gdnrbob
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| Best speakers for max. $3000? @bajaed , An amp with 100wpc should be fine for just about any Vandy speaker.I have never heard a Rogue, and would be interested in hearing your impressions.+2 for Vandersteen.From the 1's to the 3a sig's. And, don't discount the VLR bookshelf spe... | |
| The Music Room is Hiring - Audio Repair Tech Wanted This is a strange place to place a Help Wanted Ad.B | |
| Fedex issues Though it might not be a consolation, I sometimes have my FedEx driver sign for me, since I am not at home much and my neighborhood is pretty safe and he knows me.Perhaps the new homeowners are much like me- the driver knows them and they trust hi... | |
| bluesound node 2i with chord quest @OP,I asked a similar question a while ago regarding ethernet cables.If I recall correctly, a CAT 6 should be good enough for just about any music streaming.And, don't go crazy over brands. Just get a good quality cable.bob | |
| bluesound node 2i with chord quest I use a Netgear router to get to 5ghz band Wifi for my original Node.Your Node2i can do this internally.I have no issues with drop outs and it sounds pretty darn good- though I have never compared wired with wifi as it is just too hard to set up o... | |
| Impact of phase inversion by preamp I concur with dweller, the impact is subtle, but noticeable.You should really try using it.BTW, there are some recordings with the phase inverted, so if you notice something 'off', just toggle the switch and see if it helps.Bob | |
| Suggestions for Balanced cable between Luxman C900U and M900U. If the system is truly balanced, cables should not make a difference.Ask Atma Sphere.B | |
| I need help to select a music streamer Bluesound does a partial decoding of MQA, if I recall correctly.FWIW, I find higher resolution to be just as good or better than MQA.That 'secret sauce' recipe is something that I don't want to touch.- Like Dolby.B | |
| Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As Are we still on for the 31st?Bob | |
| I need help to select a music streamer I use Bluesound Nodes for my systems-outputted to Ayre Codex's.The Bluesound DAC isn't bad for the money, but it isn't great.The Ayre's really open things up. Other than Ayre, I would consider Schiit Yggy's or Gungnir for an equally good match.No ... | |
| Why buy Bluesound Node2i vs. Marantz AVR for playing music from NAS or streaming services? Yes, you will be well served by outputting to a higher quality DAC when you use the Bluesound Node.I have 2 Node's and output to a pair of Ayre Codex's.The Ayre's are definitely higher resolution than the Node onboard DAC (which is no slouch for t... | |
| Your favorite Small Apartment Speakers @OP,Yes, I think the Gaia should help with unwanted bass frequencies migrating to other apartments.FWIW, I hope to be trying some Townshend isolation products with my system. I just need to get some time to play...And, as an aside,I live in a sing... | |
| Cartridge for Acoustic Signature Turntable with TA-2000 arm BTW- Did you ever get the Atma Sphere Amps?B | |
| Cartridge for Acoustic Signature Turntable with TA-2000 arm Thanks for the detailed response! I am kind of shooting in the dark here.Bob | |
| Pin point imaging isn't for everyone Great Thread!In my opinion, it really depends upon the overall impression the speaker makes.B |