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| Speaker outriggers @jmphotography ,I take it your floor isn't level, hence the need to add a washer, is that correct?If so, I would look at something at Herbie's, as it should be in your budget.https://herbiesaudiolab.com/collections/loudspeaker-rack-decoupling-and-... | |
| Top down or bottom up? Just asking... @OP,I can only base my opinion upon what my favorite speaker manufacturer does (Vandersteen).Mr. V's top of the line incorporates the best of the best-Hence the price.But, the technology incorporated into that speaker has trickled down the line in... | |
| Qobuz vs idagio vs primaphonic @OP,The Aurender app only supports Qobuz and Tidal- at least it did when I owned my Aurender last year.B | |
| Router Ethernet Cable to Streamer @mitch2 ,Nice post.Have you noticed an improvement using the TP Link Converters?Bob | |
| What 50wpc or higher amps have a totally different sound from Pass Labs, in a good way? @OP,I own both Ayre and Atmashphere and find them to be very close sound-wise. ( MX-R and MA-1). As you might expect, a little more 'rounder' on the Atma and a bit more 'crisp' on the Ayre.- Which is one of the reasons I would like to compare Pass... | |
| Open Letter To REL, SVS, Hsu, etc., et al @big_greg,Good one😎Bob | |
| Low power- transparency, dimension, dynamics and bass, or... I listened to a reasonably priced, excellent performing system at Audioconnection.The Vandy VLR's with a Sub 3 powered by a Belles Aria Integrated.-Something that would be within your budget even new.When Johnny installed the AQ William Tell speak... | |
| Qobuz vs idagio vs primaphonic I wanted to try Idagio, but it never worked properly on my computer.I did try Primephonic, but I can't remember why I didn't stay with it.I ended up with Qobuz as it has a much better catalog than Tidal(which I used for almost a year, until Qobuz ... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC @sbank ,Great point!I ended up with Innuous-mostly because I can run two systems simultaneously- something most streamers don't offer.But, being able to use either Squeezebox or Roon is a plus.Though I hate paying for software, I think I am going ... | |
| Which speakers, if any, combine the strengths of Harbeth and ProAc ? Both very good speaker manufacturers. Unfortunately, your question is dependent upon the listener's ears.For me, the answer is Vandersteen.B | |
| New speaker suggestion Sound Labs for electrostats.Vandersteen Quatro or Kento for conventional.The latter have built in subs with equalizers that allow you to tune the room. Yes, I luv my Vandy's.But, YMMV, so audition, audition, audition...Bob | |
| What 50wpc or higher amps have a totally different sound from Pass Labs, in a good way? @erik_squires .I concur. In fact, I'd love to compare Pass to Ayre, one day.Bob | |
| The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier @jjss49 ,I wish I could answer your question, but I only found Belles due to John Rutan. That being said/written, I would PM or call him (Audioconnection).He would be the one who could give you the best info on comparing the two models. -Other tha... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC @OP,If I recall, the Node doesn't do a full MQA unfold.-Just the preliminary unfold. Only MQA Dac's do the full unfold.Whatever.I never found MQA to be superior to a high resolution version.YMMVBob | |
| Loose fitting Audio Quest Yukon XLR Call Audioquest. They answer the phone. -Usually Alistair answers the phone.FWIW, none of my (many, many) Audioquest cables fit other than snugly.Since you bought them from a dealer, I would hope he would give you another pair to try, just in case... |