larry5729
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| How many of you believe in MQA? audiojedi,I thought if you play a Bluesound Node 2i RCA (analogue out) through a DAC on a receiver or an amplifier that is not MQA certified, it automatically defaults back to 24/88.2 because this is only one MQA unfold. If I were to connect the ... | |
| How many of you believe in MQA? Thanks everyone. I had hoped to hear 24/192, but probably would not detect much of a difference between that and 24/88.2 anyway. When playing the Bluesound through RCA, it sounded harsher than through through the DAC. Bass sounded more boomy an... | |
| Separate DAC or continue using the Oppo UDP-205 I agree with Sonicjoy.You need to start streaming with a Bluesound or a Bel Canto streamer to take advantage of hi res music from TIDAL or QOBUZ. You might want to take a look at the Pro-Ject S2 DAC retailing for $400.Here is a review to watch: ... | |
| RMAF 2019! I thought by far the PS Audio room was the best. Paul McGowan's new floor standing speakers were just incredible sounding. They really played neutral and the built in subwoofers were so articulate. They were not slightly boomy and the mids and ... | |
| What is the right choice? I like the Parasound integrated idea. You should be able to buy that for $2,500 with some negotiating. Last year at the RMAF, they sold 3 for $2,250. Parasound puts out a lot of current. Not sure why manufacturers talk about watts when they sh... | |
| Why do digital coax cables matter? I stream TIDAL hard wired CAT6 from my 5G modem to my 16 bit capable Apple TV connected via Audioquest Coffee HDMI cable and I still think my system sounds great. However, I have recently decided to purchase a Bluesound so I can take advantage of... | |
| What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned? Can’t see what anyone sees in B&e’s. As a say Where’s the Bass.think SALK In incredibly underrated. For $6,000, the Song3 Encores best anything in the $20,000 range maybe $30,000 range. | |
| Best speakers for max. $3000? Paradigm Prestige 85F towers. They retail for $4,000 and you can buy them from Scott at The Sound Shop in Colorado Springs. Great guy and really honest. | |
| Salk Audio Sound My dream is to be able to buy a pair of SALK Song3 Encores. They are incredible. They sounded better than a pair of $60,000 speakers I heard at RMAF.Jim SALK is also incredibly nice and extremely knowledgeable. | |
| I need help to select a music streamer I have done a fair amount of reading and I have watched some videos and it seems like a music streamer is merely a device by which data enters the device and is sent to a DAC to convert this data into music impulses. The way I understand things i... | |
| PS Audio Revises Marketing to a Direct Sales Only Model I think he is going to regret going direct. If it fails, he needs to be prepared for dealers not willing to take him back if his business model fails.This hobby is enjoyed by the very few and I doubt beginners will know enough to find PS Audio du... | |
| I need help to select a music streamer Is there really much of a difference in sound quality between different music streamers? A Bluesound costs $499, a Bel Canto eOne costs $1,600 and PS Audio $6,000. Does it all have to do with the quality of their processors? So far, I think Roo... | |
| I need help to select a music streamer Does the Bluesound have the capability to play MQA? Would the Bluesound sound better or as good as the Bel Canto if I added expensive digital coax cable like Chocolate Audioquest? This would cost $1,000 less than the Bel Canto. | |
| I need help to select a music streamer Geoff,You sound extremely knowledgeable and you certainly bring up a good point. I am a beginner in the hobby and I have dug deep over the past three years to learn as much as I can. There are people in this group that are so impressive and they... | |
| I need help to select a music streamer Good point Cleeds. There is a huge difference between the public who is satisfied playing music through small wimpy speakers and Audiophiles who want to hear a recording with greater detail and the way it was designed to listen to. |