emergingsoul

Responses from emergingsoul

Roon for high end audio?
Streaming can be complex. More u learn the deeper rabbithole is.very frustrating, be prepared to spend alot. Keep it simple. Stay away from exotic peripherals. 
THE IRS HAS TAKEN MY TRANSACTIONS VIA PAYPAL AND IDENTIFIED THEM AS TAXABLE INCOME
Grow up, not a big deal.  Provide support.  Move on. 
So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy!
Bigkidzomg, who does all this? 
So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy!
Ok, Mom just approved $25k or so for a linestage tube preamp with a fully functional remote. I must spend within 24 hrs. Please help me.   
So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy!
Noooo,  1 channel ctr and 2 mains. Means more watts avail for mains since its a 5 channel amp.  Mac dont have a high end linestage, includes phonostage.  A flaw in their prod offerings 
So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy!
Preamp would be used with ht and with a mac 255 multichannel amp. Only using 3 of 5 channels.   
Is lack of xlr connects on preamp ok if streaming?
Oh nooooooooo! Xlr vs singled ended, no big deal for short distances. Balanced means nothing. Marketing nonsense. 
Cec handshake issue
Article fell short.cant use universal, hurts hand when pushing buttons.  Did try. 
AUDIO RESEARCH VS VTL
Vac preamps offer remote thats not fully functional. Disappointing.VTL cust service is not so good.  Dont work well with distributors i hear. Not many carry vtl.  Higher end preamp, series III woefully overpriced at $30k. 
Downward firing subwoofer
Just try it and see what happens.then buy a puppy. 
To Stream or not to Stream
Fail to understand those who loath streaming in favor of cds and records.  I have 500 or so albums and just as many cds and i am not interested in only playing them.  Love variety and convenience. High end systems used for streaming sound as good ... 
Just installed a bluesound node 2i , quality not so good
Like listening to music filtered by a blanket. Node 2i needs a better dac.  So disastifying.  Avr’s with bluos handle music better.  Waste of money for me. 
My NAD 3020 D proves your Class D tropes are wrong
What about NAD’s m17 v2i. Anybody have this? 
Reccomend a good preamp for me.
Vac line stage preamp, plus their phonstage.  
Schiit - shipments stopped?
Drussell,did u not see the 3/12 post from facten above??clearly, had u seen it you would reverse ur stance. This Product, and no doubt others, can be very dangerous. I dont let my kids use it. It is destined for the junkyard, its a cheap box.i am ...