gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| Innuous Zenith Mk3 and Phoenix vs Esoteric N-05XD I would keep the Innuos and get a better DAC. I own the Innuos (Mini and Zen 3), and I find them very capable. Albeit, I use Roon and not the Sense app, so I don't know what you are dealing with in that case. As far as DAC's go, the Ayre QB-9 Tw... | |
| How long do speakers last? If the speakers haven't been abused, ie. driven to distortion, the there shouldn't be any reason for them to last for a couple of decades, if not more. Why not call Von Schweikert and see how much repairs/upgrades are- just in case. I know my Va... | |
| Boxes +10 Having the original boxes makes selling and shipping much easier. bob | |
| DCS Bartok APEX or LINA and master clock @lalitk , Can you explain the differences between the Apex and Lina? I looked at the website, but couldn't figure it out. Bob | |
| Innuos PhoenixNet connectivity to ND555 I would PM John Rutan (audioconnection). He sells Innuos, and even told me the PhoenixNet was a good addition. So, I am sure he can give you the best information. Bob | |
| Billie Holiday's Prime? Her prime was in the 30's, but she still performed well in the 50's. The Verve albums are some of my favorite recordings. And, the Phil Schaap compliation is a wonderful set with great sound. Bob | |
| subwoofer slight hum My hum problem was caused by a poorly shielded interconnect, once. Just saw your last post, and think it might be the sub itself. Bob | |
| Meitner MA-3 vs MA1 v2 Your best course of action would be to contact them directly. Looking at the website, it looks like the MA1-V2 is updated, and might be comparable to the DAC in the MA3-less the streamer. Though I haven't any experience with Meitner, I have hea... | |
| Anyone selling a pair of Mcintosh LS360 speakers? Check HifiShark- just toggle the filters. B | |
| Dan D'Agostino Black or Silver? All my stuff is black, but I have to say that Silver really looks nice on D'Agostino equipment. B | |
| Vandersteen 2CE Signature III — video review on YouTube by Steve Guttenberg (1/15/2023) Yes, the Quatro is the best 'bang for the buck' speaker, not only in the Vandy line up, but in regards to all the speakers out there. A pair of Treo's with Sub 3's will get you to a Quatro. -Maybe even better, as you can position the Sub 3's to o... | |
| Those singers you enjoy,....that don't really have a great voice? To me, Roy Orbison had one of the greatest voices ever in popular music. If you like to listen to singers who can't sing high notes without being off key, be my guest. B | |
| Those singers you enjoy,....that don't really have a great voice? Roy Orbison | |
| What's up with the Rega Apollo CD player? @mahler123 , @oldaudiophile , Because the Apollo is inexpensive and is a capable transport. B | |
| New streamer? N150 vs U2 @txp1 , If your DAC doesn't make you happy, then nothing upstream will make it better. I have no experience with the Chord Qutest, but can recommend DAC's by Ayre. The QB-9 Twenty and QX-5 Twenty really sound great, IMHO. The former, used, is p... |