jwillox

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Who uses ADS Speakers
In the mid 80s I sold ADS as well as Kef.  we regularly got “special purchase” deals from the distributors.  a very fine home audio speaker across the model spectrum.  And sorely missed in mobile electronics.    I had an ADS amp and speaker tri-a... 
Anybody use a single ended component with one that is balanced?
I’d you use decent quality RCA to RCA cables and they are fairly short, no issues.     
Think ill just go with a lumin
The D2 is a sleeper… excellent product.  there is a lot of whining about the app, but if one take the time and learns it, and also has good skills on music library organization, it works perfectly and sounds excellent. $$  it open box items exist.   
Help with Cartridge choice
If your stylus is in good shape, the Ortofon Bronze is quite good.  I retired an old Signet TK10ML and installed an Audio Technica ART9XI - very nice.  Consider an updated turntable - the New Pro-Ject Debut Pro looks quite good for $1,000.   
What are your favorite recordings that sound best to you?
My old Sheffield Labs vinyl, and GRP and DMP CDs.     
Roon Streaming Service actually Degrades the sound
I’m using a Lumin product, streaming from a Synology NAS.  I found that I needed much updating to my music library, but am willing to “do the work”.  There is a native UPNP server app that runs on the Synology.  I looked at the rune set up and fou... 
IS there such an animal?
My old BDP103 will play them, if you turn on HDCD processing.   
Horn speakers are really bright?
I’m consistently mystified by uploaded YouTube videos with the idea of judging system or music quality. However, I do like this discussion.  
Preamp Opinion
Try out the Parasound P6. Dead quiet, and flexible.  
Better CD Sound: The Search
Yes to Denon. I’ve sold many over my audio sales days. And yes, definitely upper range for better, more natural sound. Currently auditioning an open-box Denon DCD-1600 - a pure CD/SACD player, no ins and outs, just a straight player with no frills... 
Music Direct and my recent exoeriences
A: never had an issue with AA. B: can’t call and speak with a human at MD. Left a message, no reply. Just sayin’  
REL vs JL AUDIO
I’ve been very happy and impressed with my Rel T9iand the T9x is incrementally better. Very musical yet punch with home theater. Hi or Low input.  
SACD transport?
I’ve not had any real success with a pure SACD players, but have tried the Technics - excellent build, and DACs galore  the Denon DCD-A110 looks like a winner. A build like the Technics and all the top end of Denon.  Even the Marantz 30n doesn’t l... 
HiRes lossless FLAC Radio streams
Lumin App 7.0.6 still requires a login. I have the latest IOS and have not seen the update you speak of. What is your app version? 
Referent point
“And who is this mythical “tech” you speak of?”😜😂😂😂 good point. In the lack of self-assured knowledge, a phantom ‘agreement’ is often needed. This is about the 5th time I’ve seen this “discussion”….