ejr1953
Responses from ejr1953
| NEW DAC PS Audio Direct Stream DAC or Keep What I Have I have had a PS Audio DirectStream DAC now for nearly three years and I've applied each firmware update as they became available, and IMO each and every one of them has made an audible improvement.As well, I used to have a PS Audio PerfectWave tra... | |
| My rankings of some classical violin music in high resolution Has anyone reviewed the streaming offerings from Primephonic? I used to subscribe to a classical music streaming service (from the owner of Naxos?), but it ceased operations a few months ago. | |
| CD players = dead? I think the best answer is "yes" and "no".Setup #1: I have a PS Audio DirectStream transport and DirectStream DAC, and with an SACD in the drawer, I2S cable connecting the two, the technical sound quality is as good as it gets (native DSD exported... | |
| Computer, CD transport or Network Player? The first option might have better control of the "timing" than the other two, and apparently the human brain can detect timing errors fairly easily (what some people characterize as "digital glare" or "digital sound"). | |
| Most Beautiful Receiver / Integrated - Ever was... ? I loved the looks and sound of the Tandberg 2080 receiver I owned for a long time, sold it to a musician who appreciated it's "warm" sound.In 1979 my wife and I took a Scandanavian vacation, with a visit to the Tandberg factory. Some of the nices... | |
| Who listens primarily to Redbook CD? I received my PS Audio DirectStream Memory Player, replacing my PerfectWave Memory Player, hooked to my DirectStream DAC via the I2S connection.The new disk player has a number of advances, hooked to a DirectStream DAC it has the ability to output... | |
| Subwoofer for classical music listener I listen to classical music about 80% of the time and yes, I believe that sub woofer(s) which are successfully integrated with your listening room and main speakers can make a significant difference.Over the years I've owned about a half-dozen spe... | |
| Is there a web site for streaming DSD recordings to include DSD, Double DSD & Quad DSD? I discovered Prime Seat a while back, running it on my Windows10 Pro machine, USB into my DAC, for some reason (I think it's Windows) it converts the DSD stream into PCM (as shown on my DAC's display). I did a little digging and found there are A... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I have enjoyed a PS Audio DirectStream DAC for nearly three years and very highly recommend it, especially for CD quality PCM digital files as input.About a year ago I added a PS Audio PerfectWave CD transport, connected to the DAC with an I2S cab... | |
| What's the best non-DAC CD player? I have enjoyed a PS Audio DirectStream DAC, and the PerfectWave transport (interconnected with an I2S cable)...and took a "leap of faith" and ordered a DirectStream transport. From what I read, my new combination will be impressive.Can't wait for... | |
| DSD vs. PCM vs. MQA - Group listening experiment I have both a PS Audio DirectStream DAC and a Mytek Brooklyn DAC as well, both fed with the identical brand/model Wireworld USB cable.When I compare the exact same PCM file on both DACs, the Brooklyn sounds very good, but I'd say it sounds somewha... | |
| MQA according to new Stereophile "loudness button" and "tweaking EQ in presence region" Back when I was in high school and college, I was a drummer in some very busy rock & roll bands. I remember the sound and visceral experience of the "timbre" from playing that 22" Zildjan ride cymbal. I've only experienced that same visceral... | |
| MQA according to new Stereophile "loudness button" and "tweaking EQ in presence region" OK, I have a PS Audio DirectStream DAC...and a Mytek Brooklyn DAC as well, the latter just for MQA streaming from Tidal, the former for everything else.To Erik's point, I think that the MQA I enjoy more is likely the result of the remastering, not... | |
| Has this happened to you? I have never had a bad experience buying or selling on Audiogon.I sold my old MAC6700 receiver to a very nice guy in Texas. The shipment apparently was delivered in a really hot time, and the bubble wrap around the remote melted. So I ordered an... | |
| Who is the WORST Audio Shop? JS Audio in Bethesda, MD is at the top of my "bad dealer list". I replaced my main speakers and enjoyed visiting nearly all the dealers in the DC area, visiting them to audition the Dynaudio's.Strike 1: When I arrived they asked me if I had an ap... |