gdnrbob
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| Options for $1k or less DAC? @bajaed ,The Node's internal DAC isn't bad for the money, but if you do go the Schiit route- buy the Gungnir or Yggy. Anything lower and you'll be spinning your wheels- IMHO.Probably better to find a used Codex.Bob | |
| Best bookshelf speaker? Vandersteen VLR is my pick.With a Belles Aria integrated, and some William Tell cables, it really sings.-Even without a sub.I didn't believe it until I heard it with my own ears at Audioconnection.B | |
| Adding a subwoofer should be glorious, not obvious I use Vandersteen subs, and I never had an issue with the subs being 'non-integrated'. The use of a first order crossover is so simple and effective, I don't understand why more sub manufacturers don't use it, as well.It also frees the amplifier f... | |
| Options for $1k or less DAC? A used Ayre Codex would be my recommendation.-Switching from Spotify to Qobuz will show a definite improvement upon sound quality.B | |
| Speaker suggestions under 4k Are you willing to start from scratch?-Sell your amp and pre?Do you have flexibility in your budget?A quick HifiShark seem to show that selling the remaining pieces of equipment should yield you another $2K.So, that would make it $6K available.Now... | |
| Interconnects under floor? I forgot I use those wall plates, too.Yes, they work, but unfortunately let in some of the cold air from my basement. Adding some fiberglass insulation helped. And, no mice ever tried to climb up there-most were content to nibble on the bait I lef... | |
| Running a preamp into another preamp Whoa, I would try PM'ing Ralph Karsten (atmasphere).I do know he has experience with recording, as well as experience with building stereo equipment. Plus, he is a nice guy who can explain things in terms we mortals can understand.Bob | |
| Help teach an old dog new tricks My take...Buy a Bluesound Node, any iteration is good (I own the original Node-cube, and it works as it should).Buy an Ayre Codex.You'll have a wide range of streaming services and the Ayre will give you a higher quality play back than the incorpo... | |
| Extending the cabling of my left channel What is your system comprised of?What size room and length of cable?This info would help in giving a recommendation.As far as splice/soldering wire, I wouldn't recommend it. In general, it is considered best practice to have both channels to have ... | |
| Harbeth 40.2 or Vandersteen Quatro CT @karmapolice ,I don't think you will be disappointed.If space is an issue, you can do as I have and buy the Treo's and add a pair of 2wq subs-which is probably in the price range you mentioned, if buying used. Though a pair of Sub 3's would probab... | |
| I was not enjoying the performance until I ...... Well, I'll throw a wet towel on this. And, since I know Richard personally, I say this as a friend.If you need to add/subtract via a tone control, then I think your system isn't in sync.And, I don't doubt that adding some tone control won't help c... | |
| 16 ohm speakers: any amp sounds better with more resolution. speaker cables less critical. the guy who designs some of the most fantastically successful speakers made anywhere in the world Really?B | |
| Installing new wires in room with hardwood floors I run my cables under the floor (via basement), and then route them into the walls near my equipment a foot or so above the floor.It requires a little fishtaping, but the floors don't need to be drilled into.B | |
| Dedicated line questions... @OP, I would PM: jea48 He is most knowledgable on the subject, and should be able to guide you.B | |
| High end Class D amps? I'll wait for Atmasphere's amps.If he can do for Class D, what he does for tubes, then I know it will be so good that I don't have to bother looking at other amps.B |