kairosman
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| Any advantage to Bluesound Node 2i Versus Streaming from PC As some others have mentioned there are measureable technical reasons for why dedicated servers/streamers are better than your PC.FWIW a digital source is not any different than analog, the more money you spend and the more you research and tweak,... | |
| So what ever happened to Kinki Studio??? Had the Kinki monoblocks, amazing for the $, sold them to fund a new CODA amp. I am pretty sure though the Kinki designer could do a CODA knockoff for 75% less just like he did to Goldmund. Seems there are fewer and fewer US/Euro hifi manufacturer... | |
| Norma Audio IPA-140 integrated Super useful review, wish there were more like this one. But the Kinki integrated mentioned is less than 3K delivered, big $ difference, the Norma should show a huge improvement instead of in just one parameter. Hard to beat the Chinese now at the... | |
| Bryston - Stereo or Monoblock Bryston 7b3 is sufficient, no need for 28b3 mucho expensivo $$$There are the new Rotel Michi stero amp and monoblocks which are cheaper a bitThen there is my favorite amp manufacturer CODA, but I am biased as I own the No. 8There is a recent CODA ... | |
| Amp recommendations for Joseph Audio Perspectives2 SS amp with tube pre is the surest way to drive under 90db bookshelves with the proper balance for all musical genres.IMHO. | |
| 700.00 speakers new or used Triangle Borea 03 new, easy to drive and non fatiguing, good tone for the $. | |
| Does It Even Matter? My streamer/dac is the only source in my main setup - as others have mentioned, there are HUGE qualitative differences between cheap and expensive digital gear, just like there is with amps, turntables, speakers etc.For an easy, high-quality solut... | |
| Poor value vs snake oil... The distinction the OP referred to between the type of snake oil products that should be seen as fraudulent and snake oil products that are just poor value products is only possible if a manufacturer is the type to examine his motivations. And onl... | |
| ~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought Focal Kanta 3 sounds more natural to me than the Sopra 2 and is well within your budget.Build quality and aesthetics and decent warranty combined, though admittedly the Kanta aesthetics are dividing. | |
| Need highly transparent detailed amp---how does Pass XA25 compare to Gamut D100/D200 MKIII OP, seems no one here owns either the Gamut D100 or D200 MKIII, so take with a large dose of salt any opinions about it one way or the other.I auditioned the XA25 extensively in my home before buying my CODA No. 8 - decided the XA25 runs too hot w... | |
| Ok now I am frustrated with streaming Been streaming for 5+ years (still have CDs but don't use much now) and zero issues - but, I have been obsessive/compulsive over my setup top to bottom. I even invested in a custom ethernet switch with internal clock and separate power supply. IMH... | |
| Focal kanta 2 vs Sonus faber olympica 2..which to buy? Seems you like Sonus Faber sound signature in your rig already, staying with the house sound is the safe bet.On the other hand the Kanta with tubes is a potentially better synergy, like peanut butter and jam.IMHO of course and thus not worth much. | |
| Best Speakers for a small Nearfield room, budget at most $10000 (used is also ok) Harbeths for passives or Dutch & Dutch for actives. | |
| Looking for new speakers If it turns out not to be a problem elsewhere in your system or with the files themselves, and you are still interested in replacing your speakers, keep in mind resale value is important unless you are not an upgrader. That was a big reason why I ... | |
| Can anyone recommend a good streamer/DAC? Cambridge CXN V2 is warmish sounding and IMHO would synergize with your existing system. It will hold 75% of its value in the used market if you take care of it when you eventually upgrade your system. |