mceljo
Responses from mceljo
| Power cord length I won’t weigh in on the potential differences between a short and long power cables. I can’t, however, resist commenting on having two different lengths of power cables causing a timing issue. That’s the type of statement that would cause me to q... | |
| USB DAC for Pro Audio PC Application I ended up going with this: ART USB DI USB to Transformer Balanced XLR Analog Converter https://a.co/d/6GqQH6m It’s a DAC that will also send a balanced signal to the board. | |
| Do I buy an upscale TT? "It was a sound from a system I have never heard." To be clear, you are familiar with this system otherwise and the turntable has taken the SQ to a place you have never heard before? | |
| Analyzing DACs @tee_dee - I think most people form their opinions primarily based on the reviews of other users. | |
| What is the current retail cost of your reference system? I've never thought more or less about other audiophiles based on the cost of their systems. One thing that is unique to audiophiles and their equipment is that I'd bet the majority of audiophile systems are bought and paid for and do not represen... | |
| What is the current retail cost of your reference system? The retail price of my system (Conditioner + Streamer + DAC + Integrated Amplifier + Speakers) would be about $8,500. Current cabling is an additional $850. I think the only value in knowing how much others have invested in their systems is to b... | |
| Analyzing DACs @jasonbourne52 - There’s a review by Goldensound for the Denafrips Ares II that includes measurements that demonstrate the oversampling slow filter having some very unexpected and the fast filter appearing to measuring as expected. The recommenda... | |
| What CDs to buy Here’s a few of my favorites: Jacques Loussier Trio - The Brandenburg Concertos or Best of Play Bach Allan Taylor Looking for You | |
| Where does "MidFi" differ from "HiFi" or "LOFI"? You might have a HiFi system if your suggestion to someone asking for advice for a specific component upgrade is to try difference cables or room treatments. | |
| Looking for suggestions @ghdprentice has a point, but it all depends on what level you’re goal is and how well you like your current speakers. When I purchased my Focal 836v speakers I was able to audition them on the Krell setup that was there for the Grande Uto... | |
| Looking for suggestions I will echo the sentiment that a newer AVR would likely be your best upgrade. | |
| Where does "MidFi" differ from "HiFi" or "LOFI"? @grislybutter - A confusing post for a confusing topic I guess. I don’t know that I can clarify, but will try to add context. I don’t personally think that a specific price point is a fair way to define what is MidFi vs. HiFi, but it’s always ... | |
| Where does "MidFi" differ from "HiFi" or "LOFI"? MidFi is almost a derogatory term relative to HiFi being an elitist term. There’s obviously never going to be a consensus on a definition. I don’t think price should be the primary factor. Is budget minded gear automatically excluded from being H... | |
| Help. System sounds thin and bright or harsh @cymivka - Have you ever had the sound you want using the Harbeth speakers? If so, what I’m your system is different from that time? I feel like the speaker is the most significant factor in the overall sound of any system. | |
| Worth upgrading my cables? @dreas - I have have Blue Jeans Cable 10AWG speaker cables and have been very happy with them. Like you, I really like the ultrasonic welded connections. I have not compared them anything “high end” but they seem to do pretty well. I had BJC ... |