kennymacc
Responses from kennymacc
| Bad idea? I wouldn’t fiddle around with DIY or anything like that. There’s just too many absolutely phenomenal speaker cables out there on the used market, in your price range, that would perfectly fit your needs. Do the research, figure out what you like... | |
| Streaming Tidal/Qbuzz Vs Internet Radio @buellrider97 In my audio system, I listen to a few radio channels from time-to-time via Roon Nucleus Plus Music Server and Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty Streaming DAC. In my audio system, Tidal and Qobuz always sounds better than any of the radio... | |
| Considering switching to XLR cables, @salc In my 30 experience, XLR is always better!!! You just can't go wrong by going with XLR throughout your entire system. Also, get the very best XLR you can afford, and you'll never return to RCA. Happy listening. | |
| Modern equivalent of Cardas Golden Cross I used Cardas Golden Cross interconnect a few years ago, but sold them for a pair of Audioquest Thunderbird XLRs, which have become my end-game interconnects. Happy listening. | |
| Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors @singere: Yes, you should add a power conditioner to your audio system. And, yes you should use all upgraded aftermarket power cables in your audio system. Happy listening. | |
| Pairing streamer Yes, you must simply connect your device to your home network/ WiFi/ router via IP address and all will be well. Happy listening. | |
| "audiophiles listen to their equipment" So what, if audiophile listen to their equipment, and who really cares!!! Happy listening. | |
| Jay's Audio Lab Visits GR Research's Listening Room @gdaddy1 Funny. I got the same impression you did in regards to Jay’s reaction to what he was hearing from audio system at GR Research. Jay didn’t seem too impressed with the sound, and he couldn’t talk his way around it, because you could see... | |
| Im going to regret my cable question There's a thousand cables out there to choose from that are in your price range, new or used. You can't go wrong by upgrading up the Audioquest chain. Audioquest makes fabulous cables all around. Happy listening. | |
| speaker upgrade from Magico A3 @mintakax You're more then welcome. Glad to help. Good luck in your search. Happy listening. | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? Yes, the end-point is when you run out of $$$$, LOL!!! | |
| speaker upgrade from Magico A3 @mintakax I see you have a couple speakers in mind for your speaker upgrade. However, there’s a multitude of great sounding speakers (brands) out there to choose from that would probably work for you and your musical preferences, but you have ve... | |
| Did I Expect too much? @invalid I agree with you wholeheartedly that it is pretty ridiculous when a home audio system cost as much as or more than an automobile, or a nice home for that matter, but only because I can’t afford them, LOL!!!!!!! | |
| Did I Expect too much? No difference with the auto manufacturing industry. They make huge profits between what it cost them to make the cars (materials, labor, etc.) and what they ultimately charge for them. It's called..........."Capitalism." Ultimately, it's up to... | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? In high end audio, one can always find a reason to upgrade, until you upgrade yourself to the moon, LOL!!! Question is, do you feel you need to upgrade? And not if others feel you need to upgrade. Happy listening. |