gdnrbob
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| Sound drops out for split second every few minutes..... @OP,This is getting pretty weird.How are you getting internet?I am beginning to think it might be your router or ISP.Windows, for me, hasn't been a problem with streaming.There might be a firewall/security protocol that is not allowing music to st... | |
| If you had to pick a laptop or mini-PC, which one? I posted on your other thread, but I think you are going about this the wrong way.You are having strange drop outs? Right.Have you tried to use the optical output on the Ayre Codex?You might just have a wonky cable.Sure your old Lenovo might be th... | |
| Sound drops out for split second every few minutes..... You might give Fidelizer a try.It can prioritize audio in Windows.I use it and it seems to improve sound quality significantly.Plus, the price is not prohibitive. https://fidelizer-audio.com/ In fact, I would contact the designer, Keetakawee, a... | |
| Threshold, Levinson, Bryston, Krell, ?others? used amps Looking for an amp that is great at doing the disappearing act, smooth sounding, but not colored, and with lots of authority. I suggest looking at Ayre.B | |
| I have only come here seeking knowledge... Dimmers are also notorious for introducing hum.Are you near any stores with lighting, like neon?Bob | |
| What do/did you do for a living? Hey, I am a professional Gardener. (Albeit, a very good one cursed with expensive tastes).😆Bob | |
| ... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound... @nicotico , +1.So much of this is system dependent, but so much is dependent upon the power cord's design.I, in all honesty, never thought power cords would affect the sound of a system until I auditioned some AQ power cords. Bob | |
| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. @drama, Cat pp is pretty distinctive odor-wise.B | |
| Shipping question @riley804 ,Thanks, but it is weird that the company doesn't provide an address on their website. And, funny, they aren't very far from me.@OP, If you can double box the speakers, I think you will be fine.As for shipping, I have used UShip. But, th... | |
| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. Looks like there is no kitty love here on Audiogon.B | |
| Shipping question I just looked at the website, and see no address.For a company to not provide their location is pretty stupid.And, all wanted to find out is where they are located...B | |
| Speaker upgrade around 100k retail If not Vandersteen, then MBL.Bob | |
| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. Tell the insurance company, your neighbor's cat did it.B | |
| Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets? @OP,I have shipped and bought many speakers shipped from around the country, and, I have never had an issue with damage (thankfully).Though all the speakers were shipped in their original boxes.Sorry to hear of your situation, but, in my opinion, ... | |
| Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets? Why not call Acoustic Zen and get their recommendation?I'm sure they can assist in some fashion. They might know of a refinisher nearby.B |