gdnrbob
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| Diminishing Returns @rvpiano,To get back to the main question, I hate to say that I seem to be moving into 'tweak' mode.Like you, I love how my systems sound, but knowing there might be something out there that might improve my sound, I keep trying new things.Not big... | |
| How do you audition speakers at a store? @prof,I concur. If I auditioned something in a store, it usually doesn't surprise me at my home. Yes, there will be differences do to equipment/cable choices, but once I hear a speakers characteristics in the store, I have yet to not have it trans... | |
| Recommendations on a digital system @OP,As you have the Sirius subscription, I would just get a Bluesound Node.With that you can use your subscription, but still be open to number of higher rate streaming offerings.Plus, you can output to a better DAC than the one in the Node should... | |
| Audioquest Dragon Powercord vs Hurricane @OP, I can sympathize with the stiffness of the power cords.I, for one, find that really inconvenient when a piece of equipment can literally be lifted off its' feet-like my Ayre Codex.I had to buy a bunch of right angle adapters as well as some s... | |
| Battery Back-Ups, Surge Protectors and Power Strips UPS (battery back up) is primarily for computers and such, not for audio. That being said, it would probably make sense for the NAS.Higher end models will feature 'True Sine Wave' tech, but even then, I am not sure it help with high end audio equi... | |
| How do you audition speakers at a store? Though a couple of hours from New Haven, Audioconnection in Verona NJ should be on your shortlist.-Especially, when you want a dealer who won't judge you on your appearance, and will give you honest answers and listening time to your hearts' conte... | |
| Diminishing Returns @rv,You still have to check in with the 'Classical Music for Afficianados' thread.Bob | |
| Bifrost multibit vs gungnir multibit A late response, but I'll bite...I owned both the Bifrost Multibit and the Gungnir (non Multibit).As to be expected, the Gungnir was a step up in sound quality.Though Schiit refuses to discuss the merits of their products, I have to say that as yo... | |
| Schiit Gungnir vs Denafrips Ares 2 Another variable is which model of the Gungnir are you looking at.Schiit offers a couple of upgrades. I am waiting to have my Gungy upgraded to Multibit and have the USB upgraded, too.Bob | |
| Bass in a bad space @b_limo .+1As it is a studio, can't you try hanging some tarps, canvas and paintings?I would even puts some on the floor, as well- well, not the paintings.In fact, I wouldn't try to smooth anything, leave the wrinkles to break up/ absorb/diffract ... | |
| Moving up from a Node 2i +2 for the Aurender.I heard the difference between the Node and Aurender at Audioconnection. Both used the Ayre Codex as DAC.The Aurender sounded much cleaner, bass was better defined.The only thing I don't like is Aurender only offers Qobuz and T... | |
| Tube tester...anyone own their own? Where do you get a tube tester recalibrated?Bob | |
| Speaker Spike Help @imhififan ,Nice suggestion, but I would be a little concerned if the OP's speakers are very heavy(-he/she doesn't mention the model). Using a screw hole to support a heavy object might damage the wood if it encounters any twist or uneven load. Th... | |
| [help] I'm too Boomer to stream. :-( @labguy Please ignore spiritofaudio. Bob | |
| Can anyone explain in laymans terms why your gear sound better after warm up @Millercarbon,If you haven't anything nice to say, then keep it to yourself. Bob |