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| Speaker distance @geoffkait Thank you. | |
| Why do some amps provide more output power when using a balanced connection? .... and not only does Al possess a vast subject matter knowledge, but his ability to articulate his knowledge, resourcefulness in finding other relevant information (including schematics) on the Internet and overall kind demeanor is exemplary. I ... | |
| Speaker distance The XLO Test CD Speaker Placement track is a fool-proof method for determining OPTIMUM locations for ANY room and for ANY degree of room treatment, including no room treatment, for a constant listener position. @geoffkait Can you describe (in writ... | |
| CD player for heavy metal up to $400 I didn’t know CD players were genre-specific. +1The Emotiva I recommended is metal and so is the remote :) | |
| Speaker distance Golden Ear Trition Reference (pair) set apart 7 feet (essentially form an equilateral triangle to the PLP). | |
| New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions The source is actually more important than the DAC.@audioengr That is interesting and appreciated information Steve. I’ll have to "digest" that for a bit before making any moves, but I certainly will keep it in mind.Of course, I do realize and hav... | |
| Why do some amps provide more output power when using a balanced connection? gdhal, did you misread Mark's post? He described the difference between 12dB and 18dB as "not at all insignificant", same as you.@bdp24 (and OP)Yes, I did misread the OPs post. Please accept my sincere apology. | |
| DVD by Oppo 205 The UDP-205 can upscale, but may not, depending on how you set the output resolution (setting). | |
| Why do some amps provide more output power when using a balanced connection? I'll leave the answer to your question to those better suited to answer it than I, however, I can tell you that 6 db difference between SE and XLR is *not* insignificant. | |
| Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back? @contuzzi - nothing funny per se, but if you care to post the source of your measurement claims I’ll see what I can find out off board.@kosst_amojan - I surmise your post was directed at me, not tuxedocat. Apologies if I'm mistaken. :)contuzzi/ko... | |
| New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions But did you drive only the Shiit DAC from 2 different S/PDIF sources or use 2 different S/PDIF cables?This will tell you whether it is jitter immune or not.Hi Steve. More than two sources actually, however, I get what your saying (and have no disa... | |
| My first post Welcome ponchit to an entertaining and often contentious forum! +1I'd add that this can be a rather informative forum as well. Many all-things-audio experienced and kind folks here that I for one am grateful impart their knowledge. The challenge a... | |
| Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back? what qualifies someone as a purveyor of accuracy in something as subjective as loudspeaker evaluation. I gave my subjective opinion ..I am an un-jaded first time poster who hasnt been influenced by reviewers or flavor of the month hype. Fair enoug... | |
| Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back? I just love when first time posters on the forum are able to offer such insightful information, irrespective of whether or not the information is accurate or inaccurate. | |
| New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions A simple test to determine whether its doing the job is to try 2 different coax cables, a cheap one and a good one and see if there is any sonic difference. If there is, then the DAC will benefit from lower jitter S/PDIF signal.You could also comp... |