mazian
Responses from mazian
| Great network streamers with only USB outputs The DS3 is an early model, pre 2017 I think and according to the website has analogue output as well as USB. I assume that means SPDIF. I haven't seen a review but I would bet if it is Antipodes it will be pretty good but it depends on the asking ... | |
| Great network streamers with only USB outputs Antipodes is about as good as it gets. I have a CX which is USB only but I believe some of their models have multiple outlets. Which model are you looking at? Incidentally they have the best customer support bar none. | |
| Re: streaming recommendations for newbie +1 to Eversolo. It is great value as a Streamer/DAC and is a very respectable Streamer only if you later decide to upgrade to a separate DAC. | |
| FedEx - strange shipping progress (to UK) I've bought a lot of gear from the US, UK and China to Australia and it's not unusual for it to be 4-5 days from the source country to Sydney and then another 4-5 days via Auspost from Sydney to Shellharbour , where I live about 85kms from Sydney.... | |
| What to change in my system It seems to me that if the Nordost Odin cables are genuine you have over capitalized on the cables. Otherwise I agree that a Rogue or CJ tube integrated would make a substantial difference. Also when funds permit perhaps you might look at replacin... | |
| Anyone having shipping issues with Viva Tubes I've had no problem with Viva Tubes and I live in Australia. | |
| Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line I've had 6 different brands of streamer including an Aurender and sold them all because of the app. Aurender SQ was excellent but I had nothing but trouble with the Conductor app and customer service from Aurender was none existent. Reluctantly I ... | |
| New SS integrated choice....Rotel 1572Mk2, Audiolab 7000A, Exposure 2510 @soix +1. Out of the ones listed by the OP the Exposure is the best but the Hegel beats then all. Then again you could consider tubes. | |
| Component contributions to “sound stage” @musicfan2349 +1 I would be interested to hear from a qualified electronics or audio engineer as to how a power cord or fuse can impact on soundstage. Not interested in opinions from audiophiles from the school of wishful thinking. | |
| Component contributions to “sound stage” The recording. | |
| Overkill for small room I had Dynaudio Contour 1.8 floorstanders in a room your size and the bass was tight and solid but not at all boomy. They were probably amongst the best speakers I have owned and I have owned plenty over the years. | |
| My Aurender N150 is stuck in repeat mode I hope you have more luck with Aurender customer service than I had. | |
| The time has come and I request advice... When I had an Aurender it didn't do Roon at all. I don't know if things have changed. | |
| Giving Advice without recommending your own equipment Other people's views can be of limited use in relation to SQ but not in relation to reliability. For SQ you have to hear it yourself preferably, if at all possible, in your own listening environment. | |
| Customs delay from China. How long should I reasonably wait? I had a similar experience with FedEx when importing a preamp from the USA to Australia. It was stuck with either Australian Customs or FedEx and I couldn't get any information from either. In fact it was virtually impossible to contact them at al... |