mgrif104
Responses from mgrif104
| Power Conditioners Mk00the answer is yes - others heard the difference easily. I have had a number of conditioners in the past. None were cheap and none really made a sizable difference, but I wanted to protect gear. My dealer suggested I audition a Niagara 5000. ... | |
| spend on the streamer or on the DAC ? @djones51. Sorry you’re missing out. I have 3 streamers from 3 systems. I’ve compared them all going into the same DAC. Plenty more than a nickels worth of difference between them. But, to each their own. | |
| spend on the streamer or on the DAC ? I have a different view than the others. Yes, the DAC is very important, but I also found that the streamer or source is as important. I started with a Node 2 going into an outboard DAC, and found a sizable improvement in performance when upgradi... | |
| Another equipment recommendation request for DAC with Pre Amp I’d add the PS audio stellar DAC/preamp to your list. I have one (and matching amp) in a second system and am pleased with its performance and value. It checks all the boxes you’ve requested. | |
| Power Conditioners +1 @nonoiseFar too many people here post based on belief, not on experience. Of course, i can understand that because I used to hold a similar belief. It’s true that some of us live in noisier environments so they might benefit more from conditio... | |
| What power conditioner @ericsch to my knowledge, i don’t have more noise than others. I had also upgraded the wiring in my house. I do have a couple of refrigerators but none were on the circuit i use. Best, | |
| What power conditioner I have always had a conditioner in my system as a means to protect the gear. Some pretty nice ones in fact. I always assumed I wasn’t doing any harm to the sound. I had previously auditioned some units hoping to improve the sound but had found ... | |
| All New NAD Master M33 Integrated Amp // GAME CHANGER ?.. @dave_b I’m curious with your NAD purchases - were they Masters series? And, did you give them adequate break in (i.e. 400+ hours)? There’s no question that some of their gear isn’t that great, but it’s also true that some of the Masters series... | |
| DAC upgrade I’m going to suggest a different route. While I’m not familiar w/ the Jolida DAC, I suspect that the project transport might be a weaker link overall and I’d suggest demoing upgrades to that piece of the chain to see what your DAC might actually ... | |
| What are you streaming tonight? Like Big Greg from a few days ago - I’m listening to Bruce Hornsby’s new release - nonsecure connection. First time listening to it and I’m finding it quite good! | |
| Does It Even Matter? There are many, many threads around related subjects. If you’re interested in quality sound, sources make a huge difference. Streaming can be better than your CD. Vinyl is a personal preference of course. But, it’s nowhere near digital in, digi... | |
| Ok now I am frustrated with streaming Streaming music, even high res files, doesn’t really require that much bandwidth - nothing near streaming video. And, you’ve got pretty good speed, so I’m skeptical that’s where your problem is. Are you sure it’s actually in your digital stream?... | |
| Looking for a front end streamer only. +1 @surfmuzAs I noted above - I own three streamers in different systems and have had the opportunity to compare them going into the same DAC using the same cabling. The difference is quite significant. The better units offer more resolution whi... | |
| Looking for a front end streamer only. I have the Auralic Aries G2.0 and can certainly recommend you consider the G2.1 based on my experience. I also have an Aurender N100H which the Auralic bests handily as well as a Node 2i (used as a streamer only - not the built in DAC) which isn’t... | |
| Stereophile complains it's readers are too informed. +1 MillercarbonI gave up on that post and greatly appreciate your summary! |