marktomaras

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Please Critique my Setup and Recommend Upgrade(s)
Speakers for sure.  We can nitpick and upgrade the whole system, but for me, your speakers are the weak link. I also thought about the cartridge, as it seems to be a bit outmatched by your table, but that I think can stay for a while. I dont know ... 
When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better?
I left my reasonably good, intro to hifi system with a friend when I left the country in 2005. I lived abroad until 2009, and good sound had to go on hold. When I got back to the states, and found a place to live, I picked up my gear from my frien... 
Miami, Florida
Miguel, I'd be happy to meet for a coffee or perhaps a beer. Perhaps to check out a shop as well. I've never been to the audio salon in coral gables, you? 
NILS LOFGREN - ACOUSTIC LIVE ever make Vinyl
A friend  just bought me the vinyl.quality record pressings, from acoustic sounds.really great. 
J.A. Mitchell TecnoDec vs. Clearaudio Emotion CMB
It's 2017 now, what did you end up with? 
Music Server
 I use a dedicated Mac Mini, and external hard drive, Roon, and a PS audio PWD MKII  with  PS audio bridge 2.    I'm very pleased with the set up,  but I'm not sure I would recommend it to someone who feels that they are not very computer savvy.  ... 
PS Audio DirectStream network bridge
knghifi,I can agree with making sound quality the highest priority, but the cost to that is worth considering.  I would liken it to a man with a fine Porsche 911.  He wants speed and acceleration to be the highest priority.  His friend who knows s... 
PS Audio DirectStream network bridge
Knghifi, having no problems is not the same thing as well designed.  my point about JRiver is simply to say, yes it works, but it is leagues below Roon in terms of software design, functionality, and user experience. Many many leagues below.. 
PS Audio DirectStream network bridge
You are very welcome.  I am happy to be able to share the knowledge on this forum.  Most of the time the other users know a lot more than I do!  But in this case, I have been around the block.Yes, the bridge does connect over the lan, so you don't... 
PS Audio DirectStream network bridge
I have a perfect wave DAC mkII with Bridge II, so I don't have DSD, but the logistical functions are the same.  PS audio has very recently become Roon Ready.  In my opinion this is the greatest thing to happen to my DAC since I bought it 3 years a... 
What piece(s) of equipment would you most like to try?
Arc ref 210's, ref 5, and Wilson Sasha 2's.nice and fancy, but relatively realistic as well!   
Replacing outdoor speakers
Nice!! We adore our poolside speakers.. Enjoy! 
Replacing outdoor speakers
I have a pair of Definitive Technology AW6500 speakers in my patio area.  Pretty solid. I use an older 2 channel 100 watt Adcom amp to drive them, and I have a Sonos Connect connected, so they fit in with the rest of the background music house aud... 
Who is you go to for top quality vinyl
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Who is you go to for top quality vinyl
I know this is unpractical advice, but if you can make the trip to Japan, you will be overjoyed and thrilled!  As one who is particularly addicted to visiting Japan (I've been there 13 times!), I can highly recommend making the journey.  If you ar...