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| More Current Single Ended Interconnect Cables Closest To AudioQuest Niagara's? I would call Alasdair at AQ and ask him what would be equivalent to the Niagra's. You can also PM or call John Rutan (audioconnection). FWIW, the newer AQ cables offer even better sound quality. B | |
| dCS Bartok DAC - Interesting Video Review Thanks, I was thinking of getting one of those. B | |
| Anyone move up from Innuos Zen Mini to Zenith ? I own both the Zen Mini with LPS, and the Zenith. The Zenith is definitely more resolving than the Mini. I am debating about moving to the Statement. In the mean time, I just scored a used Phoenix USB, so I will see how that affects sound reprod... | |
| Townshend Pods - How many do I actually need per component for max effectiveness? Well, they sell the pods in boxes of 4, so that is the quantity I use. And, if you require more weight, why not add it to the top of the component. HRS makes plates to dampen chassis/cabinets. So, I don't see why you couldn't put a barbell weigh... | |
| Servicing Used Aurender Products Purchased 2nd Hand The repaired a N100 without asking if was purchased new (and it wasn't). So, I would have no qualms. Also, their prices weren't too bad. Bob | |
| Anybody here listen to Mahler? @tuberist , I, too, had a hard time with Mahler in the beginning. My 2 cents: Start with the First Symphony-Way too many good recordings, so you have no problem finding a good one. For vocal, I found Das Lied von de Erde, to be an easy listen-... | |
| Need help choosing a new DAC @terrapin77 , 95% of music is recorded at redbook quality. You can find higher rez music on Tidal and Qobuz, but much of it is simply 'remastered' works from an earlier recording. Auditioning DAC's is probably the best way to find out what is go... | |
| In Classical music the effect of SQ on appreciation For the most part, I want as high a quality of recording as possible. But, the fact remains that there are many artists that have unique interpretations that, due to the lousy mike placement/recording tech, have low quality recordings. In these c... | |
| Streaming, Optimization and compromises @sns , You seem to have a pretty good grip on this project. I would suggest joining some other forums- Audiophile Style, WBF, to name two. I think they will have a deeper understanding of your build than here. Bob | |
| Ready For Digital Source...Computer - Continued! For the money, you can build a pretty good streamer with an Intel Nuc-Look at John Darko's website. Though it you really want the highest quality, then an Innuos, Aurender, etc. would be the way to go. IMHO B | |
| To extend Ethernet to remote location, are Powerline extenders or Mesh systems better? I used a Netgear (WNCE3001) to convert a wireless signal to ethernet for my Bluesound Node. Worked like a charm. Bob | |
| RCA to XLR adaptor causing amp to shut down If your amp is not using the XLR pins in the proper configuration, I can see how this might happen.- That the Levinson works would seem to confirm this. B | |
| Why Are People So Concerned About How Others Spend Their Money? @tsushima1 , Great Post, I concur! B | |
| Vandersteens-- Removing M5-HPs for a Digital Xover? @fiesta75 , I would be hesitant to challenge Johnny's take on this. As I said in my earlier post, Mr. V. has considered using a digital crossover, but found it to be lacking. Johnny, attempted to explain why. You can doubt that any "charg... | |
| It's time to do it! Please, your help.... Though not Mac, Intel NUC's have been getting good press. Google John Darko, he has a very good tutorial. -That is, if you wish to persue it. B |