gdnrbob
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| bookshelf speakers to replace my Maggies And, Audioconnection has both the Vandy VLR's and the new Maggies.Johnny says they are selling like hotcakes.Bob | |
| Best Tchaikovsky’s 6th Symphony Recording I remember the Mravinsky 4,5 and 6 sounding much better on LP.I recently streamed them and was surprised at how grainy they sounded.But, I do think they are one of the better versions performance-wise.B | |
| Best Tchaikovsky’s 6th Symphony Recording @twoleftears +1Bob | |
| Time to retire my McCormack DAC-1 ? DAC technology keeps moving in leaps and bounds.I, too, love Steve's work, but I think the DAC stuff isn't as much his specialty.One of the best DAC's for the money, IMHO, is the Ayre Codex, which you can find used for around $1K.The other would b... | |
| bookshelf speakers to replace my Maggies If you can listen to the Vandersteen VLR's, do so.They are made to be used near the corners of a room, but even on stands they sound great. If you are serious, get the CT version, but for relaxed listening the non-CT's are amazing. I use them in m... | |
| Streamer + DAC or streamer/dac all in one? Streaming audio is still evolving, and fast.The same with DAC technology.For me, buying separates allows me to upgrade in the future-though many good companies will offer upgrades to their products.One very good buy for a streamer/dac combo is the... | |
| Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers @jorgjean,Don't ask me how or why, but switching out the Bluesound Node for an Aurender N100-while still using any Ayre Codex- made a significant improvement.Bob | |
| OK, Streamers: "Head" units only...? Upping a Bluesound would be moving to an Aurender.Unfortunately, Aurender only offers Qobuz and Tidal, so if you want the variety Bluesound offers, your going to have to stay with them.That being said, upgrade to a high quality DAC- like Ayre Code... | |
| Audioquest buys GoldenEar Thankfully, the Vandersteen kids are involved in the business, so my speakers should be safe for another generation.B | |
| Why are brick and mortar HiFi dealers so bad? I once concurred with the OP, but then I met John Rutan at Audioconnection.He’s the only dealer I have found in 40 years that not only knows his stuff, and doesn’t try to sell you anything until your are ready.Bob | |
| Bluos and youtube music If you mean, through the Bluesound Controller App, then I don't think it is available.But, if you have a computer, then you would simply connect the computer to the Node and listen away.B | |
| Need tips to better my sound Wow, some rather cynical posts so far.In any case, OP, I second (third) the Bluesound Node.The onboard DAC is pretty good-especially for the price- and you can upgrade to a separate DAC should you find the need.Given you current system, I think it... | |
| Parasound JC 1 monoblocks with Ayre KX-5 Twenty preamp? That sound like a fun project.For my main system, I have Ayre (MX-R's and KX-R) for the summer.And Atma Sphere (MA-1's and MP-1) for the winter.Now that I can afford it, I find it nice to change things around once and a while.Bob | |
| Vandersteen Treo CT vs. 5A I agree with Tomic, the Treo's and sub for sale here on Audiogon are priced very competitively. (in fact the owner lives only a few miles from me). And to be honest, I was thinking of buying them myself...But, I own the non-CT's and they aren't ab... | |
| Parasound JC 1 monoblocks with Ayre KX-5 Twenty preamp? There is nothing like Ayre's zero feedback and fully balanced designs.And, I think you have one fine system, as it stands.The only way to know is to try, but if moving those amps upstairs will be too much work, I would leave things as they are.Bob |