fredgolds

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streaming and audiophile stereo
Hi,  If you start the chain with a poor source it doesn't mater how good the rest of the chain of components is you can't improve on what you got. If you plan to stream, a streamer is very important. There is a big difference between streamers. ... 
Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed?
@robert1976  I second the general opinion about your server. Your system is excellent, the weakest link is the Root Nucleus. I'm a big fan of Audio Note (my system is all AudioNote). My Server/Dac was not. I did audition the AN 4.1x dac with roo... 
CHANGING FROM AUDIO RESEARCH TO AUDIO NOTE SYSTEM 
@pfmaudio    Sorry, typo where it states direct should read dissect.  
CHANGING FROM AUDIO RESEARCH TO AUDIO NOTE SYSTEM 
@pfmaudio  Hi, I started this hifi journey a couple of years ago. Last year I has the opportunity to experience AN and sold all my gear and build an all integrated AN system: AN Meishu Silver with E4300 and rest all NOS tubes, ANJ/Spe speakers, A... 
Suggestions for high efficiency speakers?
Hi, If you loved Audio Note at the show, why not buy an Audio Note system. I have one fully integrated AN system (amp, speakers, cables, etc) and get that same feeling you described every day...  
New Bluesound Node – First Impressions
You have a great set up with the superb amp and speakers. Your weak link is the streamer/dac, and the fact that you are here asking is your own realization that this is the problem. Adding equipment means adding cables and complicating your setup.... 
Speaker suggestions please - going to the BIG city
Hi, here is my two cents. I had a PL Evo 400 paired with Focal 1028 Be II. I do too listen to jazz mainly and some classical. Thought I had it until I auditioned Audio Note. Long story short, my system is Audio Note now. I can only suggest you lis...