gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| Bluesound Powernode 2 I don't use a Powernode, just the Node's, but I would expect the quality to be than the NAD.Even the Dac in my Node is very good for the price.Also, Bluesound provides excellent customer service- Very fast response and problem solving. The call ce... | |
| Streamer vs computer? The Bluesound Node 2 (which is what I think you refer to) would probably not be as good as a computer/MQA certified DAC combo.I only use the BSound for multiroom streaming and output to a higher quality DAC.If I recall correctly, the Tidal MQA dec... | |
| Tidal, Deezer I tried Deezer, but songs would play up to a point and then return to the beginning. I contacted customer support and found it to be lacking.1 email per day, back and forth, telling me to uninstall/reinstall etc..It never worked properly so I drop... | |
| Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale? @cbucki ,That is the beauty of the Vandersteen subs. You use the M5-HP crossover or get the fixed value crossovers. These are connected to the speaker outputs of your amp and allow the subs to work seamlessly with your speakers and relieve the amp... | |
| New to Digital +1 willemj, I concur with everything you wrote.In my opinion, DAC's and streaming music are in an early stage. They will evolve quickly, so investing in the 'best' now will be an effort in futility.For me, buying a DAC that the manufacturer can pr... | |
| It Looks Like Streaming May Be The Future all things must pass Good old George Harrison, may he rest in peace.And, another artist that I have reconnected with through streaming services...B | |
| DeVore Gibbon X v. Vandersteen Quattro Wood CT w/Ayre AX5/20 @beetlemania,I would just use the Vandy x-overs and leave the amp alone, as it will be hard to sell later if you want to upgrade. And if the OP is buying new, they should come with the speakers anyway.B | |
| DeVore Gibbon X v. Vandersteen Quattro Wood CT w/Ayre AX5/20 I would contact John Rutan at audioconnection. He sells Vandy and knows just about all the manufacturers. He can give you the best advice, without trying to sell you something.and, yes, your Ayre amp should work w]fine with Vandy's. -A very good m... | |
| It Looks Like Streaming May Be The Future @jafant .But, you can sample recordings that you would never have known about and buy them if you really like them.B | |
| Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale? Oh, that was you?Great!B | |
| It Looks Like Streaming May Be The Future Once you get into it, CD's seem to lose their magic.I never thought I would move to the digital side, but I did. Having an almost limitless catalog to choose from and not having to get up to flip an LP or change a CD, makes streaming so nice. Thou... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados @geoffkait , Yes, I do recall those efforts, but I was trying to imply that there is no microphone that will reproduce what each set of ears will. My hearing and your hearing may be completely different, just as our eyes will respectively see an i... | |
| Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale? @carmenc ,Don't beat up Johnny. He is willing to offer free advice.I say this as someone who has benefited from his advice, yet never bought anything from him. He won't try to sell me anything I don't want nor pressure me to buy something I do.I o... | |
| Usability Issues with Tidal +1 ejlif.B | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados Recorded music will never be equal to 'live' performance. Unless they can make a microphone that duplicates our individual ears, it seem we will have to accept that it comes pretty darn close.'Suspending disbelief' is an interesting premise and on... |