hgeifman
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| Qobuz Users Update? I was a Qobuz Beta Tester and have been using Qobuz for many months and doing most of my listing using their hi-res albums (24-bit/96 and 24-bit/192). The setup was very easy. I logged into Qobuz on my MAC Computer and created a Qobuz account. ... | |
| Denafrips Terminator vs other dacs As noted above, the MBS Discrete DAC is priced at $9,950 and this includes one external power supply. The recommended optional 2nd power supply is priced at $1,450. The DAC comes equipped with a single power supply, but can be augmented with a sec... | |
| Oppo 103 comparison with an Ayre Codex As noted above, your Ayre Codex DAC will sound much better when you use its balanced XLR outputs. Does your preamp have balanced inputs?In addition, please confirm your Codex DAC is set to operate as a DAC and not a preamp/DAC. I assume you are ... | |
| Radio Paradise Free I listen to Radio Paradise on my Aurender N10 Music Server by going to their Internet page and look for Radio Paradise. Aurender is using their 320k stream and it sounds very good. Of course, Tidal and Qobuz have higher fidelity (FLAC streaming)... | |
| DAC - Aqua Formula or Aqua La Scala The Aqua Hifi’s La Scala MKII Optologic DAC uses 2 ECC81 tubes in its analog section. I was told the life of these tubes is around 10,000 hours (?). When you are finished listening to the DAC, do you turn if off or leave it on? What is the imp... | |
| Used DACs in the 10k range The MBS Discrete DAC is very nice and a new unit is $9,950. This is a USA made DAC. http://www.msbtechnology.comFor improved sound quality, the Discrete DAC offers a 2nd power supply option so that one power supply handles the ladder DAC section ... | |
| Used DACs in the 10k range There is a Chord Electronics Ltd. The DAVE Reference DAC for sale on Audiogon for $8,499. This DAC has received great reviews. | |
| Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD I agree with tuberist above that a high quality router is required for Tidal and Qobuz streaming. I use the Luxul WIRELESS ROUTER KIT – EPIC 3 AC3100 WIRELESS ROUTER & CONTROLLER W/ DOMOTZ, ROUTER LIMITS AND XAP-1510 AC1900 ACCESS POINT."Thi... | |
| Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD As I stated above, my Tidal signal was sometimes dropping and my ISP Technician said this was caused because the cable signal was slightly out of its required range. This signal variance causes signal dropouts and I suggest you ask your ISP (Inte... | |
| Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD Streaming from Tidal and Qobuz should should sound excellent. Previously my Tidal Streaming service sometimes stopped playing for a few seconds and then started again. In addition, sometimes, my Internet connection completed stopped working whil... | |
| Non-Oversampling (NOS) vs, Thanks for these comments. So, it seems, maybe, NOS is the better way to go. What NOS based DAC’s should I look at? Are there any USA made NOS DAC’s? Thanks. | |
| DAC Suggestions for Aurender N100C I recommend you audition the Ayre Codex DAC. Its list price is $1,995. AND, there are 2 listed for sale on Audiogon. One Ayre Codex DAC is listed at $1,150 (8/10) and the other is $1,364 (9/10). The Codex DAC supports USB and Toslink outputs o... | |
| Integrated amplifier search As you requested above, the Ayre EX-8 amp Dimensions are:17.25″ W x 13.00″ D x 3.75″ HWeight24 pounds (11 kg) | |
| Integrated amplifier search Any interest in the Ayre EX-8 integrated amp? The amp is fully balanced, has a DAC and might be something to consider. It also includes a streamer that might be useful. See below from their web site:“The EX-8 integrated amplifier provides a tot... | |
| Axpona 2019 Unfortunately, I cannot attend Axpona and am asking if Anyone has visited the Ayre Acoustics booth #8331? Any comments and listening experience on their EX-8 integrated amp would be appreciated? Thanks. |