jburidan
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| Best bookshelf speakers KEF LS50 wired, i.e., without built-in plate amp and not the wireless version. But as with any bookshelf speakers, you'll need a subwoofer if you want low bass. You may be able to find a pair used for $850 - $1,000.There are technical reasons why ... | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" jedi1:Ditto, my advice and experience track with yours. I have no financial interest either. Simply wish to steer other music lovers in the right direction. | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" "Also a small company called dCS"Here's a long discussion of FPGAs: https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topic/39190-fpga-dacs/ | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" "PS Audio isn't the only company using FPGAs."Chord is another one. | |
| Decisions, decisions (upgrades to digital front end) https://www.psaudio.com/products/directstream-dac/On sale now | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" tom6897: "Still using Delta Sigma DAC isn’t he?"No, DA conversion is performed by software on the FPGA. | |
| Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC You’re right, biil_k… Bricasti M1 uses the ADI 1955 chip. And while I’m not in a position to evaluate Bricasti -- never heard and can’t afford one -- I wouldn’t invest in a static-state DAC, because I think that FPGA is the future of digital conve... | |
| Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC I would think Bricasti is a solid second-tier performer, in that it tries to squeeze as much as possible from a Sabre chip. But why pay more for less at this point, knowing what FPGA can do? | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" Ditto, never had that issue. | |
| Tube amp suggestions mate with Audionote pre and Tannoy gold monitors Art Audio Jota HC is a good choice for 300B SET sound with plenty of reserve power headroom at 24 watts per channel. Look for used at your price point. | |
| PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass" Here's my advice:If you are a billionaire, buy $$$ DAC, since you can afford to throw it away when the next $$$$ DAC becomes available, and then throw that one away when the next $$$$$ DAC is released, $$$$$$, $$$$$$$, $$$$$$$$, $$$$$$$$$, $$$$$$$... | |
| Vandersteen 5 You got yourself some good speakers, Enjoy! | |
| Can you live with your current speaker until you die? shkong78: Thanks, I'll invite you for a visit and listening session, if I win :) | |
| Can you live with your current speaker until you die? Yes, unless I win the lottery, in which case I'll buy a pair of Tannoy Westminster Royal GR speakers, and a home big enough to house them :) | |
| Anyone used these audio ceramic slow blow fuses from Littlefuse? Yes, I use them. |