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| Anybody Using a Portable Audio Player (DAP) As a Streamer? @fuzztone Which version of HiBy Cast were you trying to use that failed, the Android version, or the iOS/iPadOS version? I have a Lenovo android-based tablet as well as iPhone and iPad at my disposal, so fingers crossed that SOMETHING works out! 😂... | |
| One DAC to Rule it All @emsher22 i do the same thing in my system between my preamp and power amp; I just use a solution that has balanced inputs and outputs, the DBX 223sx. -Ed | |
| One DAC to Rule it All @mijostyn This is the first I’ve heard of DEQX. In your opinion, will the DEQX Pre4 outperform the MiniDSP Flex (I have considered that model with balanced analog connections)? -Ed | |
| Practical Question Regarding Newer Topping Amps I ended up scoring an open-box SMSL SP400 for just $350. Can't wait for it to come in! -Ed | |
| Practical Question Regarding Newer Topping Amps @mlsstl In comparing the Kara’s active mode versus the Freya+’s SS buffered mode, would you say that the Kara performs better? I’m trying to figure out whether or not I’d be giving something up in SS mode if I chose a Freya+ over Kara to experime... | |
| Practical Question Regarding Newer Topping Amps @ellajeanelle I own an SMSL DO100 DAC; it was what I used prior to upgrading to a Denafrips Ares II. I am not too familiar with which models in their lineup would make a good balanced (XLR) preamplifier for a speaker chain. I don’t actually care a... | |
| One DAC to Rule it All I am currently running a similar setup where I high-pass the signal from my DAC to my amp/main loudspeakers, and separately send a signal to my subwoofer. I am also using a DBX solution--however, unlike your setup, mine does not perform additional... | |
| Do You Buy Speakers Without Hearing Them? One thing that ought to be mentioned is to be careful the burn-in status of speakers if you get a chance to audition before buying. I recently purchased a pair of KEF LS50 Meta loudspeakers, which people say needs at least 100 hours of burn-in. I ... | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? @decooney @mashif There is something to be said about getting what you pay for in a way, though. PS Audio is a jiffy to get a hold of during their hours, the conversation was quite pleasant, and they even offered me to trade in my GCC-100 for a ha... | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? @tweak1 Yes, thanks! I am running upgraded power cords for all three components (the Ares II DAC, the GCC-100, and the SVS SB-3000), a passive filtering power strip, and two iFi AC iPurifiers on the strip, one at the end where the cord comes in an... | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? @benanders @soix @mashif @tweak1 @ghdprentice So at the end, I went a different route and accidentally got what I wanted. I was using some inexpensive, 28" stands with glass bases and platforms from Amazon, and I upgraded to the KEF S2 bolt-on, c... | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? @soix yes, I’m currently using the GCC-100 in integrated amplifier fashion. The subwoofer is attached to the Aux outs on it as well. -Ed | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? @soix Under $2K for sure. Preferably closer to $1K for this little experiment. Who knows if anything can be achieved at all? -Ed | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? @soix @ghdprentice You know, to be honest, I'm not sure. I think at this point my system is 98% there, perhaps slightly bring forward the vocals, but that might mostly be it. I think I've gotten my system almost as far as I can go without doing ro... | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? @tweak1 what kind of internal upgrades did you have done? My remote is quite worn, so I could really use a replacement remote. Or perhaps I could just get a universal programmable remote. Hmm… -Ed |