jjss49

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A DAC that ought to be better known: RME
@paulcreed maybe my use of the word ’zippy’ is getting us hung up a bit... i found the voicing of the rme to be somewhat treble forward and i would not call the midrange or bass warm... neutral and fast i would say, but not bloomy or warm in the l... 
WILSON AUDIO.....BIG NAME, BIG PRICE........ARE THEY THAT GOOD?
WHAT??? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!! HUH??? WHA YOU SAY???? 
New Amp Choice
opit would be helpful if you would say more about what you are trying to improve in the sound of your system beyond it becoming more ’enveloping’the ge triton 1’s are very efficient, easy to drive, with their self powered bass unitsyou can definit... 
Can a Bluesound Node 2i power supply really be upgraded?
i think the ps upgrade for the node would help the sound of its mediocre dac the most... not sure if there is bang for the buck if it is used as streamer only... maybe knowledgeable persons with real insight into the construction of the node 2i an... 
First HIFI system
opyou asked for feedback... regrets?? 🥴 
First HIFI system
both are sensible starter systems with good sound for the money enjoy! 
What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?
@geof3 As a seller, I expect people to A: be able to read. Read the ENTIRE description. Then B: do due diligence BEFORE offering. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been offered X amount for something, agreed on the terms and then asked a slew o... 
Are warm or colored speakers disrespectful of musicians/producer/engineers?
@jnovak nope, they just want to get paid.that simple statement explains so much of what happens in our world ... we overthink things about human behavior, why things play out as they do... it’s super simple - most people are just trying to get by.... 
What is a reasonable discount from MSRP from a local dealer?
dealer cost is anywhere from 40-75% of msrp depending on the productdifferent manufacturers or importers have may have different or add'l requirements like stocking amounts, marketing dollars spent etc etc 
Recommendations for reliable service of Audio Research or tube gear near Wisconsin?
audio research themselves are just in minnesota... 
I have a serious phobia problem with cleaning records
opVinyl drives me nuts .. Half the time not but when it happens it just sounds like a mess.https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/discovertremendous enjoyment, zero fuss, no fear 👌 
Upgrade from Rogue Audio Sphinx v2
op yes i agree with the others that a better dac would also help get you an improved sound - sorry i somehow missed that in your opening posti would recommend any mhdt r2r unit (there are several), schitt gumby, ayre codex, chord 2qute or ava fet ... 
For Your Edification and Enjoyment re "Burn In", etc.
@ozzy62I love the way @douglas_schroeder seems to dismiss opinions that don’t coincide with his agenda. Very condescending behavior, but it’s really nothing new.while i appreciate his reviews and many of his comments, i would have to agree with yo... 
Speaker pairing for Naim Nait 5i
the nait 5i is a rather lively sounding unitsuggest a slightly smoother warmer speaker than b&w focal or totem, all of which can be bright with solid state amplificationconsider harbeth (i know 800-1200 is difficult, maybe an older model), old... 
Most rooms don’t need acoustical treatment.
multiple identical posts in different a-gon sections