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| Qobuz Skipping or Short Pauses I solved this irritating problem on my Node after trying other solutions. Changing the DNS on my router to the Google standards of 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 Haven't had any problems since this change..... it works flawlessly. | |
| After 20 years, in the market for a power amp I like the MOSFET solid state amps that's why I have had a Hafler 9290 and still do. But, in the last two months I have graduated to a JC5 Parasound. WOW! The detail is incredible with a smooth top end, bass is much more pronounced at lower list... | |
| My Ifi Zen Stream Review: 3D Soundstage! Finally fixed my Bluesound Node 2 and Quobuz issue of choppiness between songs on albums. I updated all the firmware many times over the past few months for the Node and MS Surface also with no results. Then I read on Audiogon about someone changi... | |
| Qobuz I have problems with Qobuz playing through a Bluesound Node with updated firmware on the node. There are dead spots between songs on albums such as Pink Floyds The Wall, choppiness. Other albums have problems also. I don't know if was because it w... | |
| critique my setup -- weak link? best way to improve? There are some well proven bookshelf style speakers that are affordable and you appreciate a much smoother sound after their broken in after 60 hours or so. Those speakers are the Wharfedale Lintons. They are usually on lower price around Xmas /... | |
| Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound? Years ago all I used was a $120 APC and thought that this would clean up the sound but I was dead wrong. Bought a couple of Isoteks that were recommended by others and these were a wise choice for the buck. The Aquarius for my #1 system and the Po... | |
| McIntosh Sonus Faber love affair, alternatives? I have Sonus Faber speakers from a dealer out of the twin cities and couldn't be happier with the sound from them from either my Hafler 9290 J-Fet solid state or top of the line Primaluna integrated. The SF's have a mellow sound without fatigue in... | |
| Bluesound I bought a Bluesound Node at Christmas from Crutchfield because it was on sale for the holiday season. Well, the first unit that arrived here wouldn't update or do much of anything except illuminate it's LED's. Called Crutchfield and the technical... | |
| Need recommendations on 15ft speaker cables I agree with Terry9....components are a top priority especially speakers. I bought the Canare OF wire by the foot from Performanceaudio at a great price since I'm always looking for a great deal. I then assembled them myself with Nakamichi banana ... | |
| AXPONA 2024 Surprised the to see that no one has commented on the T&A Criterion S230 speakers. I really enjoyed speaking Elliott Schultz from the company. He was quite informative and excited with this newer S230 speaker system. The speakers were impress... | |
| Let the best be your guide I agree with you dhite71. I bought some new speakers also and most of recordings have revealed new sounds and things like artists talking in the background that wasn't relevant before. 95% of the recordings are better but the rest isn't up to my l... | |
| Preamp advice I agree with Glenn N. the McIntosh is a wise choice with a the LaScala. I'm sure you will be happy with that choice. | |
| Philharmonic Audio BMR Towers I purchased a pair of the BMR Towers recently and really like them. The bass is good and the high/midrange end are great. I have a few other brands of speakers to compare to here and there are many passages within various recordings that were not ... | |
| Recommendation Tube Integrated About 5 years ago I bought the big Prima Luna Evo 400 integrated amplifier. Within a week I upgraded all the tubes to KT120's and Mullard 12AU7 for the preamp section. Very glad I bought this unit and tubes back then since everything has gone up i... | |
| Picking a speakers I agree with the Rotel amps & preamp choices since I'm quite familiar with their units. Although I have several different amp/preamp setups including vacuum tubes I still enjoy the clean sound of the Rotel 1590 Mk II series. To answer your as... |