gdnrbob
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| Is there a better DAC than the Schiit Bifrost for $300? @OP, check out HifiShark.They have a pretty complete listing of equipment around the world- which you can filter accordingly. Ebay is just a small part of the 2nd hand world.Bob | |
| Digital streaming options for my system are confusing There are quite a few stereo manufacturers who give trial periods for their merchandise. Unfortunately, Bluesound isn't one of them.And offering demo gear would not be a way to go, given the current moral state of our society.B | |
| Digital streaming options for my system are confusing +3 for Bluesound, and you can use an external DAC with the Node.Also nice is you can sync multiple systems in your house.B | |
| Is there a better DAC than the Schiit Bifrost for $300? Schiit doesn't answer questions regarding relative sound upgrades between models, and I thought it was a bit pretentious, but I have to say they have marketed their merchandise well.B | |
| Is there a better DAC than the Schiit Bifrost for $300? I would get the Bifrost Multibit, new preferrably. Schiit upgrades their equipment often.I owned the Modi and Bifrost. I now own the Gungnir.As you move up, the sound quality definitely improves.Bob | |
| Subwoofer for classical music listener @shaunac,You would do better to post a new thread.B | |
| Could I be a Retail Wretch? I am guilty of this behavior, myself, but I buy used as I cannot afford to buy the equipment I want new. However, when I can buy new, I will always use my dealer to make a purchase.B | |
| What would be good preamp to run McCormick dna1 Tube- Atma-Sphere MP3SS- Ayre KX-5Bob | |
| Considering purchasing different speakers @OP, given that you can get a good deal nearby, can you ask the seller to let you listen to them for a bit before you buy?That way you can get a feeling of what they can do.B | |
| Audioquest Makenzie XLRs @OP,You can also PM Ralph Karsten (atmasphere), and get his take on this.He knows the 'Balanced' standard and can give you the best route to take.bob | |
| Audioquest Makenzie XLRs Either call AQ, or call or PM John Rutan with your questions. His Agon ID is audioconnection. He can give you great, free advice regarding your system.Bob | |
| Considering purchasing different speakers Since yor DAC is 5 years old, despite your mods, I think it would be a good move to upgrade that first.A Schiit Yggy or Gumby, or an Ayre Codex would be my recommendation.I own the latter two and find them very good for the price. That will give y... | |
| Audioquest Makenzie XLRs I am a big AQ fan and think they are the way to go.The performance of their cables is a step up from other cable manufacturers with regards to price.Bob | |
| Streaming services. @OP,I use Spotify to find new music and then go to Tidal to play it at higher res.Spotify has a neat Discover tab that uses the music you like/play and finds similar artists.B | |
| Looking for Speaker Cable Match You can call AQ and get the best info. They pick up the phone.John Rutan at Audioconnection can also give free, and helpful advice. Plus, he knows many brands and their qualities which would be better for you as you have equipment that I have neve... |