gdnrbob
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| How to add SPDIF and Toslink connections to my computer I just did a quick Google, and I think the easiest way is to buy a sound card. Sorry.Though, you might want to check out John Darko's videos about the Raspberry Pi. You can build a pretty nice unit for under $300.As for DAC's, I would buy a used S... | |
| DIY Speakers @OP, I would PM eric squires.Bob | |
| HiDef streaming troubles @OP,I just recalled an issue I had with Verizon Fios a couple of years ago.My internet would just drop without warning, intermittently.They came and swapped out equipment, cabling for almost a year, until one service tech remembered another custom... | |
| Townshend Audio F1 Fractal Interconnects - Less is More! Okay guys/gals...Though I don't always agree with @millercarbon, he is allowed to have his say on what he thinks.Dismissing out-of-hand that his opinions are false/guided by financial benefit is not fair. bob | |
| Got a Node 2i, what's next? A used Ayre Codex now goes for $800- I know, I just sold 2.For the money, it beats the Schiit Gungnir, and is close to the Yggy.I can also attest to the customer service Ayre provides. They repaired my Codex quickly and at a minimal cost.Bob | |
| Should I decouple my subs too? I put my sub on Townshend Bars.-Mostly due to them being on the same Sound Anchor stand as my monoblocks.John Rutan and Samir of Audioconnection set them up, and the seem to work as they should. I had my older subs sit directly on the stands prior... | |
| New power cable for streamer. @Richard,I don't think you mentioned which model of cable you bought.John Rutan told me to start with the sources and work you way down.He also said that amps are the one component that cables can either sound great or worse.B | |
| subwoofer with zero punch... help @OP, I think you should do some Googling on audio room design.There have been more than a few threads here on Audiogon on that subject, as well.I would also suggest going to as many dealers as possible. Audition as much equipment as you can. Get a... | |
| subwoofer with zero punch... help I think your DAC is limiting your sound.Even a Schiit Bifrost Multibit should be an substantial upgrade, yet not break the bank.Bob | |
| MQA is for chumps I said it before, and I'll say it again:MQA is just Dolby for the 21st century.Bob | |
| Eliminating Ground Loop Problem Did you try a cheater plug or a Hum X?I also would recommend Pm'ing member Atmasphere or calling him (Google Atma-Sphere).He helped me track down a hum issue.Bob | |
| New power cable for streamer. As John Rutan told me:'Put your best cables on the sources and work down'.Though it might seem the Geerfab would be next, I would probably go with the Oppo.Of course, trying it both ways would give you the best answer.B | |
| Preamp for D’agostino progression power An Ayre KX-R would be my pick. Even the non-Twenty (which I own) is pretty amazing.Bob | |
| New power cable for streamer. @OP,Well, I hate to say 'I told you so', but I did. 😏 Glad to hear it worked out.Bob | |
| HiDef streaming troubles It sounds like your download speeds aren't up to snuff.Have you tried https://www.speedtest.net/?+1 for rebooting your router.Bob |