gdnrbob
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| Add streamer with quality sound to system for Tidal and portable drive I would use the stock cord first before considering an upgrade.Bob | |
| Can Streamed Music Sound Better than any other source? I can understand your situation. I returned to hifi after a 30 year hiatus.Streaming seemed like something I would never do, however, once I did it, I haven't opened a CD or LP in years.My recommendation-Get an Ayre Codex or Schiit Gungnir or Yggy... | |
| Do you trust Audiogon? proposed violations of banking laws What does this mean? Could you give an example?B | |
| Add streamer with quality sound to system for Tidal and portable drive @uberwaltz, I concur with your post, but I wanted to add that for the money, the Bluesound DAC isn't too bad. I think they were wise in allowing users to output to a DAC of their choice. It really makes it incredibly versatile at a great price poi... | |
| How to Hook Up Vandersteen 2W Subwoofer @foghorn,You are correct concerning the speaker hook up. The wires for the speakers and the sub are stacked on the amp output. Though I would use spades rather than bananas, as they provide better contact.Your issue is that you need to connect the... | |
| Add streamer with quality sound to system for Tidal and portable drive I use Buesound Nodes. Not expensive and very easy to set up.B | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? @david_ten +1@corepowertech, I look forward to my DeepCores and cables. Bob | |
| DAC OR NO DAC??? An Ayre Codex, or a Schiit Gungnir Multibit would be my choice, but if you want to stay below $1K, get a Schiit Bifrost Multibit. You should be able to get one used for $400 or so. It won't be the end all, but it will give you an idea of what a go... | |
| The most fun you can have in audio is DIYing your own speakers @erik_squires Have you ever heard these speakers:http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/planet-10-hifi/184088-frugel-horn-mk3-flat-paks.htmlI really like how they look and if they sound good, might try to build them.B | |
| How do you move HEAVY speakers with sharp spikes without lifting? I bought some Herbie’s Gliders to go under the spikes and protect my wood floors. They aren’t expensive and work well.http://herbiesaudiolab.net/spkrfeet.htmGo to the middle of the page and look for: Cone/Spike Decoupling Glider B | |
| New user intro: some questions... After further consideration, maybe going monoblock might not be a bad idea, your speakers are rated at 6 ohms and 87db, not the easiest of loads. Once again, I think Schiit could answer your question.As far as getting a new turntable, I suggest ge... | |
| New user intro: some questions... I think calling Schiit would be the best route for all your questions.Bob | |
| New user intro: some questions... Welcome to the farm.I think you are off to a fine start by considering Schiit. They sell excellent equipment, at a great price point.As far as the unbalanced outputs to headphones, I wouldn't sweat it. If you get the 'itch' you can sell the Vidar ... | |
| Bi wire, bi speaker/amp I forgot to add, that Cleeds offers another route to using vertically stacked amps- an active crossover. But, that would mean you aren't hooking up to a speaker with upper and lower binding posts- In which case the crossover is within the speaker.B | |
| Bi wire, bi speaker/amp @pack,There are two ways to bi-amp. Horizontal and Vertical.The former is uses two amps with each controlling one channel.The second uses one amp for the higher frequencies and one for the lower.-I believe this is what you are asking about.FWIW, I... |