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REL Vs SVS for 2 channel music listening I’m not advocating a separate sub rather than integral sub in the primary speaker design. Want only to comment about recent experience w/SVS. Have a pair of SVS SB1000s running with Silverline Prelude Pluses. The integration is seamless. A couple ... | |
Streaming Services - do they do everything? Thanks, Jon. You are the one that got me onto the Aries Mini (BlueSound Node didn't do ALAC back when I was first looking at these devices) and the Mini is what really let me hear the improved SQ of Tidal vs Spotify. So, ongoing thanks to you. ... | |
Streaming Services - do they do everything? My pleasure, Bob and Willie. | |
Streaming Services - do they do everything? Willie - my 2 cents, though I’m not certain about some of these (where indicated).1. which service offers the highest resolution for $10/month?As from gdnrbob & jond Spotify Premium is ~$10/mo and Tidal HiFi (their best) is $20/mo. SQ from Tid... | |
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Beck - Sea ChangeBeck - Morning PhaseStrong song-writing throughout: achingly beautiful melodies and soul-stirring lyrics; arrangements that are some of the best I've ever heard in popular music. Two great albums regardless what certain aging dru... | |
Use pink noise disc to warm up stereo Haven’t done any FDA-mandated, double-blind studies but I’m of a similar opinion as RVP. Processing signal vs simply powered up seems necessary to reach some kind of optimum performance level. Pink noise getcha there faster than music? Dunno, but ... | |
Higher end value cables Lots of good suggestions. Call Steve at The Cable Co. and see what he recommends, as well. They do have a lending library that will let you audition candidates at home. https://www.thecableco.com | |
Newbie Question Hello Stu - Check out Cocktail Audio. They might make an all in one like you are looking for: rip, store and play back. Don't know if the DAC is by-passable. Dunno about pricing. Audio Advisor carried them and has other offerings that might be... | |
Still looking for a DAC I can demo at home. . . @stuartk I wasn't doing any serious DAC shopping when I got the Gungnir. Had been using a Musical Fidelity V-DAC w/V-Link 192. Came across a B-stock Gungnir on Audio Advisor back when they carried Schiit gear. The price was right and given what... | |
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Magnus Ostrom - Searching for JupiterDaniel Herskedal - Slow Eastbound Train | |
Still looking for a DAC I can demo at home. . . Stu - Best way to resolve concerns about the Yggsdrasil being too "analytical" would be to take advantage of Schiit’s 15 day money back guarantee (less restocking) and try it in-home (as you propose). Run signal through it 24/10 (I use Track 9 of ... | |
No frills balanced ss integrated amp? Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. @skoczylas mentioned First Watt. As a result of that suggestion and Wolf Garcia’s experience with Silverline Preludes and a Dennis Had SEP amp (I have 2nd gen Preludes), I’m "auditioning" a First Watt F7. It... | |
Schiit taking orders (as of Dec 23) on Freya preamp @wolf_garcia Was hoping you would post experience with the Freya, Wolf. Glad it is sounding good. Those Tung-Sols have also gotten good press over on Head-Fi. I followed your comments about the Dennis Had SEP amp and the Preludes. Then when I ... | |
Schiit taking orders (as of Dec 23) on Freya preamp FWIW - an update on Freya:In another thread (can’t find it at the moment) I’d commented about some "warbling" heard when Freya was in mute. The other night I noticed I could hear this noise from the listening position when Freya had been switched ... | |
Best Footers for DAC? You might try out some DIY roller blocks. I'm using them between DAC and wood plinth. Between plinth and equipment console shelf, am using 3 cork & rubber Isol-Pads. When you say, you have tried Vibrapods, do mean the soft rubber Vibrapod f... |