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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...