gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| Seeking help finding the weak link(s) in my system and offering suggestions please. Another question-What were the components of the system you liked?And, where are you located?Bob | |
| Recommendations for high quality Streaming Audio: I concur with big greg,I also own 2 Nodes (original version). And, they perform flawlessly and still upgrade. The onboard DAC is pretty good for the money, but if you are serious, you can buy a higher quality DAC and still use the Nodes.The only o... | |
| Should I defrag my 1.5 TB HDD BEFORE transfering files to a SSD? OR... Defrag is only to wipe out the unnecessary bits and allow the drive to perform more efficiently.If you want to have a faster download, then defrag, but I doubt it will make a significant difference.B | |
| Internally Balanced cables supporting AES48 Standard @yyzsantabarbara, I agree, those cables that go from XLR to RCA aren't going to be AES48 compliant.If you want to go from XLR to non balanced, a Jensen transformer/adapter(or something similar) would be the way to maintain AES continuity. Though I... | |
| Qobuz I tried to sign up for the new rate, but things got screwed up.Not only was my previous subscription cancelled, but I ended up on a monthly plan-nor was my previous subscription credited towards the new subscription.I opened a ticket. Hopefully, t... | |
| A visit to the (Audio) Doctor @mr_m ,Good one😂Bob | |
| Does anyone know if Bluesound Node 2i Streamer/Dac is being updated soon. @puffbojie ,From my discussions with Bluesound, the updated Nodes offer a wider range of network capabilities- like 5ghz band in the latest iteration.Otherwise, the Nodes are essentially the same.I own the original Nodes, and haven't upgraded to a... | |
| Dipping my toes in the streaming waters.. Since I don't own either a Bel Canto or Classe product, I can't help you.But, switching out DAC's isn't hard. So, why not try each and see what floats your boat?As far as a DAC upgrade, I would highly recommend an Ayre Codex. Used prices are just ... | |
| Internally Balanced cables supporting AES48 Standard @yyzsantabarbara ,I know that Ralph(Atma-Sphere) can provide a suitable cable, as he supplied me with a 24 foot run for my MP-3. (And, they weren't expensive).Though, I would find it strange that a balanced cable- that is, balanced to balanced, no... | |
| A visit to the (Audio) Doctor @fjblair , Maybe they felt it their civic duty to report their experience. In this digital age, bad news travels faster than good.-And, perhaps that is better than being unaware.If I discovered this thread and had the experience that jtrelin had, ... | |
| New York Audio Show 2019 @OP, I agree the Qln speakers were very nice, but I felt they were being held back either by cabling or equipment. I would like to listen to them in a better room and with different equipment. Funny, but when I looked at the logo, I thought it was... | |
| Brave man, McGowan... I listened to a pair of Vandy VLR's powered by the Belles integrated using a Bluesound Node as source.At first the VLR's were using a lower grade AQ cable (GO-4). When we switched to the William Tell. It was quite obvious that the Vandy's were per... | |
| New York Audio Show 2019 LauferTeknik had a great system, albeit at a price more than the average system, but in comparison to the $90K Sound By Singer room, I would buy Sam's it in a heartbeat.When I listened to the other streamed systems, I have to say The Memory Player... | |
| Heard the Computer Audio Design GC1 I was with Peter (CTsooner) at Audioconnection when we had an audition of the GC1.I can attest to a deeper, more nuanced reproduction. Very subtle information became more apparent. I found it hard to believe that such a non-active component could ... | |
| Best father daughter dance song for wedding? Not Butterfly Kisses... Madonna- Papa don't PreachJust Kidding😆B |