a mesh router. I put the aluminum behind the base router. There is a satellite/extension (whatever it's called) in the same room as my streamer, so I could also try putting Al foil beh... | |
| The latest audiophile streamer craze I tried this after reading the article, and it actually worked! My wi-fi signal went from -48dBm (which my BlueOS app says is "Excellent") to -43dBm, which is the lowest number I've gotten). Since my signal was excellent already, I'll be surpris... | |
| Upgrade from Bluesound Node @chemarcelo You didn’t state which Bluesound Node you have. Apparently, there have been significant improvements with the model upgrades, and even the original was rated Class B by Stereophile. I have the Node 130 and the Ares II, and I think the... | |
| Is low cost DAC worth it? I have a Bluesound NODE streamer and a Denafrips Are II DAC. Given your budget, I would suggest that a used NODE (which has a built-in DAC) would give you the most bang for the buck. Especially if your hearing or system isn't top-notch, you'll f... | |
| Immersive Audio and How to Achieve It kota1 ... A live performance "immerses" you and frees you up to move around the room, the dance floor and still be immersed ... Your statement reveals you have very limited experience with live music performances. You might be surprised to l... | |
| My recommended QoBuz playlist is Hi-Fi Audio Partners I was able to find this only as "Infigo AudioHigh end playlist." Nothing came up under "Hi-fi Audio Partners." Looks like there might be some good material on the playlist, although half of it is only "CD" quality. With my Node and Ares II DAC ... | |
| Any Thoughts? I had the thought that one way to distinguish an audiophile/high-end audio system from a mid-fi one is that when you're in another room and hear the audiophile system playing a good recording of an acoustic instrument or ensemble, it sounds like t... | |
| Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update I haven't heard a difference from the upgrade on my Ares II. Denafrips confirmed I did the upgrade successfully, and said it may take time to "burn in" (really? firmware? I find that hard to believe, although the fact that the DAC had to be po... |