erik_squires
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| The Border Patrol DAC - Maybe linearity in a DAC is bad ... Spitballing If the Border Patrol is manipulating the output signal to mimic a compressor, than it is not surprising that many listeners would like the effect. An analogy would be upping the contrast slightly in a video signal. I don't think they are mani... | |
| Advice needed: am I going in the right direction? The amp does not appear to have a digital input. What I would suggest is you start with the PC's speaker/headphone outs to your amp first. At least play some music! After this .... I prefer USB output, but it can be complicated. If you have a rear... | |
| Imaging question Not all great music has great sound stage. I have one CD that is pretty much live but due to the recording equipment they had, 3 or 4 mics were recorded onto the same track. So either I enjoy it for the music and atmosphere or I obsess over imag... | |
| The Border Patrol DAC - Maybe linearity in a DAC is bad ... Spitballing But I do not think we can measure what Herb R. says is 'human sounding musical pleasures'. In this case, I actually genuinely think we can. My hypothesis is that he is enjoying the compression at the bottom of the dynamic range. I'm going to see ... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? I had a Parasound Zone Master Class D amp on loan to give an evaluation of. It uses the ICE Power modules and in that particular case, it did sound better after a long warm up period or as Parasound told me at least a 200 hour break in period... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? I'd like to answer George (above): Amps are adjusted and calibrated at the factory for peak performance after a short 1/2-1hr warm when they've reached operating temperature, even tubes, to say they sound better after hours and hours is a furph... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? Eric’s report of very long warm up time for ICEpower amps is similar to mine.... Glad to hear I am not alone. Although with my old ROland M312 I started to hear better sound after one hour or so.... Ahhh! This reminds me of a JR Class D amp I hear... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? I use Furman with LiFT and SMP to reduce noise and protect from surges. | |
| Speaker suggestions I heard the Dali's. They sound like they measure, bright! However, if you like lower volume listening, a good deal. If used with room correction, the EQ will correct for that. Best,E | |
| Does a DAc that Reclocks Remove Jitter from Sonos Connect OP:What he said. It is very DAC dependent. I've had the Remedy and used it with a Squeezebox Touch. With an ARC DAC 8 - There was a significant improvementWith the MyteK Brooklyn - Not noticeable. Something else I noticed at the same time was that... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? As far as warm up is concerned, I cannot hear any differences in a cold start up vs. the amp having been on for 4 hours... other than Bourbon has taken over and everything in the room is just better. Me neither. I can only hear it after at le... | |
| Speaker suggestions Honestly, leave those speakers alone or sell them. Monitor Audio Silver series. New or Used.Also, consider room treatment. Best,E | |
| Some components too old now? Too old? (from 1990???) old, them components are just babes...!!!Look at folks still using equipment built in the 1950's 1960's... And for the most part I agree with @Elizabeth, but I know for sure that DACs got soooo much better over the past f... | |
| Kef LS50 and foam port plugs Do you use the foam port plugs? Matter of personal preference. How does it change the sound? Acts to limit the bass. Good if you need to put them close to a wall, or using them for Home Theater use. It also increases the dynamic range, because co... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? One thing I should point out: I have no explanation but my Class Damps sound pretty mediocre unless warmed up for about 72 hours. If you are auditioning amps cold, or recently moved, and you don't like the sound, that could very well be why. Do us... |