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| Dac with build-up streamer There is an argument for both combined and separates. At home, I am wanting the best and my MM Tambaqui definitely benefits from a stand alone streamer. I have upgraded (changed?) the streamer several times and they all sound different. But at ... | |
| Innuos Pulse Incoming Hello @john1629 , Yes, different DAC / Streamer combos work better with coax vs USB. As correctly @oddiofyl said, the USB is not affected by the streamer clock, so it will use the DAC clock (or outboard clock). AES or Coax uses the streamer clo... | |
| Setting up stereo Rel subwoofers…. Hello @doni , My REL Carbon Limiteds came with the REL Longbow Wireless Receivers built in. Here is from REL's product description page: Finally, you can connect to the Carbon wirelessly, using REL’s Longbow transmitter, featuring the same fun... | |
| Let's talk about Silver... @ghdprentice My experience is that low cost silver interconnects tend to be harsh and bright and @grannyring Silver on AC plugs always sounded a tad thin and tipped up. Silver hook up wire in my builds always sounded a tad thin with less b... | |
| Setting up stereo Rel subwoofers…. Hi @jastralfu If he sets it up the way REL states like I posted above, the subs won’t need to be moved, the only thing he may have to do is adjust the subs volume down slightly. REL will have you moving the sub around during set up if you only... | |
| Setting up stereo Rel subwoofers…. First, are you using high level inputs? If so easy to connect the R to the Right amp inputs and the Left to the Left amp inputs using high level wiring, which I recommend. As said, this is all on the REL website. Different amps (class D) requir... | |
| Good USB C Cable A quick blurb on USB-C: This is the current standard, and it marries power and data delivery with display connectivity. USB-C is what you'll see on most new devices like smartphones, game controllers, earbud cases, microphones, and laptops. Its f... | |
| Help With Streamer - Aurender, Auralic, HIFI Rose, Eversolo A10, etc. You will find people recommend the streamer brand they have or have used a lot. There are quality streamers in your price range form Innuos, Auralic, Aurender to name a few well known brands. You really need to decide if you want a DAC in it. Y... | |
| Digital isolation between Ethernet hub and streamer not biting. enjoy midfi | |
| Digital isolation between Ethernet hub and streamer awesome @dougthebiker . I also had the English Electric (Bonn 8) switch. There are similar benefits to be had with a next level switch. | |
| Digital isolation between Ethernet hub and streamer I am a fan of NA internet filters, especially the 1G Muon Pro. It improves my digital. This looks similar, and perhaps a value approach to this technology. The last ethernet cable going into your streamer IS important (IMHO). So adding a (NA f... | |
| All-in-One units for retiring audiophile & music lovers in 2025, say what? Hey @markmn , your dream can be a reality ! (shameless plug): https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650149192-yg-hailey-22-excellent-single-owner-black/ | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? Vivid Giya 2 v2 speakers...love them! Shunyata Denali 6000 v2 w Sigma v2 XC power cable...really opened up one of my systems... | |
| Streamer apps critical Hi @antigrunge2 I appreciate your thoughts. Roon is heavy processing, I hear this alot. I do not use any of Roon's optional processing. In fact, I shun any processing of audio signals at all, such as roon correction etc. Am I missing some... | |
| Which subwoofer should I get? Hello @mwsl , I demoed both and bought the REL Carbon Specials. I have a pair of Carbon Specials in one system and a pair of Carbon Limiteds in another. One pair I run wirelessly with REL wireless system which allowed me to experiment with place... |