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| Krell KBX Enter your query into hifishark dot com. B | |
| why expensive streamers I can understand the skepticism when addressing streamers and streaming technology. I, too, was wary of what differences would be obtained by moving to a more costly route. I made a change to my digital system when I finally got a Memory Player. ... | |
| BØrresen Z1 (cryo) vs. Radiho C1 (.2) @chesterzhong , I hope all these responses don't make you feel like we're ganging up on you. The fact is that I was able to listen to lots of speakers because I lived in NYC during the 80's. It was being in a place with lots of dealers and havin... | |
| BØrresen Z1 (cryo) vs. Radiho C1 (.2) Basing your opinion on reviews is not a way to buy speakers. IMHO. I know that visiting a dealer these days is more difficult, but if you are serious about buying, it would be in your best interests to try to make an appointment with a dealer and... | |
| New DAC issues Though your new DAC might need to be 'burnt in', I think it telling that you didn't notice a significant upgrade from you Schitt Gungy. I went from the Bifrost to Gungnir and heard a definite improvement in sound quality. I also had the Ayre Code... | |
| USB Switch Upgrade or Not I suggest you check out Kevalin Audio. He has some very good devices for sale, esp. the Wayversa. I use them in my system. The owner is a very knowledgeable guy. Bob | |
| Cable vs fiber for audio quality Unless you are streaming at the highest levels, and you equipment is at SOTA levels, I wouldn't be concerned about the differences between fiber and cable. B | |
| Townshend Isolation Products. I use Townshend platforms under my equipment. I notice a tightening of the bass to be the most noticeable. B | |
| Schitt Yggdrasil More is Better I never got the Yggy, but did own the Gungnir a few years ago. It was a very good DAC, close to my Ayre Codex. Schiit makes some good gear at great prices. However, I made a leap of faith and bought a Brinkmann Nyquist 2. It was more than I wo... | |
| Re: streaming recommendations for newbie Bluesound is a great starting point. A lot depends upon your system resolving point, with regard to upgrading. B | |
| Incredible Audioquest Firebird Source Power Cables & Thunderbird Interconnects!!! Good to hear. I have found all the products Garth has introduced to AQ have been amazing. Now that the Firebird outperforms the Hurricanes, prices for the latter should come down.😉 Bob | |
| Desk speakers above monitors angled down at listening position I have a pair of Vandy VLR's at the corners by the ceiling in my office.-Mostly because there is no space elsewhere. I originally had them canted downward to my chair, but Mr. V. said to point them straight ahead, as the dispersion pattern is quit... | |
| Noob question about streaming . . . A lot depends upon your current system, I can't tell if you are still using the 901's. If so, there are many speakers that will out perform them these days, and their tech is pretty much in dinosaur land.(Though I did enjoy their sound, back in t... | |
| Should Amps be plugged into a power conditioner? I wouldn't put a conditioner in front of my amps. Though I do have dedicated lines, as well as a whole house surge protector at the box, and I own my house, so YMMV. Bob | |
| Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers You can call it product development, but the fact remains that in order to get the most from each type of driver you must do a great deal of modification to the crossover. This is not a one size fits all scenario. I remain skeptical but then agai... |