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| Streamer Recommendations Music --> PC --> cloud --> ipad --> streamer --> amp/speaker/sw ?? WHY ?? when you could just do Music --> external ssd (galvanic isolated USB) --> streamer --> amp/speaker/sw much cleaner, less noise, shorter signal pat... | |
| Network DAC suggestions? Wiim Pro? ... OP, RC referred here is room correction. | |
| Network DAC suggestions? Wiim Pro? ... If you need RC/PEQ, go with Wiim, but definitely get a good external DAC because their internal DAC leaves much to be desired. If you have a Topping D50 and it’s the original version, consider upgrading it— for example the D50 III is much better. ... | |
| Balanced vs RCA preamps I always use an XLR connection because, in my experience, the sound is better (with volume matched) than the unbalanced outputs. If the design is truly balanced, the higher output level from XLR can generally contribute to better sound (again, wh... | |
| Dumb question......why do you need a preamp? You really don't. In recent years, DACs or streamer/DAC combos have now included high-quality preamp stages while remaining affordable. You can connect them directly to the amp. You just need to do your due diligence to find the right one. | |
| Impedance - The most ignored and useful measurement tool So I emailed Mr. John Atkinson regarding what exactly the fomula they have used in Stereophile for reporting the EPDR. He kindly repsond promptly as follows: I use a formula created by editor Jim Austin. after importing the Impedance magnitude a... | |
| HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH TO SPEND ON A SYSTEM? IF YOU GET THE SOUND DOES IT MATTER? Sky is the limit | |
| Phono Box DS3 B output impedance How can you not know this and still spout all kinds of technical details here? The nominal impedance of an XLR cable used in professional studios is typically 110 ohms, while an RCA cable has 75 ohms. Also, when determining effective voltage gain,... | |
| Looking for a simple system I've always been intrigued by an affordable (when used) bookshelf speaker that gets close to full range like the GS II, but after taking a look at user feedback from a few years back... https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/gershman-studio-2 I... | |
| Phono Box DS3 B output impedance +1 @boozendormi Now knowing you are in Europe, I could relate to your situation. +1 @lewm but forget not that the 110-ohm impedance of an XLR cable also plays a role. Suddenly, you have 1660/(1660 + 200 + 110) = 84.3%. No big deal? I’m afraid no... | |
| Phono Box DS3 B output impedance I am not sure why you prefer Pro-ject phono box over other brands. The xlr output imp on Schiit Skoll is only 10 ohms. Fully discrete, true balanced output and more dynamic. The SINAD from the 3rd party (asr) rated 78 for DS3 but 81 for Skoll. Oh... | |
| Phono Box DS3 B output impedance AI says 200 ohms for xlr and 50 ohms for rca. Write an email to Pro-ject for confirmation if you want to be sure. So as long as the preamp xlr has 2k input imp. or higher you should be good to go otherwise use rca. | |
| what is more popular silver or black face plates It seems black faceplates are generally popular among audiophiles but I value the design and look of the face plate more than the color. Champagne gold finish like Accuphase amp is appealing too, classy and timeless. | |
| Digital Advice Use your Mac to stream to Schiit via USB. This will beat WiiM and Bluesound. I'm not sure. I had been streaming from my Mac to a DAC for a long time before switching to dedicated streamers. I would suggest streaming from a Wiim to a good DAC i... | |
| SPEAKERS THAT SOUND ALIVE & DYNAMIC AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS RC + PEQ from Wiim, possibly with a Umik-1. You could EQ the L/R channels separately as well as the subwoofer to achieve better integration of the system. Minimize possible phase shift with proper settings in Q, slope, target curve, and so forth. ... |