gdnrbob
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| Looking for a DAC w/ balanced XLR line out, budget $1k A used Ayre Codex or a Schiit Gungnir Multibit. The former might be a bit more, but I have seen a few just under $1k. The Gungnir should be under $1K.To be honest, the Codex is the better of the two.Bob | |
| Through unfortunate circumstances........ You only need a DAC if you want to stream music/play music from a digital source(computer/NAS) or play music from a CD transport (a CD player has the DAC built in).It also depends upon how 'high-end' you want to go, as separate DAC's will provide ... | |
| Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously. @erik,Oh, yeah, I heard of Jarrett. But, thanks for reminding me. I have to cue up some recordings of him, too.Also, The Coltrane 'Ballads' was pretty good.What would you experts recommend next?Bob | |
| Looking for Speaker Thoughts If you don't like a harsh/non fatiguing tweeter, I would stay away from ribbons.My 2 cents.B | |
| New Breaker Box-Should I upgrade? To all. I have a two separate stereo systems. As well as, separate lines for computers/network/washing machine and dryer, etc.B | |
| Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously. Hmm, McCoy Tyner.Now I have another artist to listen to.B | |
| Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously. I just saw this and am listening to Ballads, too.Coltrane was never my fav either, but I always wondered why so many sing praises, so here I go...Bob | |
| Axe to grind know it alls @erik_squires .You might be on some peoples list, but not mine.@OP,I concur with your assessment. For me, I just scroll past those threads.@jl35,I agree, many of these posters have a knack of derailing threads.B | |
| Building an AUDIOPHILE friendly PC from scratch so what is a must to consider in 2020? I forgot Keetakawee (Fidelizer) also makes the Nmitra: https://www.fidelizer-audio.com/nimitra-computer-audio-server/ for the money, it seems to be a nice deal.Bob | |
| Building an AUDIOPHILE friendly PC from scratch so what is a must to consider in 2020? At the very least, I would incorporate a program like Fidelizer with a Windows system.A person to contact would be Sam Laufer of Laufer Teknik.He makes The Memory Player, and Mini. He also offers software that aids in digital sound reproduction.La... | |
| Anyone else never get tired of Billie Holiday? I should add that the Verve set I mentioned has a lot of outtakes and studio ramblings. Some might find it annoying, but hearing Billie sing 'My Yiddishe Mama' to her child was pretty neat.Of course, if you don't want to buy that set, you can defi... | |
| Transparent network can't be reclibrated for different leghth? @OP, I would take anything Transparent says with a grain of salt.If it were me, I would sell the cables and buy a set of Audioquest.Bob | |
| Bi-wiring with unterminated speaker wire? +4!Just be sure not to short anything inadvertantly- though your amps fuses should reduce any chance of serious damage.Bob | |
| Transparent network can't be reclibrated for different leghth? You can read this post and see if helps- https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Transparent-Audio-Reference-XL-Speak/ Bob | |
| Ohm MicroWalsh Short speakers Ohm's are nice if you like a diffused, even sound. The only way to know is to try to listen to a pair.Also, call Ohm directly, they answer the phone, and usually give good advice.B |