jbuhl
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| Sound quality of Roon First started out with a Roon Core running on an iMAC and using a Bryston BDP as endpoint then into my DAC. Bryston Manic Moose uses MPD and it sounded better than Roon when I took Roon out of the system. Then I moved the Core to a SGC ST and hard... | |
| Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2 https://www.modwright.com/products/ls-100-tube-preamp.php | |
| New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming? Bryston BDP pi on here. I have one and they make a great Roon endpoint. | |
| Need recommendations for a streamer I used Bryston BDP-3 checks all those boxes I think. I also agree with previous post that a mesh network with a hardwired node at you rig has worked well for me. | |
| New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming? If you're doing Roon just get a Sonore Ultra Rendu and go USB to the DAC | |
| Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2 If you like the Levinson gear there is a 526 over on TMR just under your max budget. Levinson-Pre | |
| Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2 I have never owned Octave gear but I did hear their stuff at RMAF. You might add their pre to your considerations. Octave Pre | |
| iOS wired thru decent DAC vs BS Node 2i alone I have not tested against a BS node. But I have tested an iPAD streaming from the Qobuz app hard wired to my DAC via USB. I was surprised how good it sounded streaming 24/96. Maybe a little bit flatter sound stage than my streamer but still pu... | |
| Subwoofer with Floorstanding Speakers? I just put in a REL T/9 in with my floor standing speakers. As soon as I can find another matching unit used im going to make it 2. Be hard to live without it now. I am with a @knotscott: I keep the sub volume and crossover low. I loaned a frien... | |
| Should I upgrade from a Mac Mini to a dedicated server or should I upgrade my dac? Moving the ROON core from my Mac Mini to an SGC ST was the right move for me. Already had a Pi based streamer and a descent DAC. | |
| Tube Integrated Under 1,500 Rogue Sphinx V3 at $1800. Had it for two years now, lovely integrated that is extremely musical and not fussy. I will look at Rogue again if I ever decide to get another pre/amp. There is a Sphinx V2 over on usaudiomart for $850. You could u... | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion @testrun getting a SGC i5 might be my next small step. Could add it to my network rack and move Roon off my Mac mini. One of the best moves I made was getting my ROONS core off a MAC mini and onto a SGC ST. It might be a small step but its... | |
| Class D Integrated Amplifier Recommendations. https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/ps-audio-stellar-strata-integrated-amplifier/ | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion I will use it strictly as a Roon endpoint Might consider the Bryston BDP 3.14. Especially if your using Roon. I just have there dac-less BDP-pi and it makes a great Roon endpoint. REview of the DAC which is basically whats in the BD... | |
| Lumin U1 or Bryston Bdp2 Bryston has a terrible interface. The interface is a significant part of the experience. The MM interface certainly is spartan 🐗 and is due for a facelift. I just have the poor mans version (BDP Pi) but this little unit sounds great and it ... |