jastralfu
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| Meitner Ma3 Streaming vs Aurender Not heard either of these but wondering why you would choose both? If you choose an Aurender as a source and want a Meitner DAC then get just a Meitner DAC without the streaming. Or pick up the Meitner Ma3 or an Aurender A200 or A20 (which would... | |
| Is R.E.M. underrated by new music nerds? @simao same here, just like most, if not all here, music is associated with a time and place. As much as it brings back memories, I'm certain I would still like it if I heard it for the first time today, it's just really good music. I had never h... | |
| Is R.E.M. underrated by new music nerds? @simao I love Jane’s Addiction. They didn’t get the credit they deserved imo but I don’t really care cause I think they’re great and they always seem to make it into a playlist or two of mine. | |
| McIntosh C52 to C53? I wouldn’t spend money on the C53 just for the DA2 module. You’d get better mileage out of spending that money on a separate DAC. Keep the N10 and C52 and buy a DAC. You could get an outstanding one for the price of a C53. | |
| Songs you use when auditioning gear @blue-magoo Ok Computer is a great album. I just spun up Jellyfish Spilt Milk that’s on the list from your link. I haven’t listened to that album in ages. | |
| Songs you use when auditioning gear @veerossi love Marcus Miller. Amazing bassist, both tracks you mentioned sound outstanding. | |
| Songs you use when auditioning gear @troutstreamnm definitely Yes and ELP. Starship Trooper is a great song to use as is From the Beginning. @signaforce absolutely so many great suggestions. I’m having trouble keeping up with them! | |
| on the cheap Sorry about that I was part pulling this thread way off track. Bluesound Vault would work as would the Innuos ZENmini Mk3. Not sure what inexpensive is to you though as the Vault is $1400 and the Innuos is $2400-$3000 but you can find used for $... | |
| on the cheap Wi-Fi is layer 2 as well. I don’t think there is a difference of opinion about whether Ethernet or Wi-Fi works, it was a question of whether Ethernet refers to a wired protocol vice a wireless one. Ethernet is wired, Wi-Fi is wireless. Wi-Fi use... | |
| Advice regarding separate DAC purchase One last thing, the DAC1 module is a decent DAC and, if you don’t want to spend money on a new one, is more than capable. Streaming is a fantastic way to listen to and discover new music. | |
| Advice regarding separate DAC purchase The Pontus is not a lateral move but, given the investment level you spent on the integrated, something in the $4-$5k range will likely serve you better. If that is not economically feasible the Pontus is definitely several steps up from the DAC1... | |
| Seeking Honest Opinions: Your Experience with McIntosh Audio Gear I own the MA8900 integrated amp which I love. As far as directly answering your questions: Sound Quality: I would describe my system likely on the slightly warm side of neutral but with plenty of detail. It has a wide, tall and deep soundstag... | |
| on the cheap I did a bit more reading and I take back my previous assertion. Ethernet is a wired protocol, wi-fi is a wireless protocol. @mahler123 the definitions you stated are the correct definitions and have always been. Once the data makes it to the netwo... | |
| Advice regarding separate DAC purchase @gjohns i have the MA8900 as well and I use a Hermes DDC connected to a Pontus II 12th Anniversary DAC. I find it to be much better than the DAC1 module in soundstage, imaging, smoothness with increased detail, transients and decay (pretty much ev... | |
| Do you trust your ears more than measurements? When I read the subject line my initial response was I trust my ears. Then I read @hilde45 comment and I reconsidered. I trust my ears and not strictly measurements. However, listening and then taking measurements in my room allowed me to make... |