hifihandyman
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| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC When I switched from the Bluesound Vault2i and Node2i streamers to the SOtM SMS-200 Ultra Neo streamer, there was a definite, noticeable, without a doubt difference. My DAC stayed exactly the same, no charge. The SMS-200 was much more confusing ... | |
| Suggestions for New CD Player I bought the top of the line Sony CD/DVD player and stops working frequently. I have sent it back to Sony and they have sent me a brand-new replacement unit several times, but the same problem keeps happening. I gave it to a friend and the same ... | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? I’m seeing what looks like two other pair of speakers there. First thing I would do if I came over is move the two other pair out of that room and pull the Kanta out a bit. I feel those other speakers drivers could be literally “sucking the sound”... | |
| Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ? I absolutely LOVE it when companies show the inside of their components! Even though I have no Earthly idea what any of the parts do, I still get excited when I see the inside. Favorites include my new Denafrips Gaia and Venus II DAC combo and m... | |
| BlueSound Stinks(!), anyone? Are you hard wired or WiFi? These things don’t work worth beans unless they are hard wired. At least for me anyway! Good luck! | |
| How do I pay? This is a common scam, don’t do it!! | |
| The secret to a great amplifier... Crap! My Parasound JC5 looks to have around NINE fuses inside! If I had to choose one, would it be the one with the main power socket? If I change them all that’s a lot of $$$$. | |
| spend on the streamer or on the DAC ? Boy, it sounds like a lot of us are at the same place at the same time. I was quite happy streaming from my Bluesound Vault 2i and simply using the DAC built into my surround processor and everything was great. Then the bug hit and I decided to ... | |
| Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles? Kenji, is that you? | |
| Advice on trustworthy audio resellers who check condition, offer trial period? echohifi.com. These guys are in Portland, Oregon and they are great. Always new great stuff. | |
| Moving up from a Node 2i Dang, this is all very bad news! I've been using my Vault running to my external DAC, and like a lot of people was under the impression that it was just ones and zeroes as well! Ozzy, thanks for asking the question, and I'm eager to see how this... | |
| Forever speakers around $5000 I had great luck with the Magnepan 1.7i and SVS SB-16 Ultra subwoofer. It's a great combination and the Adcom GFA-555 is a wonderful amp to run them. You would have a hard time coming up with a better combo than this. A little hard work getting... | |
| WTB JBL speaker usually, when a user name has underscore and a bunch of numbers, it’s a scam. Beware! | |
| Verastarr---Magnepan Upgrade I just installed the Verastarr upgrades in my Magnepan 3.7i speakers and I'm happy to say the sound has improved. Not by very much, but it is another layer of detail that I'm hearing. Mike is super knowledgeable and pleasure to work with. | |
| Recommendations for high quality Streaming Audio: I have the Bluesound Vault, which is similar to the node. For best performance, run CAT6 to the Node, but you wouldn’t need to run CAT6 to your laptop. You control the Node with laptop, phone, or tablet wirelessly. I’m extremely happy with mine... |