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| BlueSound Stinks(!), anyone? @OP, Just contact Bluesound via the app.It takes a while, but they do get back to you. I have had issues with my Nodes, but Bluesound always came through.Perhaps not as quick as I would like, but they did persevere to rectify the issue.For the mon... | |
| The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier @jjss49 ,I have no experience with either Hegel or Naim, but I will say that the Belles Aria Integrated with a pair of Vandy VLR's (and with or without a sub) is a pretty sweet combo. In fact, with a Sub 3, it outperforms just about anything in th... | |
| The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier @gandalf ,I am using my Belles monoblocks with an Atmasphere UV-1 currently.I have a Belles Aria preamp getting an upgrade. When I get it,and have a chance to listen, I will post my thoughts on the differences between the two.FWIW, I have heard th... | |
| Benchmark DAC 3B Vs. Schiit Gungnir Multibit and a question. @OP, I am a bit confused. I tried looking up the Oppo and it seems to be a unit that plays back video and audio. There seems to be no way to separate the transport from the included DAC.Is this correct?Looking at the manual, there seems to be a se... | |
| Benchmark DAC 3B Vs. Schiit Gungnir Multibit and a question. Hey Richard, If you want, you can borrow my Ayre Codex.I guarantee it will smoke the Gungnir. (And, yes, I owned the Gungy befor e trying a Codex). These two DAC's are very good. The Yggy would probably be more closer to the Codex, sound quality-w... | |
| are 4000$ /pr speakers today better than $4000/pr speakers from mid to late 1990's? @soix ,Have you read the latest Stereophile review of the B&W 705?There are some interesting comments regarding old and new BandW's.B | |
| High powered Monoblock Pas amp with power conditioner? Hi, My 2 cents:Plug your amps directly into the wall. I assume you have high quality duplexes, as you have a dedicated line.I also agree power cables and interconnects can make a significant difference. And, if I can make a recommendation- Look at the... | |
| Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty @dbphd .I just recalled a video on Ayre's youtube channel with John Atkinson regarding the difficulties in building an integrated amp.I think it is this one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGrvd_cTHIIn a nutshell, integrated amps rely upon a num... | |
| High end Class D amps? I am waiting for Ralph Karsten's Class D amp to become available.If anyone can design a good amp, it is Atmasphere.B | |
| Opinions of GoldenEar Triton 1 @tubebuffer, I do know there is a dealer on Long Island that sells the GE.Where in NJ are you going to?B | |
| Seeking help on my High-End knowledge/history... If I recall correctly, Richard Vandersteen's daughter is responsible for constructing his amplifiers. Alive and kicking and doing a hell of a job.Bob | |
| Is a balanced XLR cable inherently less critical than a single ended RCA one? @tvad .I have to say my experience mimics yours. I had some XLR's from Ralph Karsten that I have been using for years, but went with some new AQ XLR cables ( I have found their new cables work extremely well with my systems).And, to be honest, I d... | |
| Help with Blusound Node 2i and Qobuz output @rnrmf1971 . +1.The Bluesound app sometimes acts on its' own and lowers the volume.Why it does this, who knows?I'd also call Schiit if the Bluesound app isn't the culprit.B | |
| Remodel causes 60Hz ground loop WhoHoo!B | |
| Should I use long interconnects, or long speaker cables? +1 on Balanced interconnect/short speaker cables, @ozzy .Rumble from a turntable is most likely due to poor isolation. Either the turntable itself, or equipment being influenced by vibrations.Also, improperly set up subs can accentuate rumble.It's... |