larry5729

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Purchased new speakers, need amp suggestion
Parasound integrated.  It is worth the money.  Bite the bullet and get something worth owning.  Surprised you purchased an Aria 936.  When I heard them I asked, "Where's the Bass." 
Remasters - are they better? What exactly is it?
I personally find the newer recordings to be of much higher quality.  They sound crisper in the highs and tighter in the bass.  The vocals sound better too.When I listen to my system it is easy to say now that is a great recording.  They just seem... 
What's a really great Streamer/DAC box for just streaming Tidal?
I don't know why I found using just the Bluesound Node 2i to sound better than the external DAC.  Is there something about listening to Master recordings streaming TIDAL's MQA?  I sensed warmth and space for some reason.  Wonder if anyone else hea... 
What's a really great Streamer/DAC box for just streaming Tidal?
I recently purchased a Bluesound Node 2i and the dealer suggested adding a Pro-Ject S2 DAC.  By connecting the two using a digital coax cable, I lost the complete unfold of MQA.  Adding the Pro-Ject DAC added more trebble.  More pronounced sound o... 
Best budget streamer on the market now?
Amazon Music Unlimited HD is a new contender.  Their library is very large.  Most of their hi res plays 24/96.  However, I wish their interface looked like TIDAL's when streaming through my Bluesound Node 2i.  Only problem I am having is trying to... 
velodyne dd plus? still considered best of the best?
I almost went with a pair of the Rythmik 12" subs.  But decided to go with the REL S3's because of their high level connection.  They blend quite well because when connected that way they act like an additional woofer to help extend the bass witho... 
How many of you believe in MQA?
Cycles2,I wonder if you are familiar with the Bel Canto eOne streamer.  A Bel Canto dealer told me the Bluesound is an applance and the Bel Canto an audiophile piece.  For triple the price, could I have heard a significant difference.At the dealer... 
Bluesound Node2 with outboard DAC
The dealer I purchased my Bluesound Node 2i suggested i connect it by way of Audioquest Carbon digital coax cable to an inexpensive Pro-Ject S2 DAC.  He told me the the Pro-Ject, even though it is very inexpensive is better than the DAC inside the... 
How many of you believe in MQA?
No one has explained why connecting a Bluesound (MQA certified device) to a Pro-Ject S2 (also MQA certified device) by way of digital coax cable destroys the full unfolding of MQA when both devices are MQA certified.   
How many of you believe in MQA?
By adding a Pro-Ject S2 DAC to my Bluesound Node 2i, what will I loose in sound quality by breaking up the MQA chain?  Does the external DAC filter frequencies out or does it add frequencies to enhance tighter bass and more detailed highs?Why do s... 
How many of you believe in MQA?
bkepke,I did not realize there was a Bel Canto room at the 2019 RMAF?  I looked for them in the directory and was unable to see them listed as an exhibitor.  I really wanted to meet with them.  I wonder if you were referring to the 2018 show?I wan... 
How many of you believe in MQA?
Why would Pro-Ject bother to manufacture their DAC MQA certified if it breaks the MQA unfolding chain?  To get MQA in the first place, you need to stream music through some sort of music streamer that is MQA certified?  What the dealer told me aga... 
How many of you believe in MQA?
Here are the specs for the Pro-Ject: FeaturesDual mono constructionHigh end ESS Sabre ESS9038 dual DACProprietary clock circuity designOrganic polymer capacitors and thin film miniMELF resistorsMQA hardware decodingDSD64, DSD128, DSD256 & DSD... 
How many of you believe in MQA?
Hi Audio Jedi,I thought MQA played through a non certified MQA DAC defaults to 24/88.2 max vs the 24/96 you posted? 
How many of you believe in MQA?
I have been thinking since the Bluesound is MQA certified and the Pro-Ject S2 DAC is MQA certified, why would the dealer I purchased the Pro-Ject DAC tell me by connecting the Bluesound by way of digital coax to the Pro-Ject DAC which is also MQA ...