jl35

Responses from jl35

What say you: Is this fair, or AITA?
I think you should pay the standard fee on the actual selling price...I sold a few pieces after listing ended, and always simply re-listed the item to simplify...  
The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype
unfortunately it sounds terrible on Youtube ...  
Interim SS Amp - Likely Candidates?
Many love the Benchmark and many dislike it ... better listen first ...not sure the Parasounds are either smaller or cooler than the First Watt ...I had the F7 and the A21, but not at the same time  
Is it better to get dedicated monoblocks instead of bridging stereo paired amps?
In general I would choose (and did), dedicated mono blocks, never truly been happy with bridged...  
Whats a good all around digital cable for under $250. I only need half a meter.
More like chiming in with the cable we liked best, after testing many...and yes, probably most models recommended are no longer available 9 years later ...and no one can say what someone else might prefer...  
Benchmark DAC2 HGC as compared to current DACs
WiiM Ultra excellent for the price...many here like Benchmark gear very much, and many do not like their sound at all...  
Best Cheap DAC Streamer
WiiM Ultra is terrific...had one in my Amazon cart and they sent me a brief offer for one at $279...Pro Plus is also quite good if you want to spend less...but the Ultra well worth the slightly higher cost, and works good as preamp too...  
Frequently asking to re-login
Same here, almost daily    
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
PS Audio just released an update so their AirLens can now connect to Qobuz Connect  
WiiM Ultra as Preamp
To be clear, I'm using the Ultra directly into the amps, and only using to stream Tidal. So far it's sounding very good, but I'm too lazy today to do direct comparisons. So far it's looking like I will use the Ultra as preamp for volume control on... 
WiiM Ultra as Preamp
Initial response to Ultra as preamp is very positive, certainly no issues with volume. Will let it play a few hours before real comparisons. But since this is a non critical set up, it will probably be all I need, and move the excellent Saga 2 to ... 
WiiM Ultra as Preamp
Thanks . It’s arrived and sounding great as a streamer. I’ll probably try it’s preamp tomorrow.   
What do you do when the music’s not speaking to you?
I just shut it off...same with book or video...I just let it go for a few hours or even a day or two...  
Help! Pre amp turning on by itself.
Lots of remotes affect other products...my friend was about to buy an expensive BAT preamp remote, then accidentally realized his Marantz CD remote also worked on the BAT...my Cambridge radio regularly turned itself on...  
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
The iPad or iphone act as a remote control