johnread57
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| Listening to what we Like Instead of what we have to Unless my system gives me the bait - a wow moment - each time I listen, I am not convinced it’s right for me. And I’m getting the bait from both systems, after many years of mix and match. I agree this is essential for emotional and intellectual e... | |
| Are all streamers the same? The phrase “bits are bits” suggests that digital audio data, once encoded, remains unchanged and should theoretically sound the same regardless of the playback system. However, the reality is a bit more nuanced. Digital audio quality is influen... | |
| Are all streamers the same? Not all audio streamers are the same, and they can indeed sound different. Here are a few key factors that contribute to these differences: Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): The quality of the DAC inside the streamer can significantly impact... | |
| Are all streamers the same? Thanks to all posters here. There are some great examples of the reasons for differences as well as variations in experience in different use cases. There are few generalizations beyond case specific, and of course, the audio signal coming out of ... | |
| Are all streamers the same? https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2717861 Some great examples of the impact of power supplies, cords, and associated electronics as having a direct impact on the audio signal. | |
| Are all streamers the same? @danager mate my Cambridge MXN10 is a cute small scale unit. | |
| Audio Cables: All the Same? Oh, don’t you hate it when the post you are writing, including attachments, disappears because you tested the photo link in the preview and cannot go back? Shoot...again once more... Top is new cable and below is replaced cable. Replacement cabl... | |
| Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions There are a lot of bulls here running at red flags, my goodness. The disrespect for the OP’s positioning and obvious even handedness seems only to occur in forums in this culture. I thought this was a genuinely interesting thread started. I listen... | |
| I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do? No reply from this OP after numerous suggestions here. I bought $25k PMC MB2SE from a doctor in Canada who had obviously looked after his system based on the many photos he shared. I paid less than half as he was looking for a quick sale. I’ve ow... | |
| Deals Gone Bad I’ve only been caught in a scam through HiFi Shark. Lost $2kUSD. Lesson learned. I’ve bought and sold here and on eBay before it became too expensive. Past reviews are an important guide, and separating fictional from real reviews is important. It... | |
| Looking to downsize and for suggestions for amp(s) Going used Audio Research is a great value proposition. I switched to Audio Research SS D240 MKII. There are many models around this design. Its fully balanced dual mono configuration offers highly musical (full range) transparent and powerful aud... | |
| Can hi-end cables benefit less expensive electronics? I recently installed a significantly upgraded power cable to my Marantz AV8805 and experienced a major improvement in extension immediacy and soundstage from this change. | |
| It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You? Painting the clear inner plastic and outer edges of a CD disk to control unwanted laser light reflection back onto the laser pickup. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to directly compare two of the same CD’s treated vs untreated. | |
| How cheap can you go and still be happy with the sound? Perhaps another sample from the used purchases category that I regard as great value some are not low budget… Audio Research D240 MKII - original cost USD$900 Audio Research LS10 - original cost $1100 Audio Research Ref CD9- original cost $6000... | |
| Which has a greater influence on sound quality, the amp or the preamp? When I added the PassLabs XA25 to my system many years ago now, it made the single biggest impact because it took over from an average AV pre/pro combo. It took control in a good way of the speakers I had at the time, PMC Twenty26's. They really s... |