mazian
Responses from mazian
| New Bluesound Node – First Impressions The equipment that you have deserves a much better streamer than the Bluesound. There are numerous posts on Audiogon which mention appropriate options. I have a Pure Audio Lotus 5 that I am happy with but you might like to look at streamers even... | |
| When does one know it's time to upgrade? When you get an itch audio nuts tend to scratch it. | |
| My conclusion: mid level $$ analog vs digital Difficult to do a blind comparison as the surface noise on analogue would be easily identifiable. | |
| I must be old What do clicks and pops have to do with music? | |
| My System's Weakest Link - What Say You... Weak link? You are kidding. | |
| Best DAC / Budget As you have all tube amplification you might find R2R doesn't do it for you. I tried MHDT, Denafrips Pontus and couldn't hear any difference between those DACs and the DAC in my CD player. Even the Denafrips distributor indicated that I would nee... | |
| VINYL SUCKS! While I agree with you ,you risk being crucified on this forum. | |
| Streamer wanted Cambridge Audio has a lousy, almost unusable app so give it a miss until they come up with something better or , of course, subscribe to Roon. | |
| Your thoughts on my plans.. Maybe take another step in your journey with a Hegel or Prima Luna integrated amp. | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? Depends on the rest of your equipment. I found that tubed DACs made little difference to my tubed pre and power set up. I tried Denafrips Pontus and MHDT Orchid and Pagoda before settling for a Pure Audio Lotus 5 , which is a delta sigma DAC. It a... | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? Speakers are the weak link. Get the best electrostatics you can buy for your $10k, new or used. | |
| Preamp choices:Short list Frank Van Alstine was once reputed to say that "balanced is a solution looking for a problem". I'm inclined to believe him. | |
| Does Age Matter? 79 and prefer CDs and streaming. Can't stand the surface noise on vinyl. | |
| Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog? CDs every time - no clicks, no plops. However SACD is best of all. | |
| Speaker upgrade for classical music The biggest Maggies or MLs you can afford or your room can take, plus maybe a couple of good subs. |