128x128

marco1

Responses from marco1

Have you upgraded from a Freya?
Be prepared to spend a sizable sum to get a significant improvement.  I just upgraded from the original Freya to an Atma-Sphere MP 3.  The Atma is 10 times the price of the Freya and considered to be one of the better preamps available at any cost... 
Is there a DAC ranking list?
Congrats, you're at a perfect starting point. Now you can begin listening to a wider variety of music instead of equipment like many do here.  
WiFi streaming — streamer vs. through iPad
I just went through something similar with the new Node and usb out.  It took them over 6 months to put out the update and now that they have people are still having problems including me.  I don't own the IZen yet so just trying to find out for s... 
WiFi streaming — streamer vs. through iPad
Not trying to be too skeptical but I've been told too many times by reps that something is avaiable and come to find out its not.  
WiFi streaming — streamer vs. through iPad
@ bkeske. Posted before I saw your comments.  RU actually using with Qobuz and does ot work?  
WiFi streaming — streamer vs. through iPad
I don't believe Qobuz is available with the IZen unless you use roon.  Others with more knowledge than I may say differently.   
Clearaudio Turntables
I believe the Woodpecker would be more comparable to the Ovation.  
Di I really need to clean my LP's?
OP do you take a shower even though you don't smell?  
Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers
Very old thread come back to life but still a question that remains unanawered in my mind after reading through the thread again.  Other than larger sound stage and less jitter, not too much has really been offered.  Sure you can spend a couple or... 
Sabrina X Anyone Add Subwoofer(s)
Soix you're painting things with a pretty broad brush.  If you talking home theater then I'd have a tendency to agree.  If you're talking good 2 channel well then I'd have to disagree.  And I've owned some pretty good systems (with and without sub... 
Sabrina X Anyone Add Subwoofer(s)
Let your dealer guide you.  If you're using a reputable Wilson dealer they will tell you what you need.  But what's the hurry? Are they giving you a discount if you buy them together?  Try without first.  You might be pleasantly surprised.  
Miraga M1 vs Totem Mani-2
If you must have tubes and Mani's high pass the Mani's with a sub as I also mentioned.  Not as good as a higher powered amp imo but will work.  I actually tried this for a while too until I happened to hear how the Mani's could sound with proper p... 
Miraga M1 vs Totem Mani-2
50 watts is 50 watts.  The fact that an amp is Class A or SET dosn't make it more powerful.  As I said before, IMO its not enough power.  Sure you can play them with 50 watts and they can sound ok, but you'll never hear what the speakers are capab... 
Miraga M1 vs Totem Mani-2
I had Mani 2's for a number of years.  Not familiar with the Mirage,  No way is 5o wats enough for the Mani's unless you plan to high pass them with a sub.  And then what's the point of getting Mani's?  
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)
OP sorry for hijacking your thread but at least you'll know whether to ditch your transparent cable in favor of usb :-)