gdnrbob
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| Looking for subwoofer recommendations +1 for a Vandersteen sub or two. Using the external crossover makes it seamlessly integrate. Yes, you will pay a bit more money, but not having to fiddle with settings (only set the crossover to your amp's impedance), makes it easy to set up. A... | |
| BOOKSHELF SPEAKER RECOMMENDATION Buy a pair of Vandersteen VLR's and put them near the room corners. You'll have plenty of bass. Yes, they look like something so basic that they wouldn't work, but don't let that fool you. With the output of the Hegel, they will rock. Bob | |
| Should I get a Roon Nucleus? I think the Node is Roon ready, so you should be able to get a Roon license and connect to Qobuz. Probably best to confirm with Bluesound... Bob | |
| Node 2i what is better at that price, just need the streamer section? The Node offers the best in terms of streaming options for the price. If you need those options, then consider a 'better' DAC to replace the Node's DAC. If you want high rez playback, like Tidal/Qobuz, then Aurrender, Innuos, etc. will be ones to... | |
| Looking at best option for 20-25k for DAC Streamer combo +1 for the Brinkmann Nyquist. One of the best purchases I have ever made. I use mine with a Innuos Zenith/Roon. Bob | |
| DAC’s Ahh, that was the mystery, B | |
| DAC’s Okay, I am back. But, it seems a lot has happened since I last chimed in.😮 So, I wanted to have both my office and living room systems playing simultaneously the same music. I thought Aurrender would be the cure, but, alas, no. So, I got t... | |
| At this level of high(er) end audio why not offer balanced connections? This is an @atmasphere , question. He was one of the first designers to offer equipment that used the AES 48 standard. Long story short, designing equipment that not only offers XLR, but adheres to the AES standard, makes it challenging. Many of... | |
| XLR to RCA plugs or cable +2 for the Jensen transformer. I would even call them and ask for the model needed. When I called, they even offered a discount. YMMV Bob | |
| DAC’s That is a good price for a Meitner. If it were me, I would go for it. You can easily sell it for that price, if you don't like it. Actually, you could sell it for more. FWIW, I use Roon with a Brinkmann Nyquist. I don't need a Roon Core. Only a ... | |
| Speaker placement in a room with the best performance if it is close to a wall? Though you list floorstanders, I would consider a bookshelf speaker like the Vandersteen VLR. They are made to be placed near corners. Don't let the small size fool you, they can really move air. With the money you haven't spent on the Wilson's, o... | |
| A/B Comparison On A Pair Of Moderately Priced Streamers I have owned both the Aurender N100, and the Innuos Zen Mini. I ended up with the Innuos because it allows me to integrate 2 systems, whereas the Aurender does not. Both are very good units. If you don't need to add other systems, and don't mind... | |
| To preamp or not to preamp. That is the question. I believe there is a PS Audio video on YouTube in which Paul says he now believes a preamp to be a necessary introduction to a stereo system. I second, third, the need for a good preamp. As others have asked, what is your budget? Bob | |
| Room correction room system vs ears…. + many, regarding room treatment. But, try to be as sparing as possible. You can overdo it easily. With regard to DSP, I would be circumspect. Remember, when you mess with information stream, you can end up with more unintended changes that you... | |
| Any love for the Belles Aria or other recent Belles amplifier? I got the Aria monoblocks, but Johnny Rutan recommended the Aria Signature preamp. Absolutely no regrets on my decision to move to the Signature. To be honest, I probably should have plumped for the Sig monoblocks, and been done with it. The Ari... |