grannyring
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| help on changing capacitors An important consideration with that site is the listening tests were only done in speaker crossovers, not electronics. Typically just on the high pass circuit only. This is very important to remember. They will not necessarily sound the same in a... | |
| help on changing capacitors The Odams are mid priced high end caps and nowhere near $1200 a set. They sound 2x better than $50 caps. Just giving the facts and the OP can decide. The Miflex caps I compared were $70 plus each. The Odams are around $90. The cheaper Miflex ca... | |
| Uptone EtherRegen or Gigafoil v4??? You can use ethernet now with the advent of Network Acoustics ENO ethernet filter and cables. Amazing sound without a bunch of boxes. | |
| "Mytek Empire monoblock power amps, with GaN based technology." Input impedance is too low for many good tube preamps. 10k is just too low. I really dislike it when I see amps with input impedances that low. Just a shame and should be avoided by the builder. | |
| help on changing capacitors Vcap Odams are a better choice for both sound quality and fit. I directly compared to Miflex in both dac and preamp builds/upgrades and the Odam is clearly the better sounding cap. The Miflex sounds forward and a tad forced in the upper mids and ... | |
| Streaming Sound Quality - Want the very best sound quality? Network Acoustics ENO... I will let @richtruss answer this question. I just know his ethernet cables are spectacular and should indeed “help”. Yes, the ENO USB cable is indeed better than mine! Even better than my newer Helix design. | |
| Streaming Sound Quality - Want the very best sound quality? Network Acoustics ENO... I tried the Intona and a bunch of other stuff. The ENO is just in a different league in terms of sonic gains. Easily the best upgrade I have ever made in audio. For me this is the bottom line of the ENO products and my streaming enjoyment. A no-br... | |
| Streaming Sound Quality - Want the very best sound quality? Network Acoustics ENO... I have not heard their digital cable as I don’t use one in my system. However, everything I have heard sounds best in class so I image that cable will also. | |
| Dali speakers They are great speakers as I have owned the Epicon 6’s for 4 years now. I would not be concerned one iota about the above comment as they sound just wonderful in every way. The only way to know is by living with them over time in your space. I hav... | |
| Streaming Sound Quality - Want the very best sound quality? Network Acoustics ENO... Yes indeed. I am so enjoying the NE USB cable. Wonderful ease and a sense of noise. My dac does not need the 5V conductor so mine was built without it. Easily the finest sounding USB cable I have had in my system. I also love the flexibility ... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling Yes I use a 4-1 ratio on all my IC builds. Just my preference. For a one meter length I use 2-13 foot runs for the Helix in my ICs. | |
| To Roon or not to Roon? Sounds like Roon does not play as well as it can with Auralic products. | |
| MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3? The WE tube is known for the mids, but does have rolled off highs and less defined bass. As far as upgrades. I have done some 14 units for Agoners now. Replace the output caps to Vcap Odam 2.2uf/400v. You can add Vcap Cutf .01uf in a bypass pos... | |
| To Roon or not to Roon? Love Roon and the latest update is simply awesome. Just a dream to use and to organize my music. Never had a single problem or glitch. I use mine with an Innuos Zenith and they play well together. | |
| Some interesting stats from Discogs Funny how folks just argue for the medium they are most comfortable with. They all can sound great when optimized. Just enjoy your music in the manner that you are most comfortable with. I happen to stream because today’s streaming gear and techno... |