marco1
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| Help choosing a DAC I’m listening to Handel’s Messiah right now as I type. Using the Pontus II. Electronics are CJ 2250 and ET3 SE :-). Merlin Black Magic speakers and two Velodyne subs ( also have the Oppo) so you could say our systems are very similar to say the le... | |
| Potentially Dumb Question on Aurender Models/Pricing A200 vs N200 Based on my research the A15 steamer section = N200 | |
| Help me spend $100,000 on a new system Command Performance is always a good option when visiting the DC area. Another one close by is Deja Vu Audio. I’ve bought from both and both have good selections, nice rooms to audition, and friendly and knowledgable staff. | |
| Help me spend $100,000 on a new system OP - I’m a few years older than you but did something similar in one way but possibly different from what you’re planning in another. First off, I sold all of my “big dedicated room expensive stuff” including my turntable. Not because I didn’t lik... | |
| Endgame Vocal+ DAC Help: Terminator Plus 12th vs. Chord DAVE vs. Holo May vs. Weiss502. It’s nice to hear so many positive comments regarding customer service and Vineshine. I’ve mentioned it myself several times here on A’gon but think it’s worth repeating. | |
| Endgame Vocal+ DAC Help: Terminator Plus 12th vs. Chord DAVE vs. Holo May vs. Weiss502. Congrats. It doesn’t have to make sense. It has to sound good to YOU. What you may have been missing all along was tubes. | |
| Who is excited about Capital Audiofest 2023? I was there Friday. Was planning to go back yesterday or today but didn’t make it so I really didn’t get to listen to as much as I had hoped. The ampsandsound room was the best that I heard. It was their most expensive Arch mono block amps in act... | |
| For wi-fi streamers--a discovery to increase wi-fi strength @drmuso I started my streaming journey a few years ago with a Node and Ares II. Actually had a Cambridge DAC Magic briefly before sending it back after the trial period and getting the Ares. Based on what I remember you should: (1) Hear a nice im... | |
| My Oppo 105 finally bricked. Streamer suggestions? If you haven’t done anything yet, my recommendation would be the Node only because I used one with both an Ares and Gumby with great success. You could pickup an older one for a few hundred dollars or a new one for a few hundred more. Since you wi... | |
| Cardas Clear Beyond XL PC vs The Rest I’m a Cardas guy but never owned the CBXL primarily because my amps are not high current enough to really justify them. I do use the Clear Beyond cords and I have always been extremely happy with them on my amps and preamp. They are neutral for ... | |
| Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!! I have been upgrading loudspeaker Xovers for over 20 years . in your revels the parts quality is a average at best ! meaning maybe a 7 out of 15 just pull a driver out and you-can see inside not even a name brand Taiwan on some capacitors.th... | |
| Looking for intermediate-step Streamer: better than BS Node and not @ Bartok level pricing @dz13 there seems to be quite a few people here on A’gon that use the t+a 200 and N200 combo at least according to a dealer that participates quite frequently here and sells them both lol. I have an N200 paired with a Terminator Plus which is on... | |
| Looking for intermediate-step Streamer: better than BS Node and not @ Bartok level pricing Seems like you have the big names for your price range covered. Since you like the Bluesound app I think a very natural progression would be the Aurender Conductor app. At least it was for me. But I’ll also tell you from experience, I think you... | |
| A reasonably priced DAC upgrade from Schiit Gumby For a bit more money than the Gumby I’d suggest the Denafrips Pontus. The Pontus is a definite step up from the Ares and will give you warmer (and fuller) sound. Definitely not digital sounding.. I’ve owned all three of these units and much pre... | |
| Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases So now that you've accused manufacturer's of ripping off their customers you've chosen to attack and insult me. Its no wonder you're no longer in the audio business. I have more than 50 years in this hobby but don't need to puff my chest out in an... |