gdnrbob
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| 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 | |
| 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 |