lowrider57
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| Tool Fear Inoculum impressions Does HD Tracks have their own mastered file delivered to them? I doubt it. The 24/96 mastering for download is indicated in the DR Database. http://dr.loudness-war.info/album/list?artist=Tool&album=It’s what I’ve been listening to via Qobuz an... | |
| Schitt Yggdrasil Vs. Bluenode 2i (Shock!) @pc_audio If I may, why are you using optical rather than S/PDIF coax to your Chord? | |
| Schitt Yggdrasil Vs. Bluenode 2i (Shock!) Your tube components may be colouring the sound, but that’s not the issue. And byw, the Node can’t be hooked up to drive a power amp, it has the correct voltage to be used with a preamp.For digital coax cables, try auditioning one from a dealer th... | |
| Schitt Yggdrasil Vs. Bluenode 2i (Shock!) If your Yiggy is fully broken-in, you should hear a noticeable difference in SQ compared to the Node dac.I suggest you audition a different S/PDIF coax. Each digital cable I have used has presented a discernable difference in sonics. Your Audioque... | |
| Tool Fear Inoculum impressions +1 Pneuma... excellent. I just read that Bob Ludwig mastered FI. | |
| Ceramic insulator cone under phono stage shocker! OMG @slaw , We're posting the same thoughts again. | |
| Ceramic insulator cone under phono stage shocker! @uberwaltz, the reason could be as simple as the tubes in a component pick up any mechanical or acoustical sound/noise and introduce it into the circuit. Relating to Almarg's comments, all tubes are inherently microphonic to some degree however sm... | |
| Ceramic insulator cone under phono stage shocker! @slaw and @geoffkait , agree with the concept of draining vibration from the component to a neutral platform. I must thank @geoffkait for turning me on to DH ceramic cones. I'm using them underneath SS and tube components. The points are sitting o... | |
| Tool Fear Inoculum impressions @uberwaltz, No offense taken. I know exactly what you meant. I'm with you 100%."Wink, wink, nudge nudge, say no more, say no more." | |
| Tool Fear Inoculum impressions Hi @uberwaltz. Yeah, I know there's more to it than numbers. I think because the album is so well produced that it's able to punch through the compression added during mastering. Could it sound better? Yes, of course. But, it's still an enjoyable ... | |
| Tool Fear Inoculum impressions Well, I spoke too soon. The new album is sounding very good. It’s a good mix and well produced despite what the DR scale indicates. I’m listening to hirez on Qobuz and liking most of the tracks after playing it twice. | |
| Tool Fear Inoculum impressions It’s a shame how compressed the new album is. Also sad how compressed the remasters for download are. Looking at the DR DB it’s easy to see the affect of the Loudness Wars; Tool CDs released in the 90s have lower compression, thus better dynamic r... | |
| Which power cords help ameliorate digital glare/grain/digititus? I think shielding can help, but otherwise I think you should consider your DAC and room acoustics. I haven't suffered from digital glare in ages. Agree with Erik. My digital suffered until I put together a transport, cable, and dac that was able ... | |
| Brimar vs Mullard cv4003/12AU7 @bradbort , yes it's system dependent. I'll add that it's component dependent.I used Mullard longplate square getters from the 1950's for years in a preamp. Also used a Mullard CV4004 as an input tube in my amp. When I changed to a new amp, I need... | |
| Hi-Fi amp recommendation To follow up on @soix 's comments, you need to tell us the speakers you are using and the size of your room. An amp needs to be matched to the speakers.Also, are you using a preamp? |