kalali
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| If bi-amping is so great, why do some high end speakers not support it? I submitted an email question on the subject to Richard Vandersteen and he kindly responded. My question was specific to my 2Ci speakers and his response was he no longer recommends bi-amping for model 2s, including new models. No additional expla... | |
| Bluesound Node 2 as DAC for CD player? The only way to connect an external device, other than a thumb drive, to a Node2 is using a mini-optical/stereo minijack. No Toslink or coax inputs. There's also no selector switch. The unit is not intended to be used as a DAC. The Ayres Codex is ... | |
| Which dac or other suggestions Replace your Sonos with a Bluesound Node2 and use the remaining funds for a good power cord and interconnects. Report back with the results. | |
| Price No Object Amps "Have you ever been out of Mississippi?"Not sure what this comment is supposed to imply, but I've actually never been in Mississippi. On the other hand, I've have traveled many places in the world including the locations I referenced in my note. A... | |
| If bi-amping is so great, why do some high end speakers not support it? ctsooner, the only scientific logic I can intuitively understand about the benefits of bi-wiring is the reduction in the cable resistance by doubling the length of the cables. The downside being the proportional increase in the cable capacitance, ... | |
| Price No Object Amps If you guys want to get an idea what market these "toys" are targeted at, take a trip to one of the Gulf states in the Middle East; Qatar Dubai, etc., and browse some of the stores near the luxury hotels. I suspect the Chinese market is not too fa... | |
| Experience with Bluesound Node 2 use with external DAC williewonka, I looked everywhere for the aftermarket power supply that was at one time available for the Cambridge Audio DACmagic but couldn't find one. I'd appreciate it if you know how to find one. Someone mentioned about changing the Node 2 pow... | |
| Experience with Bluesound Node 2 use with external DAC What's unusual about the Codex is the lack of digital coax input and you need to use the optical port which is generally less desirable, at least based on what I've read. I'm assuming that's how the Node 2 was connected to the Codex since as far a... | |
| Another Vandersteen model 2 question I paid $450 and if I didn't know they were 30 years old, cosmetically I would have thought they were brand new. No blemishes on the socks and not even a scratch on the wood pieces. The guy I bought them from was an audio nut running them with a pa... | |
| Intigrated Amp Dilemma It sounds like the OP already has an in-depth knowledge and experience in the audio gear so I'm not sure exactly what type of input he's looking for. That said, if it were me, I would not necessarily look for more wattage as most (other experts) h... | |
| Another Vandersteen model 2 question By the way, I don't know if there's a standard definition for term "polite" but my definition is a balanced sound without any particular range of frequencies jumping out or be more forward/present than any other range. Or maybe a little darker tha... | |
| best matching full range speakers for sx880 pioneer (60W rms per channel) As a new owner of a pair of 30 year old 2Cis, I concur with Johnny R's assessment. I'm now tempted to hook up my SX-680 to these speakers just to see how they sound..... | |
| Intigrated Amp Dilemma Highly recommend McIntosh MA7900. Meets your requirements and plays well with GE speakers. | |
| Another Vandersteen model 2 question Thanks for the input. I agree with the comment about "polite" sound quality of the Ci but I personally don't find them rolled-off at higher frequencies nor the mid-range lack of resolution but all things are relative so I'm not questioning the inp... | |
| best matching full range speakers for sx880 pioneer (60W rms per channel) I have the SX-680 version (45 wpc) and have had it paired with both my JBL L40 and ADS L520 speakers for many many years. I slightly prefer the ADS sound for its less fatiguing tone but the JBLs sound more dynamic. These receivers deliver surprisi... |