jsalerno277
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| Why do I prefer R2R over Chip based DAC's? I am late to the game but will give my MHO in responding to your 3 questions: 1: Why do I prefer R2R based DACs to chip based DACs? - as I have posted before it is not the processor technology but the execution of the designers intent that matte... | |
| New streamer I agree with all above recommending the Aurender N-150. I have the older N-100H , choosing it over the Innuos Zen Mini and Lumin U1 for its more organic sound (IMHO). I recommend you audition and choose what sounds best to you. The N-150 is supp... | |
| Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice Sorry I am late to the forum. The AG website was compromised. A phisherman. They fixed it today. An expenditure like that warrants dealer assistance with system integration, installation, and optimization. Audition mandatory. There are many e... | |
| When you can't unhear ! I had that aural revelation about four months ago. I was a long time Krell fan with my ‘97 vintage KSA 300s and KRC-HR that needed recapping again. My dealer brought a pre-owned Burmester 032 integrated amp as a loaner while my Krells were in f... | |
| Speaker Spikes - Working Principle Article from Positive Feedback on misconceptions regarding spikes reinforces using isolation products rather than coupling products (spikes) for improved SQ. The article’s summary and link are below. There are many good speaker isolation produ... | |
| If Conrad Johnson still made a DAC it would sound like?? If you are looking for that old school detailed but musically romantic Conrad Johnson sound as your title suggests you need to up the budget and go with an Ayon lower end model. Pure Class A triode tube output designs. Hard to find pre-owned. I ... | |
| Can we contribute @jpwarren58 @stereo5 “Dulcet” reminds me of the Harry Pearson vocabulary so prominent in the original publications oh TAS when this hobby’s publications were in their infancy and not so much subject to advertising revenue. I believe more ... | |
| Denver used market? My condolences on your loss Graham. I also recommend The Music Room. I have used them for a number of trades for upgrade. All excellent experiences and fair pricing in both trade and purchase. | |
| Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer? Streamers will improve SQ significantly by reducing digital noise and improving detail, dynamics, imaging, staging, and timbre. Go with one of the three respected brands - Aurender, Lumin, or Innous - with a model in your price range. Each brand... | |
| Weakest link in my system Apologies. I truly am dyslexic. Had to overcome it when young. Still happened. DSD not SDS. | |
| Weakest link in my system Apologies. I truly am dyslexic. Had to overcome it when young. Still happened. DSD not SDS. | |
| Weakest link in my system You have an excellent system where you have given attention to detail. As already mentioned by other members I see two weak links as follows: 1: Power conditioning. This was one of the largest improvements realized with my own system. I reco... | |
| Which Shunyata Power Cord? You did not specify if you need a power cable for a high current or low current application. Also, I do not know what you mean by a “warm” sounding cables. While each brand will have its one sonic signature, power cables are designed to lower th... | |
| Should I update my manufactures power cords? Yes you should upgrade all equipment power cords from your conditioner to your equipment. Stating the obvious, choose power cords specifically designed for digital equipment or amplification respectively. Brand choice is personal and there are ma... | |
| Is there such a thing as a good medium priced music streamer? The Aurender N150 and Innuos Zen Mk 3 lists for around $3.5k and you should be able to cut a deal near your upper price range. They both have excellent SQ and PRAT and give you most of what you get with the higher priced models. I personally pre... |