goheelz
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| How does high-pass filter requirement affect system decisions? @nrenter Just the information I needed on the Pangea AC cables, thanks! | |
| Best of both worlds, Vandersteen and B&W Subwoofer(s) is an option of course. But when you get a chance, listen to the Vandersteen 5A. Bass is excellent, and you’d keep the Vandersteen sound, which you prefer (for good reason) to the B&W house sound. | |
| How does high-pass filter requirement affect system decisions? @nrenter You mention getting Pangea 9-gauge AC cables for your Vandersteen speakers. Did these fit the low profile IEC plugs on the Vandy's? A lot of AC cords don't . . .thanks! | |
| New Sony HAP-Z1ES Firmware Out Today Thanks to everyone for the various helpful info on this thread. Found a Sony at ta good price, and I've now installed the HAP-Z1ES in my system and ripped a few hundred CDs to the internal hard drive. Took a little while, but now it's done, and ... | |
| McIntosh MAC 1900/PSB 5T burning smell Are you building a antiques-only system? If so, maybe get the old Mac receiver an expensive repair, which will not be cost-effective IMO, but then you'll have the sentimental glow of an Olde Audio Experience. Surely the eBay (basically flea marke... | |
| Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC CAT6 cable's not going to help. Sony HAP-Z1ES has no digital outputs other than USB. But there are both RCA and XLR outputs . . . | |
| Hardware Options for Streaming Music From Internet via Pandora, Tidal, etc. The Sony HAP-Z1ES player allows Internet radio streaming via Tunein. Thanks to a recent firmware update, it also supports Spotify streaming. | |
| Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC The Sony app works via WiFi on tablet devices. I use both iPad and iPhone as a remote. The Sony can also be powered on/off with the app. Music selection is convenient via the app and quite easy to use. I especially like the search function on th... | |
| Sony HAP Z1ES or tablet with DAC With the HAP-Z1ES, additional memory can be added via USB. For example, a multi-TB drive to expand the stock 1 TB hard drive. The Sony retrieves music files automatically from a computer, which in my case is located away from the music room. I'... | |
| Confessions from a VPI owner of some 30 years @slaw Lots of unfair piling on VPI in this thread. That seems to be the way with very successful audio brands who encounter loquacious "experts" around here. But everything you describe suggests a weak dealer, rather than an all-out VPI problem. ... | |
| Sony Hapz1es or blue sound....... OK, finally took delivery of my Sony HAP-Z1ES. Great product so far, although I'm still learning the ins and outs of how to use it. Spotify: works great with my Spotify Premium account. Simple to switch between hard-drive and streaming. Tidal ... | |
| Sony Hapz1es or blue sound....... No Tidal, but I think the Sony does allow Spotify streaming. Could it stream Tidal with another firmware update? | |
| Best options for connecting my iPhone/iPod/iPad for home stereo use? AudioQuest Dragonfly Red DAC gets this job done. Sounds OK for digital:iPhone (or iPad) > Apple Camera Lightning-to-USB wire > AQ Dragonfly Red (or Black) > 3.5mm plug to 2 RCA wire > preamp line input | |
| How does high-pass filter requirement affect system decisions? Glad you asked this question, as I'd been pondering it myself. Doesn't it make sense that going bi-amped with Vandersteen powered loudspeakers is an invitation to go with tubes for the upper range? I say this as a curious Vandersteen 5A owner wi... | |
| Reading Room: Dedicated Vinyl System, Suggestions Lots of options. My system is in a room that size. Have a look. Sort of depends on budget and goals. Provide more info and suggestions will follow, from lots of directions. |