ianrmack
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| Best Wireless ear buds for SOUND..??! Sony @ $169 or so.they sound good, but still don’t quite get loud enough. Still better than the nes I tried. But my budget was $150 or so. Can spend $250+, but these are just for gym.But, I’m comparing them to my Cardas A8s via an Audioquest Drago... | |
| How much difference in Sound quality can be expected from different streamers? Lots of threads on this already.just like with CDTs, you will see the same variances with streamers - the new transport. Same say yes, some say no, some say YMMV, etc.i think streaming with Tidal works and produces very fine SQ. Plus, the access ... | |
| Belles Aria integrated compared to the Signature I have an Aria Int Signature.It replaced a Soloist 1.I have not heard the Aria Int.Asked the dealer the same question and his reply was:"The Aria Signature is really nice. Clearly more powerful than the Aria it takes wonderful control of the bass ... | |
| The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier When I had an LFD NCSE mk II (from 2015- 2018) it had two service issues that required repairs.That was a problem. The distributor at the time, Fidelis (in NH), referred me to a 3rd party repair guy. He fixed the first issue but it returned 2 year... | |
| The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier I have had LFD amps including the NCSE MK II.loved for jazz but just had no balls or soul.I think that same dealer has a pretty clear distribution path with LFD with very few national competitors. Belles has several dealers inc. in NY area.The Bel... | |
| The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier FWIW: Took delivery of an Aria Signature last week.Bluesound Node 2i - Chrod Qutest with Teddy Pado PS - Dynaudio S40s - Audience Au24e cables.VERY engaging.FULL sound.WEIGHTY delivery.Smooth, yet muscular.Sophisticated presence.Just LOVE it and i... | |
| Amps for Dynaudio ? Since you provide very little data on what sound you seek, then good luck wading through everyone’s guesses. Jazz, rock, EDM....you provide no music prefs.so,, in that case, any amp at any price with power. will work. You were too lazy to even ind... | |
| Help me complete my stereo system (Harbeth, ClearAudio Concept). Another vote for Belles Aria integrtaed with MM phono.I drove my C7s with a Belles Soloist 1 and it was great. Harbeths sometimes need some real current to get them to move some air...;-)I have an Aria Signature Integrated today. | |
| Integrated Amp for Dynaudio Special 40 These dave and troy dudes are shamekess shills. OP sats budget is $3k. These tools Move into selling mode at 6000. foook offIDrive special 40s with an area signature and it is outstanding truly | |
| Between a Node 2i and DAC: Does Coax cable quality really matter? I have chord Qutest so jitter not much of issue.I used iFi on older DAC and thought it was a subtle improvement.may look at new coax...why not, right...? | |
| buget used amp ? I used that adcom pre with a B&K Audio ST-140 with fantastic results.your budget if you can find one.https://www.ebay.com/itm/B-K-BK-ST-140-power-amplifier/264764252558?hash=item3da52de18e:g:Ez4AAOSw8R... | |
| Can a Bluesound Node 2i power supply really be upgraded? @fuzzdude:Thanks for the condescension. It Usually is a poor substitute for substance.There is an art form in finding performance in value products and then enhancing that value incrementally. But, feel free to do as you see fit. There is no one s... | |
| Can a Bluesound Node 2i power supply really be upgraded? @fuzztone Stuck with BLuos? Hardly. Even so, it's widely regarded as a solid iOS app. Very stable with easy 3rd part integration to Tidal, Qobuz, etc.I can use it if I want.I can go from Tidaldirect.I can use Bluetooth.I can use WiFi.I can use eth... | |
| ARE WILSON AUDIO WATT PUPPY 8 FOR 6 GRAND A GOOD DEAL? Yawn.trust your own ears.no one knows your gear and your music so your lack of info here sets you up for a crap shoot.just do it, dude...man the F up and buy EM!! | |
| Streamer wanted Arcam has a better DAC but a total crap user interface.@rvpaino: not sure what youre looking for and your process seems random.On one hand, you dropped $2K on a Lumin then cancelled it. Then, OTOH, you bash the $500 BS without even trying to find ... |