feldmen4
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| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC I responded before realizing I was the first one to actually directly address your initial post. The Mytek is fully MQA compatible - as is the Node 2 (note: I have the 2 not the 2i). I stream both Tidal as well as Quboz. I’ve not heard a particul... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC I can weigh directly in on your situation. I have a Node 2 and bought a Mytek Manhattan II DAC with network card (streamer). Initially I set it up as you have with the Node 2 going into the Manhattan via high quality Coax. Then I directly compared... | |
| Do I expect too much? @russ69 - not clear to me how “Torque angle is a very accurate way to apply torque settings.” in this case when it can vary by 50% based on where the finger tight starting point is? Since I have no intention of actually removing the screws differ... | |
| Do I expect too much? Lots of good advice. I really appreciate all of the thoughtful responses. There does seem to be some misunderstanding about how these drivers are mounted. Each driver has a single bolt/screw that secures it from behind. There are no bolts/screws a... | |
| Do I expect too much? @arch2 - I swear it skips a generation. Both my boys are like my mom. @russ69 - Appreciate the input. I’m sorry but the engineer in me is curious what defines a nut? Does a nut have to be able to move independently? Does a helicoil count as a ... | |
| Do I expect too much? @fuzztone - appreciate the advice. I’ll need to think about that with this unique mounting arrangement. Would hate to end up with red 271 drips on my cones. | |
| Super new to record players Wondering if OP might have a MC (moving coil) cartridge that he is plugging into an MM (moving magnet) input on his pre-amp/integrated/receiver? Wouldn’t that explain the low volume? | |
| How old are you? 58. First concert was Jethro Tull - I recall being significantly disappointed with my 2nd concert. | |
| Upgrades that met/exceeded your expectations and those that felt short Exceeded: Switching from a Node2 DAC to Mytek Manhattan II DAC. Shockingly big difference in all aspects but then again price is ~10x. Exceeded: Switching from stock power chords to Silnote Poseidon GL Reference Power Cables throughout my system. ... | |
| Lu’s Jukebox Glad there’s a few out there. My brother-in-law was actually her first manager way back in their Austin days. They’re still on good terms and I got to meet her several years ago because of that. The progression she has gone through and her willing... | |
| Who are your three favorite female singers? Margo TimmonsLucinda WilliamsKasey ChambersBonus selection - Best Newcomer / New to MeBonnie Bishop | |
| Upgrade DAC recommendation In April I went from a node 2 to a Mytek Manhattan II DAC w/ network card. This produced an orders of magnitude increase is SQ. I was right where you are now feeling that the SQ from the node 2 was very satisfying but it seemed to me that I wasn’t... | |
| spend on the streamer or on the DAC ? I was pretty much in your exact same place last spring. I planned to spend $5-6k on a DAC to upgrade from my Node 2 (not 2i). I planned to use the Node as a streamer into the new DAC. Looked at a lot of different units (reviews, specs, etc but did... | |
| I was going to give my son a system, with brand new Solid Steel rack but he has AirPods??? My 2 boys are like Mickey B’s. Love two channel. My old stereo is split between them now and one day my main system will be as well. I love that we have that in common though neither, at this point, is as afflicted as their father. Mainly I’m jus... | |
| Is easy to know when a non english speaker is writting? My job has taken me all over the world but every meeting and conference I have ever attended has been held primarily in English. I have so much admiration for those that are operating in a technical field in a non-native language. I can’t really i... |