gdnrbob
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| best bi-wire cables for ref75se/vandersteen 2ci Vandersteen and AQ seem to be well matched. Audioconnection swears by them.B | |
| Your Side by Side Experience With Best Vintage vs Newer Expensive Hi Tech Speakers @j_stereo ,You make some good points. I remember hifi mags in the 70-80's were always focused on distortion figures, and that high fidelity meant reproducing sound without artifacts or coloration of the signal.B | |
| Analog playback on computer. If anyone prefers vinyl to digital, fine.For me, it's that I grew up with vinyl. I remember the pops and ticks, the stuck needle, having to walk carefully so as not to have the needle jump, and getting up every 1/2 hour to turn the lp over.Perhaps... | |
| Vandersteen, DNA & SMcAudio (AKA "Mod Squad") +1 Hifiman,I, too, have the Treo's and 2wq subs using the crossover.The nice thing about SMc is that they will upgrade your component to match the speakers and related equipment.You did well for a 'blind' upgrade.What is your preamp?B | |
| Analog playback on computer. @chakster Oh please...B | |
| Can I play Tidal on two devices at the same time? If you had a Bluesound Node, yes.B | |
| Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III +1 hifiman55B | |
| Your Side by Side Experience With Best Vintage vs Newer Expensive Hi Tech Speakers It's not that I am saying vintage speakers won't hold there own,but that technology has made them better.Also, comparing 20-40 year old speakers, without restoration is not a fair comparison.B | |
| Manley snapper vs Atma-sphere M60 When in doubt, call Ralph at Atma-Sphere.My MA-1's and MP-3 are the cat's meow...B | |
| Your Side by Side Experience With Best Vintage vs Newer Expensive Hi Tech Speakers Given the advances in materials and electronics, I would expect more current speakers to provide better sound reproduction. I say this as a Vandersteen owner who knows that Mr. V. constantly integrates new parts and electronics into the venerable ... | |
| Help—How to Marry High Bitrate Digital Streamers to Two Channel Audio Systems @2psyop +1.And Qobuz says it is coming to the US this year.I agree, I haven't cracked a CD case since I went streaming. Spotify has more than I have and though not hi rez, like Tidal, it sounds great nonetheless.BTW, much of Tidal is not MQA and ... | |
| Help—How to Marry High Bitrate Digital Streamers to Two Channel Audio Systems Yes, I read that. Unfortunately, it is an issue for some, and from some of the questions sent to Bluesound, I think they realize their deficiencies. Considering how good their customer service is, I think that issue will be corrected soon. As you ... | |
| Help—How to Marry High Bitrate Digital Streamers to Two Channel Audio Systems I would look into Bluesound. They offer a few items that should work for you.B | |
| Recommendations for Windows software to go with a Ayre QB-9 DAC I am in the JRiver camp. It works well and is upgraded often.B | |
| Suggestions from all you wise ones @golden,You have some great manufacturers near you. Atma-Sphere- who is another Audiogon contributor hereand Magnepan.If it were me, I would pick Ralph (atmasphere)'s brain via PM. He knows a lot, and builds some of the finest tube equipment in th... |