jbuhl
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| Why Streaming Service Sounds ‘Flat’ vs Tune In /Local FM /Radio Paradise Radio Paradise Sq always surprises me | |
| any current integrated amps in market have great dacs? Some of the Moon integrated amps come with a DAC and are similar price point. PS Audio Stellar Integrated if you can do class D Peachtree also has integrated class D Krell 300i can be had used for around $5k (might be a little more with a DAC) ... | |
| Help settle a streaming argument! Streamers make a difference in SQ in my experience | |
| upgrade path from my current speakers? (Dynaudio Special Forty) I agree with the sub suggestion. Lots of used subs on the market. Do 2 as they are easier to integrate. | |
| New Speaker advice I have the Aria 926 and I have compared them head to head in my listening room with Sonus Faber Sonetto III, Quad S series and Now going head to head with Quad Z-4. Finally I think i might like the Z-4s a little better but I still love the "Big Op... | |
| Streamer with decent app The Dynaudio Focus XD series powered speakers will appear on your network. You could use your phone and the Tidal/Spotify native apps and take advantage of the high resolutions streams available on Tidal. No boxes at all in your bedroom. Just spea... | |
| Streamer with decent app Thoughts on the bluesound powernode? If you like the Sonos interface you can find Sonos Connects for cheap on the used market. Then for $500 have Wyred 4 Sound modify it, they replace the S/PDIF output stage and clock. I have been using one as ... | |
| Streamer with decent app https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb6bgc-simaudio-moon-neo-ace-solid-state | |
| McIntosh MI502 Dang It intended this to go into the amps/pre section 😖 | |
| Upgrading my streaming/digital system- what would make the most sense? When I was running ROON core on a MAC mini the soundstage was pancake flat. My little Bryston BDP Pi sounded better going directly to my music server and playing RadioParadise at 16/48 resolution. Upgraded to and SGC ST i5 and now ROON sounds as g... | |
| Quick subwoofer like SVS micro 3000 Take a look at the Velodyne Micro V. Might be a tad over the $1K budget https://soundapproach.com/pub/media/pdfs/Velodyne-MicroVee-X-review.pdf | |
| speakers for small room Maybe just add a 2nd Sub first and see where you are. Then move from there. | |
| Best skiinny floorstanders The Dynaudio Contour 30i would be worth considering | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? Here is a path that will tie you up for a bit. The New Cambridge Audio CXN V2 is Roon Ready. explore upgrading to that and firing up a Roon trial and running the core on a PC or desktop you might have on the network. At this point you are not te... | |
| CD players, 5-6K https://www.stereophile.com/content/hegel-music-systems-mohican-cd-player |