grislybutter

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why expensive streamers
@mikhailark right I am not saying there is no room for poor processing, flawed transmission. I just don't get the $1,000 vs $20,000 streamer argument.   
why expensive streamers
@mikhailark exactly, a data stream doesn't have any other attributes and qualities, which is why I am still waiting for an explanation, what an expensive streamer does differently than one that "just works"     
Quandary
My 0.0002 cents, an audition that costs more than most people's (not members here) amp/speaker/etc. budget is wild.   
why expensive streamers
thanks @nonoise   
why expensive streamers
@nonoise what does the diagram have to do with streamers?  
why expensive streamers
@wokeuptobose I am really just here to learn. I know nothing, especially about streamers and DACs. So far what I learned here is that the streamer delivers a stream of data, like the mailman delivers my mail. I wouldn’t even know if he delivered i... 
why expensive streamers
@jji666 but they can hear the difference. 😊 sometimes I feel audio is like selling water: seller: this is from mountain x, only 100 bottles a day, the purest buyer: this is a plastic box with H2O    
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
I think it's disappointing that such an expensive gear fails. If I had that much money or the tenth of it, I would want to hear it on day one. I would find out by day 3 that it's not 100% working.  Some companies have great reputation, reliabilit... 
My new B Stock speakers
it's a process for sure. I wish my experience has added up to knowledge. But thanks to this forum/the people here, I am making improvements and having fun.  
why expensive streamers
Audiophile grade DAC's are all withing everyone's budget that's just fantastic!   
My new B Stock speakers
I will stay away from the breakin comments because I am the odd one here. Given my dog: nothing like speakers.😂 She is still crazy, but lovely.  
Sometimes you just get lucky
@knotscott stories / memories like yours is why I come here.  😊  
Sometimes you just get lucky
my version is that I had some incredibly valuable items, sold them for $10, borrowed $190 to buy the bike, and the bike got stolen on day 2. (I am lying it was day 1.)  
Amp vs Preamp
I would say it depends on your budget. In the low end, amps make a bigger difference - with decent, quality preamps of course, not just anything. All in the $100-500 range. To use a analogy (a horrible one 😂 stop reading here) the preamp gives y... 
Great song by the Clash
I still to this day don't understand why, but I love the Clash