gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| Preamp vs DAC vs Streamer I think the quickest way to get better sound is to get a better DAC. The Schiit Modi is far down the chain. Move up to the Yggy or Gungnir, if you can. One DAC I would recommend is the Ayre Codex. Unbelievable sound for the money- Probably under... | |
| Mono block amplifiers from VAC and McIntosh. Speaker ideas? I know Vandersteen's work well with Mac's. I have no experience with VAT, but think it would be good, as well. Bob | |
| Is my amp good enough? I would contact John Rutan. His tag here is Audioconnection. If he can't help, he knows someone who can. | |
| Does a DAC like this even exist? Another vote for no issues with Roon volume control. @nekoaudio , made some good points. If you need a nice DAC for not much money, I suggest an Ayre Codex, used. It has a volume control (alas, no unwired control). B | |
| New blog post: Living with Focal Speakers Meetoo! @erik_squires How did you decide on Focal's? Bob | |
| Anyone else suffering with Qobuz tonight No issue for me, either. I bet it is your internet provider. B | |
| Low cost subwoofer upgrade Hsu subs are pretty good for money. If buying used, try to get the more recent models. B | |
| Audio stand needed....Moving main components from mechanical room to listening room I forgot about Sound Anchors, they made my racks for my monoblocks and subs. Also, Townshend Audio offers nice platforms and isolation devices- I don't think they do racks, though. B | |
| Audio stand needed....Moving main components from mechanical room to listening room If you have the funds, HRS would be my choice. B | |
| How easily can you distinguish between different DACs? It is quite easy to discern the differences between DAC's. Even moderate priced DAC by Schiit easily show how moving up the product line affects sound quality. It would be easiest if you had the DAC's side by side, but once you have listened to o... | |
| Speakers versus Balance vs Amplifier Have you had your hearing checked?- No, I don't mean it as an insult. Sometimes you hearing can change. I have a similar experience, mostly due to an upper frequency loss in my left ear. Bob | |
| Cable management....crossing at right angles or Your cables should be shielded, so positioning isn't as critical as say- two wires with just insulation being crossed. Bob | |
| Audeze - 3 conductors per side? Sounds like an XLR connection. Positive, Negative, Ground. B | |
| SabrinaX Sub-Crossover The SabrinaX is rated down to 31Hz. I think you are chasing a dream. Even if you could get down to 20hz., you probably wouldn't hear it. I'd just set up the Sabrina's to the best possible position. B | |
| Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage I will echo looking at Ralph Karsten's posts (@atmasphere). His website (once again, Atmasphere) gives some great information, too. Plus, he is a really nice guy. Bob |