kofibaffour

Responses from kofibaffour

Does your DAC sound better through the S/PDIF or I2S inputs than through USB?
No it is not a general pattern.   USB is almost always the pathway that can take the and transfer toe most data so yes that is just a worse USB implementation on the Gustard.   Also why not just get a USB C interconnect. They're not expensive.... 
Best Match
He should stop Bluetooth and use his network to stream @beijinglarry    That is a more appreciable thing to adjust than a new DAC  
Multiple entry horn speakers
DIY @jplunkettj . I'd say this is the best kit that is also reasonably priced - Denovo Audio Titan-815LX and maybe you can get the kit designer to do it for you or get a woodworker to do it for you. Send the kit designer am email here - Contact Us  
Mid level listening
well, I just listen to the music I like. no need to overanalyse. I notice little and subtle things, but I don’t go listening to a song for a specific section only. that would be miserable. If I like a song, I like it as a whole.   Thankfully I h... 
Cable Quest
lol I have real gear and do pragmatic stuff like room treatment, DSP bass management and correct subwoofer implementation. I have demoed a lot of these supposed revelatory cables and didn't hear anything so drastic compared to others so I guess I ... 
Guitar lacking bite, vocal lacking presence
@squared80 based and correctly reasoned response  
Cable Quest
@texasblues1959 not sure the coat-hanger was ASR crap actually just something curious people embarked on with results. Hell, there is a new video by a more mainstream website who isn't having anything to gain. If you have time, read this article ... 
Conflicted with Preamps
if they didn't reach out. I'd say put it up for sale @chippieboy   
Esoteric N 05 xd
Burn in is just purchase acceptance time nothing ever tangible happens, or the device will be burned in at the factory as a QA check. Well think about it, when does the burn in magically stop? Why doesn’t it continue burning in and why does burn i... 
Is it a religion or a disease? 1959: The AUDIOPHILE's Quest for PERFECT SOUND BBC Archive
it is a religion and a disease as is any supposed venture that is predicated on purchase addicts (and I am not removing myself. I'm just thankfully self-aware)  
Conflicted with Preamps
Return the Quad  
Building a second, vinyl focused system. Speaker advice needed! (<$10k)
Good to avoid Klipsch and their unpolished and overly present upper mid rage and lower treble harshness @primarist   
!!!OK OK - I'm Big Enough To Admit I Was DEAD WRONG!!! Class D Doesn't Always Suck!!!
@danager weird comment and don't know why you chose to ping me  
Speakers for leading edge, transients, speed and big sound
Uhm the M2 is what you needed? Why have you let go of it? @saummisra    Anyway if you're open to actives, this - https://aaltospeakers.fi/en/product/taipuu-speakers-3-tie-dsp-aktiivikaiutinpari/  
Integrated Amp Pairing for Harbeth 30.2
Lol a speaker designer decided to not bullshit y'all and you got offended? Bruh😅