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| Streamer apps critical Yes @rizzo1234 , a separate computer to run Roon is an issue. I had a Roon Nucleus+ and it was a pain…plus a power cable and network connection. Now my Grimm MU1 is both Roon core and streamer. Works and sounds fantastic. Admittedly this set... | |
| Streamer apps critical I think most people like what they started with and got used to using. Brand loyalty with things like TVs cars etc is high because people are comfortable using them. Easy. But in my trusted (by me) opinion Roon is by far the easiest to use, eas... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Hey again @stuartk , I’m sure I’m hijacking this great Jazz thread so I’ll shut up after this. But the overwhelming impression I’ve gathered from perusing numerous threads over a good many years, is that achieving good sound via streaming is mor... | |
| Jazz for aficionados @stuartk hello! Nah, I mean I can buy these downloads if I ever need. Between Streaming and opportunity to purchase downloaded files, I am done buying CD's. I was spending way more purchasing CDs 5 years ago vs subscriptions to Qobuz and Tidal (... | |
| Jazz for aficionados @ghosthouse Merry Christmas! FWIW - the Out Front recording is on Tidal. It's remastered and sound quality is excellent. Tidal is great but I find Qobuz generally sounds better. Clicking on 'Versions' (on Roon) shows Qobuz version is 192kHz ... | |
| Pass XA25 for my system Awesome @sfpeloton ! Can't wait to hear your impressions. | |
| Pass XA25 for my system Understood! (you did say ultimate ). I upgraded from Elation! and Ithink they are the value point. You also see used Elation... | |
| Pass XA25 for my system @zlone The AMP is single ended only connections, so I am in search of the ultimate RCA cable now and my fancy XLR's sit on the shelf. Kubala Sosna Realization interconnects seem like a fantastic match to me. I spoke with GTT and Audionet and... | |
| two channel speaker/equipment consultant ricred1, hssssss. Bill doesn't push anything on me. But, I certainly like what he sells. Perhaps his taste in equipment and sound matches mine; and he plays at a high level. One could wander aimlessly for years and never end up where they trul... | |
| two channel speaker/equipment consultant Hello, @mikeyb9115 Many of us love our favorite advisors and dealers. For me, Bill Parish at GTT Audio stands way out. He is honest and knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful, available by phone, and oh yes has the very best equipment! Good L... | |
| Pass XA25 for my system +1 @zlone , I did not see your post prior to mine. Yes the Audionet Pre G2 is amazing with their amps also. I traded mine in when I got the Stern / Heisenbergs. My first taste of Audionet was their entry level Pre1 G3. It blew away the Classe P... | |
| Pass XA25 for my system Hello @sfpeloton , Good Morning! You do have a nice system and have paid a lot of attention to your digital front end! I am a huge fan of Audionet! I have owned the mono Amps, mono Max Amps and now the top dog Heisenbergs. While the Heisenber... | |
| Analog invites you to turn up the volume Either vinyl or digital can be optimized for superb sound. No way a basic digital rig can compare with an optimized vinyl setup, and visa versa. | |
| Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables? Hi @bluethinker , A few years ago all my analogue cables with AU24SX and I thought they were great. Then my dealer brought KS Elation speaker cables for me to try with my new Hailey speakers, and oh my so much better. Still very resolving (a str... | |
| Room is way too bright. Yes @Audioman58! Don't overlook the nice wool rug in front of the speakers. Also many systems can be inadvertently tuned to brighter with some cables containing silver.They seem resolving at first... |