gkelly

Responses from gkelly

Moving to separates
How about you dump that computer as your digital source and look into INNUOS. https://innuos.com/pulse-mini/ getting a dedicated music streamer can be a real eye-opener. Nice listening room you have there.  
Upcoming Trip
I am sure I will use them at home when we return. Had the same idea, now they sit in a bowl along with some miscellaneous audio stuff that never get used. This is definitely one of those situations where it might make sense to get something basic... 
Innuos Zen next-gen vs. Pulsar for streaming...?
For my 30 seconds on their website came away with pulsar has same 300 V power supply thingy As the statement. The next GEN pro was, you could upgrade it to a zenith at a future point for even more improved sound quality.  
Is the "improvement" real or imnagined?
in today’s world, the conclusions you came up with is all the science we need LOL.I still firmly believe that there was a difference when I went from a La-Z-Boy recliner to a Ekorne stressless recliner. Boy, I sure hope this start a thread feat... 
Moving to separates
I’m gonna guess here with your aversion against cables and your inability to hear difference in power upgrades. There wouldn’t be much noticeable improvement on your current situation. the question I’m asking is what is your speaker and before you... 
Marantz 50 vs 30
How much were those Harbeths originally? Take that number and use it as your price guide for your integrated. Synergy is the name of the game. Those are some Nice speakers take your time and research who they play best with. I’m sorry I am not edu... 
DAC, amp and headphone for the following 5 attributes
https://www.schiit.com/products/yggdrasil https://www.schiit.com/products/mjolnir-3 sorry was unaware that you could not search for products on a webpage, but these two are their top-of-the-line Offerings.   
DAC, amp and headphone for the following 5 attributes
look at Schitt for ya https://www.schiit.com/products/loki-max?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwytS-BhCKARIsAMGJyzqXNOhCf4YtulDnfP0vLv15yfOsn4clPTnqbfb6fcP6JacP65fdHkwaAtviEALw_wcB  
Which end is which?
Is there writing along The Cable? If so, follow the direction of the writing.  
Streamer Advice
Since you don’t have a description of your system on your profile page, had to stalk some of your discussions. Seems like most of your system is fairly nice. 👍 Do as @soix suggested. This will give your Meridian a much deserved rest. Plus this wil... 
Streamer Advice
it has been almost a year since you’ve asked this question. So I’m going to assume you’ve saved up your money and ready to pull the trigger. The problem I see that you were going to have as you have a pretty nice DAC. My suggestion is to continue ... 
Question for Atma-sphere, will expensive power cables improve your amplifiers?
It’s human nature to want to modify. How often does a stock Lamborghini stay stock? Compared to a Chevy Cavalier.   
Sirius XM for 80 year olds....... fool's errand?
OK now that we’ve gotten the political Correctness out of the way I can see you’re trying to set up something for your parents. Though my parents have passed recently, I was able to set up a WIIM mini for them, and there was very little learning c... 
Bookshelf speaker pairing with subwoofer
Have you tried using the REL speaker 🔈 pairing calculator that they have on their website. I think this is a useful tool that helps narrowing down choices.  
Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype)
I have this theory that sounds good on paper, but I don’t know if it would work in practice. If You were to donate all your used gear to a young person that that would get more people into this hobby. Then with the avalanche of new music aficionad...