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| [help] I'm too Boomer to stream. :-( I just looked at my BS App and for local shares it needs to be either on the computer the app is running on or connected via USB.There is no wifi connection available. Bob | |
| Speaker Spike Help @david_ten .I am a little confused by your post. B. What do you recommend for securely attaching a flat top spike (the Hemi-Spike has a 1 inch / ~25 mm diameter) to the speaker cabinet bottom? Do you mean there are no threads at the bottom of th... | |
| Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums I bought a pair for my Treo's, but didn't realize the outriggers would make them unsuitable for the place I have them, so I ended up using them under my preamp. I have to say it made a subtle improvement-considering I was using an Ikea Besta shelf... | |
| DIY Computer Audio Server or Melco N1Z/2EX-H60 I would contact Sam Laufer of Laufer Teknik.He builds a mini Memory player that uses an Intel NUC. He also has some interesting software to go with it that enhances playback.Bob | |
| Power/Current: How much is realistic? @fruitloopsr .A quick search showed this on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/323940946950 BobEdit:It looks like local pickup only, sorry. | |
| Small room amp and speakers recommendation A pair of Vandy VLR's, and a Belles Aria integrated. If buying new, you'll probably get a nice discount over regular retail price.If you want streaming source, add a Bluesound Node and Ayre Codex.These you could buy used and save a bit of cash.The... | |
| Chasing down the problem We need a tube wizard.Hey, @Atmasphere!B | |
| PSA: Be Careful Dealing With Uptone Audio So we offered to refund his $250 if he would send it back. Instead he chose to open a dispute with his credit card company. So now we have lost another $250So, you still feel abused, despite getting the unit essentially for free.Thanks for posti... | |
| Chasing down the problem Once again, good sleuthing techniques.One question-Can you open up the amp and check to see if the wiring to the connectors looks solid? Or, if anything might be shorting it out?Bob | |
| fair complaint about Audiogon, violating no guidelines, removed @OP, I concur, sellers remorse shouldn't be condoned. If you post a price, then you have to honor it once payment is made.That being said, I would just move onward and let it go. Karma will provide balance to both sides- at least, I hope.Check Hif... | |
| Time to retire my McCormack DAC-1 ? @OP,Schiit offers a wide range of DAC's at various price points, but the Gungnir and Yggy are second and highest priced models and perform beyond their price point.My choice is the Ayre Codex, which you can find used near $1K, sometimes below. And... | |
| Vandersteen 2ce Signature vs Tekton Double Impact @OP,I wanted to inquire before giving an opinion. Since you are familiar with the Vandy 'sound', then that makes it easier to give advice.I know this is probably going to start a flame war, but I will give my opinion nonetheless.As previous poster... | |
| Vandersteen 2ce Signature vs Tekton Double Impact Well, it all matters on what you like. Haven't you listened to them?Bob | |
| Power/Current: How much is realistic? @OP,Sorry the first response was so bitchy.In any case, a quick Google shows those speakers to be rated at 4ohms, which is pretty low. I don't know if there are any Stereophile reviews that show the impedance curve of your speakers, but that would... | |
| Who else here is frugal? Hopefully, the bitchyness done for the thread.@erik_squires ,I, too, am one to try to spend as little as I can on the best equipment I can afford. Unfortunately, stereos have to come after things like mortgage payments and taxes.I feel a bit guilt... |