jaytor
Responses from jaytor
| Digital music files quality? A couple of examples and where in the song you are hearing the problems may allow others to try to reproduce. I have sometimes noticed a difference between Tidal vs Qobuz vs RIP from CD or download, but I have assumed that this is a difference in ... | |
| the air dielectric @dweller - I think it is sulfer hexafluoride that is commonly used as an electrical dielectric. It would seem this would be a better choice than air since it would prevent oxidation of conductors, but would require that the cables be completely se... | |
| DAC choices -- help me cross the line A friend brought his Border Patrol DAC over a few months ago. At the time, I was using a Schiit Yggdrasil A2. The Border Patrol was smooth sounding, a bit laid back, and more forgiving than the Yggy. On my system, I preferred the Yggy with it's pu... | |
| Choice between 2 speaker cable types. Over the years, I've tried a lot of different speakers cables ranging from the original Monster Cable to $6K MIT cables and many in between. As others have stated, there are no absolutes and a cable that works well in one system won't necessarily ... | |
| Why would I need Roon? I agree that Spotify offers a better UI than Tidal and Qobuz. Since I can't access my Roon library from my phone, I usually use Spotify with Apple Carplay in the car. I also find it good for finding new music, although Roon Radio has gotten extrem... | |
| Why would I need Roon? I am using a Bryston BDP-2 as a Roon endpoint, connected to my Roon ROCK via ethernet (with an EtherRegen in between), and AES/EBU connection to my Denafrips Terminator. I did not hear a difference between Roon and Manic Moose, but far prefer Roon... | |
| Why would I need Roon? The Node2i works as a Roon endpoint, so no need to get ride of it. You will need some device to run Roon core if you decide to go that way. This can run on a Mac/PC on the same network, or a dedicated music server. I use a dedicated Intel NUC runn... | |
| DIY "HiFi" cables - and why I don't trust BJC and the likes I'm not sure if the OP meant to criticize all DIY cables or those "cable companies" that are being disingenuous about their added value. I completely agree that cable companies that use readily available bulk cable, add some connectors and some wo... | |
| Which USB Re Clocker @electroslacker - Thanks for the link. | |
| Which USB Re Clocker I have to agree with @roberttdid on this. Not that you should necessarily replace your DAC if you like it, but that reclocking the USB isn't, by itself, going to make a difference if the DAC is using an asynchronous USB input with buffering. The D... | |
| Is Roon Nucleus the best choice for Roon Core and as server? Building your own Roon ROCK server is a great way to save some money and still get an top-notch product. My configuration used the following parts:Intel NUC8i7BEH (i7 gen8): $659Crucial 8GB DDR4 x2: $58Transcend 128GB PCIe SSD: $29Samsung 860 1TB ... | |
| Which USB Re Clocker @electroslacker said: So now Denafrips releases a series of Digital to Digital converters (Iris and Gaia) and Terminator owners claim they are getting significant improvements with the costlier model In the chain. Where have you heard/read this?... | |
| Bluesound node 2i I think it depends on how clean your wireless is. If you are in an apartment building or condo and have lots of neighbors that are clogging up the wireless channels, you're like to have more dropped packets which can cause issues. Generally, the 5... | |
| Implementing a Roon Core Server--Success & Comments I built my Roon server using a NUC8i7BEH with 8GB RAM and 128GB PCIe SSD. After using it for a couple months, I decided to get an Akasa Turing fanless case so that I could move the server close to my equipment in my listening room. At the same tim... | |
| Roon: is it just a pretty face for browsing music? @gasnsteering - can you provide an example of content not available through Roon? |