gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| Upgrade from Bluesound Node Get a used Ayre Codex. They are going under $1K now. It will smoke many DAC's three times the price. I used it with a Bluesound Node, years ago. Worked with Aurrender, and Innuos, too. If you can swing an Innuos Zen Mini with the Codex, even be... | |
| Brinkmann Bardo Ditto | |
| Idalia and Power Issues I would just unplug everything for the few hours the storm moves by, and if needed, move equipment to a place that will be safe from flooding. Bob | |
| Value of a premium Ethernet cable I would look on HifiShark to find some bulk AQ cable. You never know if you'll get lucky unless you try. I scored a partial roll of Carbon at a great price. It goes from the Verizon box to the router, and then to the streamer. B | |
| What is the science behind audiophile fuses? Though I have heard differences in fuses. I believe the jury is still out as to whether they make a 'true' difference. In the end, it might just come down to how they are mated with the fuse holder. My 2 cents... Concentrate your efforts/money o... | |
| Loudspeakers with horn or ceramic tweeter? @ortodox , Only your ears will tell you what sounds best. I know listening at dealers is difficult these days, but you should make an effort to try and listen there or at least see if you can get an in home demo. Bob | |
| Mono record sounds like stereo @adrianleewelch , You might want to check out the recordings from pre-war 1930's Germany. I have always been amazed at how much sound they could get out of those microphones. Bob | |
| Rant: PSA to builders, housewives, and general complaint I'm also in Texas and there's ZERO need for a fireplace. Didn't the grid go down when it was below freezing? B | |
| Help with Ayre QX-5 Don, just call Ayre and speak with Ryan or Ariel. They will know what is going on. Bob | |
| Are higher end preamps worth the investment when you are only streaming Tidal & Spotify ? A preamp will bring life to your system. Don't believe me, ask Paul McGowan. Bob | |
| DAC VIBRATIONS 2 The Brinkmann Nyquist uses a marble plinth under their DAC, so I would assume that, yes, isolation is something to be considered. B | |
| Meitner MA3 vs Bricasti M3? When you get to this level, I think it comes down to the system itself. Both DAC's are impressive. It comes down to what you think sounds 'good'. B | |
| Shipping on pallets You can buy all the strapping and requisite tools on Amazon. Pallets are usually available locally with a Google search. The greatest expense is finding a shipper that will pick up a pallet from a residence and deliver to a residence, as you need... | |
| dacs that I have had in my system - a listing @jjss49, You seemed to have opened a can of worms. There a few posts asking for comparisons, is it possible to make a list? B | |
| Is Townshendisolation.com a scam site? I really hate reading this when I know the company is reputable. But, lack of communication is unacceptable these days. @sluggraveyiii , What are you buying? I have a bunch of Townshend stuff I probably should sell, as I am not using it. Bob |