ianrmack
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| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC Alvin, I have not yet done this. Yet I am curious as I read reviews where the person only marginally prefers Lumin over BS and I’ve always wondered if it’s just the case where Ethernet is slightly better than wifi.I may just follow my own advice..... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC Just buy one and try: $50 to $75.00 | |
| New streamer This topic has been covered here in at least 25 threads. | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC @ AlvinNo! Not at all about drop outs, but more about some sort of noise with wifi that can corrpt signal compared to ethernet direct.and NO AGAIN on your need to get bad wires. just get one of there:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UBU8IE/ref=cm_sw_... | |
| Do different streamers really sound different when using an external DAC I have a Node 2i going to a Chord Qutest with a Teddy Pardo LPS.have been pondering an “upgrade” to the streamer/“transport”.I have read much of a comparison between Lumin U1 Mini and Node 2i. In the end, from at least what I have read here and el... | |
| Dynaudio resolution What I love about Dynaudio is their overall neutrality.allows me to assemble a system up stream that is also neutral or I can adjust components to achieve the sound I want knowing that the speakers will be truthful.but, their product range is huge... | |
| Former Special 40 - Advice on next purchase? How about a pair of Dynaudio special heritage? | |
| I was literally minutes from purchasing the Special 40's... The Dynaudios rock.the Harbeths croon.be careful....ive owned both. I like to rock.I like the Dyns. | |
| New Dynaudio Heritage Special..?..! I’d pick up a pair of these used for $4,500 tops.I get that the best components from Evidence series were basically put into the old Contour form factor from the 90’s.That appeals to me.$7k...?...not so much. | |
| New Dynaudio Heritage Special..?..! I’d pick up a pair of these used for $4,500 tops.I get that the best components from Evidence series were basically put into the old Contour form factor from the 90’s.That appeals to me.$7k...?...not so much. | |
| Looking for a good system for my apartment. Any advise? belles Aria has a MM phone stage.buy “gently used” and save 20-40%!just make sure to get an amp/speaker combo that has documented synergies.wpc should be in line with speaker sensitivity, etc. | |
| Looking for a good system for my apartment. Any advise? Dynaudio Evoke 20sBelles Aria Integrated ampBluesound Node 2iDH Labs cables everywheregood stands$5,000 list.You didn’t give a budget.I have a similar system and listen to a TON of Dead and Dead and Co. | |
| New Dynaudio Heritage Special..?..! kenjit...BecuAse I’m feeling charitable, let me break down the economics...approximately.$7,000 is customer msrp$4,200 is ~ dealer cost.$3,500 is distributor costthere for $3500 GROSS profit to Dynaudio $1,000 in marketing and sales costs$500 in G... | |
| New Dynaudio Heritage Special..?..! well, kenjit, I’m sure glad you don’t have budgeting responsibilities here...😉that’s not quite how business works on earth. But, thanks for playing.agree that $7k is a wee high and, in western civilization, we do not begrudge those who seek to mak... | |
| New Dynaudio Heritage Special..?..! @kenjit Sure, dude...whatevs...;-)smoke some more snake oil and see if you can detect sonic differences of silver AC cords into stand mount active monitors....right...ok...I’ll be in the garage. |