lloyd1969
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| Amp upgrade, speaker cables or both Soix pointed out I'd get more information if I "could share what specific improvements you’re looking for and what sound characteristics are most important to you." Hear is what I listen to and what I listen for in evaluating new gear: I am heavi... | |
| My speaker upgrade journey - and a few questions Re your concern that a quality streamer would add $5000 - I think the BlueSound NODE 130 when modified to use a decent LPSU (a mod you can do yourself) works very well as a streamer when used with a good external DAC. All in, the cost is about $12... | |
| Tannoy Westminster’s Audition? For $27,000 you should really come out to upscale audio and audition them properly and compare them to other speakers in that ballpark. When I was auditioning speakers there they did a great job of putting together a system comparable to my home s... | |
| Innuos Network Isolation Switch and Reclocker (Phoenix) I added the Phoenix USB reclocker between my modded Bluesound NODE 130 and Gustard X26 pro DAC. Made a positive difference. Not mind blowing, but good enough I’d have trouble removing it lol. It was a pricey upgrade and was glad to get a used stor... | |
| Integrating speakers into contemporary decor - can WAF ever be overcome? I think you should try diplomatically to point out that when you decided to move in together quality audio was important to you. At least you have the advantage of her feeling 1) music is important and 2) that she can hear the difference. I would ... | |
| Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market I was auditioning Focal 936s and 948s roughly at the high end of your range at a dealer who also carries Tannoy and ended up with a pair of Tannoy Cheviots for a bit outside your range, but IMO better. Ons selling point that may apply to you is th... | |
| Streamer advice I second getting the latest NODE. The Fidelity Audio PSU replacement adds about $130, then you can run it with the LPSU of your choice. If one from Fidelity Audio, total cost would be $1100-$1300 depending which LPSU you get. | |
| Streamer Upgrade Bluesound Node To Aurender N10 Which Node do you have? The NODE 130 is noticeably better sounding (though not profoundly so) than the 2i. An upgraded PSU in 2i or 130 makes a big improvement. Pedroeb’s post had a photo of the Polish Creative module. I myself liked the British F... | |
| A/B Comparison On A Pair Of Moderately Priced Streamers I had a very good experience upgrade a Bluesound Node 2i with the Fidelity Audio PSU replacement module and running the next-to-best FA LPS. It was a significant and obvious improvement in SQ. So when the NODE 130 came out I ordered it directly ... | |
| Can someone help me pick out my first speakers? Hey gang, I just want to say that I’m impressed with how many of you engaged with the OP I attempting to help him with his $300 budget. Anyone claiming that audiophiles (at least the ones here) should be referred to this post/thread. | |
| Looking for a streamer/DAC I would suggest getting a Bluesound NODE 130 directly from Fidelity Audio with their better PSU module preinstalled, and, if you trust me this far, the C4 clock board. The price from them is quite reasonable, especially if you don’t live in the UK... | |
| Upgrade Internal DAC of Node or go with Atoll ST120. The Gustard 26 Pro noticeably improved SQ in my system even though inhad upgraded the PSU in my NODE. More than your budget but I think a very good value and a solid unit | |
| Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried... Carla Morrison, Mexican alternative pop singer from Tecate, MX. she has an amazing voice and sings extremely passionately and re-recorded her Amor Supremo in an acoustic version Amor Supremo (Desnudo) | |
| Need recommendations for a streamer it’s not clear which Node you have. If it is not then latest NODE 130, note that almost everyone agrees it sounds noticeably better than the 2i. I found that both the Node 2i and the NODE 130 can both be improved in a way that sounds obviously bet... | |
| 2-3k budget - adding DAC/Server to Bluesound Node? You don’t mention which node you have. The current NODE 130 is generally thought to be a SQ improvement over the 2i. I would suggest a good power upgrade to your Node. I upgraded my 2i with the Fidelity Audio PSU replacement module and one of thei... |