jjss49

Responses from jjss49

Do Costly XLR Cables Make A Difference?
my short answer to op’s question is yes but it depends on how good the system is (as always) -- i also feel rca interconnect sonic differences are more easily heard than balanced... this probably due to the fact the proper balanced design is more... 
New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones)
@nonoise thanks for posting that ’mini-take’ - sometimes just a very few well written, to-the-point paragraphs are much more informative than a multi-page review or a lengthy video review on youtube, so much fluff can and should be boiled down t... 
Musical Fidelity MX-Stream first listen
scott / @verdantaudio  have you tried an ifi zen stream?  i know you deal with much much pricier equipment but if you haven't already you should get one, use a decent linear power supply and hear its sound quality  
Aurender vs Roon
Update: changed my Roon connection to fiber and now cannot hear much difference between the Aurender and my Roon core. Roon for me is a supior interface—out with Aurender!  there was a fairly recent thread on the sound (or lack of sound) of roo... 
Will a New Amp Sound Better Than My ML333?
@jrimer appreciate your clarification no argument with what you said just now, while your earlier statements did not ring true to a number of us longtimers who frequent this forum and contribute consistently, sharing our experiences  
Will a New Amp Sound Better Than My ML333?
@jrimer welcome perhaps you woiuld post your system so we can see what an experienced audiophile you are... i see you sold a cary sli-80 in 2017, nice lush tube amp 👍... now did that sound like a levinson? .... or did you actually find somethin... 
My Amp is good but probably the weak point
to be slightly more serious, if op is sticking with his heresies, he should consider a lower powered single ended tube amp heresies won't image very well they are more a wall-of-sound kind of speaker, one that benefits from efforts made to smooth... 
My Amp is good but probably the weak point
@gochurchgo i will buy your weak point khartago and it can be the weak point in my system 😁 otoh i wouldn’t use your speakers if they were offered to me for free just kidding (but not really...)  
Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality?
@dvdgreco  the search bar above is your friend  
Will a New Amp Sound Better Than My ML333?
let’s not get too amped up over jabs by mister 4 posts....   
Which Solid State amplifier would you recommend for my budget?
suggest you consider van alstine or odyssey for superior $ value for sound quality and power delivered, the acoustats need both  
Zavfino Majestic USB Cable
don’t think there is a need to continue arguing with naysayers, irrespective of what they claim as their credentials or qualifications, hardly constructive at this point, unless we want to continue to joust here just for the 'enjoyment' of it any... 
Zavfino Majestic USB Cable
" well i haven't tried it but let me tell you, there is no difference, none whatsoever,  absolutely none" this is lamer than lame  
Simplest Linear PSU?
Hmm, no love here for SBooster? s boosters are excellent, cost effective, very very well built and terrific performers  
Do speaker cables really make a difference ?
yes it does, to me, but as others have said, it is very subtle among various well made cables small signal cables make much more noticeable difference, digital or analog