lanx0003
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| Why most $3000 and lower DAC’s sound almost identical This is great news for you, as you can choose the most economical DAC and save $2,900. But trust me—and many others—if your ears are trained, you'll still be able to detect even the subtlest differences, from high to low notes across the soundstag... | |
| My Focal Twin Setup and I2s Journey Thank you, Op, for your persistence in finding a quality I2S cable and sharing it with the community. I replaced my 6-inch, well-shielded cable with this one, and it has notably improved the soundstage layering, tightened the bass, and enhanced im... | |
| Just about to pull the trigger on Pontus 15th ... @mattw73 By now, your Pontus 15th should be sufficiently broken in. How would you assess its overall performance? Thank you. | |
| Used audio market appears to be collapsing I don't think so. People are still on the hunt for good deals. The issue I've observed is that when you're a buyer, you're seeking a bargain. However, as a seller, you aim to recoup as much as possible, perhaps even profiting from the sale by leve... | |
| WiiM Ultra as Preamp I had the Ultra. Its preamp / DAC is good but nothing to write home about. Currently, I use it as a dsp to do RC/PEQ for my CD rig in the 2nd system: Mxn10 (coaxial; Belden 2964 75 ohm) --------------↘ CD player (toslink) -> Ultra (usb) ->... | |
| Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday Based on my limited knowledge, there are two or three ways you could accomplish that. The first two ways are through Roon and Audirvana. Both support Qobuz and have remote app that allow one control playback on PC / Mac from a tablet or phone. ... | |
| Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday I got confused. Why do you need to control a PC running the Qobuz app? You will run the Qobuz app. (instead of streaming app.) on PC/Mac/iphone to stream the music | |
| Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday Well, I experienced some dropouts using Qobuz Connect, while the WiiM app did not have this issue. | |
| Sound quality differences in streamers Anyone who’s compared a $400 streamer to a $2k+ streamer will tell you there’s a very significant difference between the two. That's a laughable fallacy—there are numerous counterexamples. Here is one. @ricred1 You must be directing your co... | |
| Sound quality differences in streamers I’m fully on board with your analysis from a purely specifications-based standpoint. But the subject touches on something deeply human when it comes to consumer behavior around luxury items. Let me try my best to summarize it: 1. Aesthetics - usi... | |
| Sound quality differences in streamers A server for $29k. Forgive me, but that’s just dumb. Really dumb. Like insanely dumb. I'm not sure if the word 'dumb' is being used to describe the buying decision, the behavior, or the individual who made that decision. Here's how I see it:... | |
| Toslink optical cables: Audioquest Optilink 3 vs Glass? 470 strands glass fiber, 1 micron optical finish end tips for $129 plus $8.5 shipping. Carry 24/192 w/o issue http://www.lifatec.com/toslink2.html vs DH Labs: 300 strands vs WW Supernova 338 strands vs AQ 217 strands | |
| Sound quality differences in streamers Lumin U2 mini with the Sbooster power supply » Allo Shanti supply on the WiiM Mini This equal tipping of the scale really surprises me—a lot—given Lumin's reputation and the significant price difference. I previously tried the WiiM Mini (withou... | |
| Sound quality differences in streamers First of all, it’s dCS, not dSC, and to my knowledge, their least expensive model starts at around $22,000. Personally, I don’t own (but have auditioned) any streamer over $1,000. That said, I believe you can clearly hear the difference between a... | |
| Wanting to upgrade my speakers The Linton is a safe choice—very plain, but elegant. Its nimble, articulate bass and expansive soundstage are charming when properly paired. |