jji666
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| Ethernet cables Guys, the fact is there are as many or more knowledgeable folks who disagree with your network logic as agree. You just all happen to collect and represent a vocal majority here. That’s all fine but it’s important that newbies know that it’s far... | |
| Ethernet cables With due respect, just for balance of message, an actual computer network engineer will tell you that any adequately designed cat 5e or above cable, within spec., will deliver the same sound. Secondarily, be careful with Cat 8 and such - for reas... | |
| The Horror My two cents is that the OP has plenty of fine gear but could probably use to put in substantial efforts to optimize the system: ---Doesn’t look like the speakers are optimally placed. For one thing that is a lot of toe in for Maggies. They may ... | |
| Recommendations for really well-recorded music for high-end audio system demo And if you have DVD-A or 5.1 SACD capability, consider that. It's more of a wow factor for many folks. | |
| Recommendations for really well-recorded music for high-end audio system demo Lyle Lovett - If I Had a Boat Kraftwerk - Tour de France | |
| Digital LP’s Everyone seems to miss this point. It matters a lot. I cannot speak for others, but I am not missing that point. I just don't find it to be generally true that hi rez is inherently better sound. What I have found to be true is that some hi re... | |
| Digital LP’s To answer the OP's initial question, no I have not noticed that. What I have noticed is that format is secondary to mastering choices and other "care" taken with the recording itself. Plus, digital recording goes back quite a few decades at this... | |
| why expensive streamers Because people should be able to enjoy their expensive bling without being questioned all the time by people who understand computer networking. | |
| For city apartment dweller audiophiles. Have you ever had neighbors banging on your walls? I've been on both sides of this one. I do believe a little tolerance is in order on Friday and Saturday nights, but on school/work nights, best to be respectful of others' desire for quiet. We actually got our neighbors kicked out of our apartme... | |
| One answer to an oft-asked question. Up until all of my social group had kids, we had a weekly regular night to get together and listen to music or watch concert videos and we would share and get to explore lots of new music. I miss those times. People don't seem to have the patie... | |
| It's a Long-shot: Meridian G02 conversion to balanced tape out Yep, I run most of my connections balanced (or at least XLR...not sure if every device follows pure balanced standards). It's odd that Meridian references a cable...but hasn't responded as to how to get it or that it's not available anymore. ... | |
| It's a Long-shot: Meridian G02 conversion to balanced tape out Thanks again. I'm not driving a studio tape machine anyway. I would just be using the 2 tape outputs, combined into a balanced connection, to feed a balanced XLR distribution amp. I just want to squeeze that extra 1% audio quality by avoiding a... | |
| It's a Long-shot: Meridian G02 conversion to balanced tape out Thank you Erik! Yes, very uncommon... | |
| Is it okay to run two amplifiers for two speakers Don’t confuse bridging with biamping. Biamping is using the two channels on a stereo amp to run one speaker by connecting one channel to the bass and the other to the treble/midrange if the speaker is set up to do that. It has minimal effect other... | |
| Those rare albums that are great on first listen. Many albums are challenging and are an acquired taste, but ultimately the most rewarding. BUT some albums are great just from the first time! The Clash - London Calling Beatles - Abbey Road REM: Reckoning The Who - Tommy Nirvana - Nevermind... |