mapman
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| Can I use a streamer with an internal dac when I have an integrated with an internal one? What @mike_in_nc said. | |
| First HIFI system Just for example, in the case of the Vanatoo, you can connect any laptop or home computer with a CD drive to the USB input and play from your computer. THe USB input has Max sample rate of 96K at 24 bits. OR CD via standard S/PDIF input. Check the... | |
| Is Amy White Back to Black vinyl well recorded? The CD sounds good. | |
| "Use your mentality" is the worst lyric ever. How’s that? Wanna bet there are way worse? | |
| Class-D Audio USA have just released their new GaN amp at the CES That’s OK. Different strokes...... | |
| First HIFI system It should be pointed out that smaller speakers that are also higher efficiency will tend to have more limited bass extension. That’s just physics and the way it works, including Tekton. So a separate sub will likely be needed to get full or near f... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Nice to hear.I use 60w/ch into 8ohm Bel Canto c5i all digital, Class D integrated amp with my smaller 100s. I use mhdt Constantine SS DAC on my main system with the larger 5s. AMp is Bel Canto ref1000m 500w/ch 8ohm and an Audio Research sp16 tube ... | |
| First HIFI system Worth consideration: Transparent One Encore | VanatooA lot of bang for the buck. Available via Amazon. | |
| Streamer wanted +1 @electroslacker | |
| The Lifespan of an LP? The Shure article is good read. Everything one needs to know about the topic is there and seldom talked about these days. | |
| Streaming vs ripped music You think? Is it that close really? It could be nothing then of course. Or something. Make sure sure you are comparing the same release with both. Sometimes it’s not clear exactly which one a streaming service is providing. Or if even something co... | |
| A Hidden "Feature" of the Cornwall IV I’d probably have a pair by now if I had the right spot for them. Always tempted to not think so much and just pull the trigger, just for kicks....🧐. | |
| The Tweak from Heaven...or Hell? I guess you would have to listen to it and decide if you like the result. There are many flavors of pleasing sound, not just vanilla. There is no rule that says the best measured products sound best. Best is a subjective not objective determinatio... | |
| What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system? “Lizard Suite” by King Crimson. So many chilling passages. | |
| Bach Recording Recommendations https://www.discogs.com/Bach-Richard-Galliano-Bach/release/2988876also https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bach:_Sonatas_and_Partitas,_Vol._1. and https://www.discogs.com/Various-Red-Hot-Bach/release/8746053 |