lalitk
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| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? “I guess that was a reference to streaming!” @richardbrand Yes! Correction to my previous post…DSD is available as downloads or physical media (SACD). My go to reference for downloads is NativeDSD and there are few others that are very transpare... | |
| Analog invites you to turn up the volume @richardbrand Higher volume often reveals more detail and dynamic range, making music feel more engaging. Conversely, achieving a lower noise floor is far more critical in our environment. You can uncover a whole new layer of details just by low... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? @richardbrand Thank you for the kind words! I intentionally left out DSD as I did not want to over-complicate my response. I am a huge supporter of DSD and it certainly deserves a mention as a high-resolution format for its unique approach to au... | |
| Analog invites you to turn up the volume @mickeyb First off, are you listening to lossless files (Tidal/Qobuz) or compressed files (Pandora/Spotify). Digital compression can indeed cause music to sound harsh or dull. Some recordings or remasters can also have overly compressed dynamics ... | |
| Please explain mono @wolfie62 WOW…400 mono records! Your dedication to achieving the best possible mono playback is quite remarkable and awe-inspiring. I am still baby-stepping my way to optimizing monaural Vinyl playback. Hoping to wrap up my setup with a second... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? @soix Your perspective highlights one of the most compelling advantages of streaming—limitless access to world of music. The convenience of discovering new artists and genres has also transformed my listening habits after so many years of enjoyi... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? “maybe you’re someone who buys the sales pitch that you’re sold instead of someone who knows what they’re doing” @brianlucey That’s quite presumptuous on your part…LOL! Since you asked and folks with an aptitude to learn may benefit from this i... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? "high resolution" is a marketing myth @brianlucey It appears you enjoy making provocative statements. May be that’s your thing! | |
| Stack Audio Smooth Lan Issue One thing right off the bat, Stack Audio LAN is not Gigabit Ethernet compatible. I experienced the same issue with first generation ENO filter and sold it off. | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? “streaming audio is very much inferior to 16 bit audio” @brianlucey The claim that streaming audio is inferior to 16-bit audio is an oversimplification. Whether streaming sounds inferior depends on several factors, 1. A well-optimized streami... | |
| Please explain mono “what is the purpose of mono in today's day and age and with about anything available in stereo” Well, not quite! Mono can seem like an odd choice, but it has a unique place in music and audio for several reasons. Many classic recordings, espe... | |
| Analog invites you to turn up the volume +1, @mitch2 on dynamic range. There is a +/-10dB difference between my analog and digital output. I don’t listen very loud since I am only 8ft away from my speakers. I believe what you have missed is tactile nature of vinyl playback and its uni... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? “the shortest signal path is the best” @nonoise Since you asked…… The “shortest signal path is best” principle originates from the analog era, where every additional connection or component introduced potential for signal degradation, noise, an... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? “cds sound better than streaming” That statement has little to no merits. So many variables one must take into account…is it due to medium itself or playback equipment or laziness on someone’s part to setup a good streaming system. Even an ident... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? “I play CD's because I can't get my turntable to work in my car.” @aewarren This one is for you! https://youtu.be/rOt1Zpv-7wg |