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| How good is Blue Sound Node 2 in WiFi vs Ethernet connection vs external CD player? I think the answer to your question will depend on quality of the CDP you use as a transport. If you are just trying to compare the differences in sound quality between a WiFi connection vs. a hardwired RJ45 with all else being equal, I don't thin... | |
| Best Cheap Amps for Magneplanar Speakers Wired4Sound SX1000R monoblocks, 570wpc, on sale for $1399/pair.. They double down to 1140 wpc driving your maggies.Edited: If these piqued your interest, note the voltage sensitivity of 2.95v to make sure you have a matching source/preamp to get a... | |
| Old Ampfiliers with new Processors All you need to do is check the specs such as the input/output impedances, output voltage, input sensitivity, of the connecting components and make sure they are good matches. Age really makes no difference. | |
| Help Choosing Speakers I’m also in the (slow) process of upgrading components in my second system and after listening to a bunch of different makes, models, and designs of speakers I have formed my own opinion. I am convinced that all other things being equal, the choic... | |
| Looking for a DAC < $1500 While looking for a DAC with two-coax inputs I came across Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus. I know pricewise it is not in the same league as some of the higher end units out there but the specs seem pretty decent. Anyone familiar with this DAC? | |
| Looking for a DAC < $1500 Hadn't considered using a BNC -> RCA adaptor but that opens up another batch of possibilities. Don't see the BNC on the Bifrost but Gungnir has one. These DACs with BNC input, are they male or female? Can't tell from pictures. Thanks for all th... | |
| Help, My Vandies Sizzle If only 1% of the music sounds harsh, the issue is not your system, its the source music and how it was recorded/mastered. You probably don't listen to pop or R&B. If you did, that would be more like 25% unlistenable since they seem to be mas... | |
| Just wondering... I have no doubt that a $32K DAC will sound better than a $1K DAC, even when tried in a mid-fi system like mine. Also, after rereading my original post in light of all the great input from experienced folks, I realized I had naiively assumed that M... | |
| Just wondering... The only reason I had considered DACs in a separate group from the rest of the audio components was based on my assumption that the rate of improvement due to changes in technology is much faster in DACs. That said, I guess the point I should have... | |
| McIntosh Solid State MC2200 Vs Moscode 300 Hybrid tube amp I know nothing about the Moscode amps but I've had an MC2200 for a while, driving a pair of Martin Logan Aerius i speakers and I find it very warm sounding and quite detailed. It also has a decent soundstage. My sources are exclusively digital. A ... | |
| Upgrade from Emotiva XPA1 to Bryston 28bsst2 or Pass X350.8 This might’ve been pure marketing but Revel speakers are most frequently paired with Bryston components, particularly amplifiers, at most audio shows. I have heard the big Salon 2 with the 28B SST2 and the sound was incredibly detailed, full, and ... | |
| Warm-up time for amps and preamps The only virtue in leaving tube equipment on all the time is you'll need more frequent tube replacements. Complete waste of money and energy. | |
| Is it a problem to have a DAC feeding a DAC? What is your budget? If ~$400, I'd suggest a Bluesound Node 2 which not only supports BT but might even sound better than your built-in DAC when playing other streaming sources/services. | |
| Can I Pair Audio Reseach Ref 3 w/ the McIntosh MC2505 Poweramp? Whatever you buy, you should consider the scenario if/when you upgrade your amp. I have an MC2200 McIntosh amp which may or not share the same sonic qualities as your amp and I tried it with a couple of different preamp's - mostly whatever my frie... | |
| Advice on a preamp No one suggested a McIntosh or an Audio Research preamp. Is that because of the price or incompatibility? Just curious. |