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| Jaw Dropping Improvement? Hello,Another idea or upgrade is the streamer it’s self. Upgrading the whole streamer/DAC itself. The Teac TN-505 all in one smokes the BlueSound. Not because Blue sound is bad. I added a BlueSound Node 2i and I really appreciate it for what it is... | |
| Best DAC For My Setup Under $10k Hello,You have serious money to spend on a DAC. To me DACs have a sound signature. You would have to demo them. All of the DACs listed here are really great. If you have the inputs on your preamp available. Maybe get two or keep you chip based DAC... | |
| Ribbon Tweeters and Animal Hair Hello,Cats really dislike aluminum foil and sticky stuff. You can use it to deter the cat from getting on top of the speakers or around them. The real issue is keeping them clean. See if you can figure out how to clean them. Also, I would add a he... | |
| Killer used integrated for Hello,I agree with the Rega Brio. If you feel you would be upgrading the Rega soon I second upgrading the amps on your existing system. You can add a nice Rouge RP1 tube preamp for $1500 later to improve on the system and Rouge has home theater pa... | |
| Jaw Dropping Improvement? Hello,I have tested quite a few DACs with the BlueSound Node 2i. The DAC inside is ok and adequate, but not ideal. The Cambridge was good but light on the treble. The Teac mentioned above was very good. It’s right below 2k and has the streamer bui... | |
| Strange buzz issue! Hello,First, Are the amp and preamp on the same power strip. Try a cheep power strip so the outlets are not fully separated.Second, Sometimes changing the tubes helps. On a preamp that does not cost a lot. Next would be the ones on the amp. That ... | |
| Ok to adjust balance to achieve center vocal image? Hello,Tubes are a fast wearable item compared to caps. The Rouge preamps have an elaborate balance system. I would think it is for this purpose. Besides, who says you cannot listen the way you prefer to listen. I have a Shiit Loki equalizer for ch... | |
| will changing to solid-state make the bass in my wilson sophias better at low volume? Hello,The subs are a no brainer. I have two RELs and they really help out the bass at all volumes. You have to turn up the amp so much to get those divers moving on your front speakers. Not the case with subs. Next is the type of amp. Mark Levs ha... | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? Hello,I have played with several types of DACs. It depends on your system. Right now I am playing with an older R2R Electrocompaniet DAC. R2R has a more subdued sound, but better separation. The Denifrips is a winner. I like how they doubled the t... | |
| Bulk power cables suggestions Hello,For your amps that draw serious current or produce decent heat stick to a min of 2 meters and 12 AWG. If it’s a source I would go a minimum of 1.5 meters and 14 AWG. I use Nordost in my system due to this is what I could audition and sounded... | |
| HOW MUCH DO NON-AUDIO FACTORS INFLUENCE YOUR AUDIO PURCHASES? Hello,I agree with the LED color because most cannot be dimmed or shut off. I get the red led color for lights off listening. I have blue led on my gear. Very bright, almost too bright. Sound comes first. | |
| My really dumb tube mistake(s) Hello,I auditioned the Rouge RP7 preamp. So good. It is on my wishlist. If I bought a tube piece of equipment. I think I would buy a second set of tubes. Break them both in to have the perfect backup. I heard on the Rouge RP9 they have NOS Russian... | |
| Suggestions for New CD Player Mids are awesome! https://holmaudio.com/This is the shop I use in the Chicagoland area. I just listened to this last night. The Cambridge CXC is a very good transport. You will need to figure out the DAC that goes well with your sound signature a... | |
| Suggestions for New CD Player Hello,You hit the nail on the head with the Rega Apollo. I love the top load feature and the | |
| HOW MUCH DO NON-AUDIO FACTORS INFLUENCE YOUR AUDIO PURCHASES? The sound signature of the amps. There is usually a weak link even at the higher end companies. I do not care about the looks as much as the sound. I have black and silver components. I too love the sound of my system. If I find a product that sou... |