gdnrbob
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| Best digital format (non streaming) Once you start listening to higher res recordings- And, I might add, recordings that were recorded at high res-you will hear the difference over Redbook. My caveat refers to old recordings that have been resampled. B | |
| Why are so many people spending so much money to build “perfect” streaming system? I started with Bluesound and as I could hear improvements, I just kept upgrading. I eventually stumbled across a Brinkmann Nyquist and the rest is history. Yes, as you increase your budget, the higher the resolution you will be able to hear. Just... | |
| Dual,dedicated AC circuits??? Electricians?? Plenty of threads on this topic already. But, a PM to Jea48 would be my recommendation. He knows his stuff. bob | |
| Innuos Pulsar - Some Interesting Info for Innuos Owners Let us know how the Pulsar performs. B | |
| Innuos Pulsar - Some Interesting Info for Innuos Owners I had no idea Innuos made a Pulsar. Thanks for the Head Up! B | |
| Why is everyone so down on MQA? MQA, in my opinion, wants to be what Dolby did in the 80's-become a 'bespoke' audio influencer that controls what is being recorded/played back. And, like Dolby, really doesn't make things sound better, but applies a band-aid to a wound best not t... | |
| Innuos Zen Mk2 Upgrade @sworksone , +1. When it comes to digital and streaming, getting the latest iteration (or the previous one, if the price is too dear), is the way to go. Bob | |
| Maintaining a "Balanced" System Design? @thr1961 , I can understand your dilemma. I was out of the audio loop for 30 years, until I had the funds to re-pursue my audiophile dream. If I were you, I would try to find other Joseph Audio owners. Perhaps JA has a forum? I own Vandersteen,... | |
| Crimping tool? @audio-union , That is a very impressive crimper. Thanks for posting this. Bob | |
| Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing I leave the Atma Class D's on and shut off everything else. Luckily, the Belles preamp turns on with the Mute switch engaged, so no thumps. Though I wonder if there is a way to mute a tube preamp when turning it on... Bob | |
| Perception and Watts: Doubling of power @secretguy Good one!. B | |
| Mid-fi tube vs high-end SS One manufacturer I can recommend is Ayre. I own both Atmasphere and Ayre, and both sound very close to one another.-With the Ayre being a bit 'tighter' especially in the bass. If you have been getting by with 55wpc, then an AX-7e would probably ... | |
| Has anyone been able to define well or measure differences between vinyl and digital? In my limited experience, Redbook, despite having a higher range, unless well recorded, doesn't sound particularly 'lifelike' as , say, vinyl. However, newer recordings at higher resolution, definitely seems to come closer to vinyl. Just re-issui... | |
| Are mcintosh rca and xlr cables any good. No experience with McIntosh, but I did own Transparent. IMHO, way overpriced, and uses a rather dubious Network box. As far as sound quality goes- Meh-especially when considering how much I spent. But, hey, if they sound good in your system, the... | |
| Vandersteen VLR (non CT), my opinion Thomson rotary sub Are those the ones that use a fan like thing in a box? In any case, for such a simple box and driver, they perform amazingly well. B |