gdnrbob
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| Bifrost multibit vs gungnir multibit @soundchasr,Good choice on the Codex.It performs well above it's price.To compare it with a similar priced unit, I would suggest a Schiit Yggy.But, to be honest, the folks at Ayre just offered the QB-9 with Twenty upgrade. They feel it is a signif... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @tomic601 ,What is your opinion regarding the Vandy M5 amp and the Ayre MX-R?Does Mr. V's amps offer a significant improvement?Bob | |
| Routers/Ethernet Switch Geez, at $4000, I hope it is a significant upgrade.Bob | |
| Bluesound node 2i I use my Node wirelessly (on the 5 ghz band). I have never had any problem with dropouts, -which would be the main issue of using wireless. If you have a good signal, you should be fine.Is there a difference between ethernet and wireless?Maybe, bu... | |
| Help Match Cables To Gear Please I suggest you PM or call John Rutan (audioconnection).He knows equipment and cabling better than most.Bob | |
| Ayre QB-9 twenty vs Chord Hugo TT2 I suggest you look at an Ayre Codex. Not quite a QB 9 Twenty, but very good for the money.If you can score a used QB 9 non DSD, you will come out ahead with the upgrade- it doesn't matter which iteration, the upgrade price of $1500 is the same.Bob | |
| Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's @tomic601 ,Are you available at both addresses?B | |
| Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's @ctsooner ,I think it would be a fun comparison if Johnny could set up a comparison of the new 2's vs. the old model.Bob | |
| Replace Ayre Codex with Topping D90 DAC @jchiappinelli, Ayre offers upgrades, too.But, I agree that Schiit DAC's are very good. Though you would need to get a Gungnir or Yggy to compete with the Codex.Bob | |
| Replace Ayre Codex with Topping D90 DAC @dbphd ,Are you sure you are using the DAC out and not the Pre out?That would explain the low volume. Whoops, @hgeifman beat me to it.If not, then I would pursue an Ayre QB 9. Ayre just offered an upgrade to Twenty status for $1500, so if you fou... | |
| Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's @ctsooner , @tomic601 ,It would be fun to meet up, but I would really like to see/hear Jim's systems. Unfortunately, I hate airplanes, though with the current pandemic, they should be running less than full. Even so, recycled air usually makes me ... | |
| Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's I am definitely getting the new Sub 3's as soon as I can sell my 2wq's.My Treo's fit perfectly in the space I can provide and the Quatro is just too deep to fit. The subs fit nicely in a corner near the speaker and aren't too imposing.Getting them... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @karl_desch ,I would opt for a higher power Atma amp for the Vandies.The M60 would probably work, but I think the MA-1 would be a better choice. I would PM Ralph Karsten (Atmasphere here on Agon) and get his opinion. His phone number is on his web... | |
| Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's It will be a testament to great design if Richard can continue to improve upon the 1,2 and 3's- Especially considering that the basic design was made more than 40 years ago.My impression of moving from the 3a sigs to the Treo's is definitely an in... | |
| Vandersteen Quatro CT *beginner* questions @mglik ,Well, to me, the Treo's are a better 3a sig, the Quatro's are the best value before a 5/Kento.@OP,I'd meet with you too, if you go on a weekend.Audioconnection also carries Maggie's.Bob |