mike_in_nc
Responses from mike_in_nc
| recommendation of amps >> I have thought about the Benchmark AHB2 amp,but, seem to want something a little warmer. << If you haven’t tried it, you might be surprised at its tonality. Though clear and with the lowest distortion available, it’s not a cold-sou... | |
| Looking for suggestions Regarding Cambridge streamers, I tried a CXN2, and it was not for me. The issue was that it worked fine with its own control software but it was a bumpy ride using it with generic control software. Still, I agree with @hilde45 that an older AVR i... | |
| Question about Shipping If I'm selling electronics online, I take photos, then pack the box before I even write the ad. Usually, I double-box to prevent even unlikely problems. Having the packing done allows me to get accurate weight and dimensions before I list the uni... | |
| What is the highest quality digital music file? Where can I get it? >> I was reading a forum from another site suggesting that streaming was fine for background but not good enough for serious listening. << Bullshit, in my opinion. Either a preconceived notion or a statement by someone who heard a sys... | |
| The Forgotten I'm always surprised that Janszen speakers don't get more attention, given the compact size, ease of placement, reasonable prices, and great sound (low distortion, even FR, great transparency, superb imaging). Perhaps the issue is that Janszen doe... | |
| Solving the "complex music problem"? I agree with @erik_squires that it's usually the room acoustics that are the bottleneck. One way of thinking about that is that a good set of headphones usually doesn't have the issue to anything like the same degree. The main difference is that h... | |
| XLR cables from preamp to powered bass amp in speaker? (Legacy Focus XD.) Yeah, Benchmark is not about to sell junk. | |
| XLR cables from preamp to powered bass amp in speaker? (Legacy Focus XD.) Though I’ve tried some, I have never found it necessary to use expensive XLR interconnects. They were no better than -- some worse than -- simple mic cables made with Mogami W2549 and Neutrik connectors. The need for fancy wires would be even les... | |
| What's your favorite lyric from a song? When you believe in things that you don't understand, Then you suffer, Superstition ain't the way. -and- Although your mind's opaque Try thinking more if just for your own sake. (First by Stevie Wonder, second by the Beatles) Never heard anoth... | |
| Streamer for mostly Qobuz with volume control I’m quite happy with my Auralic Aries G1, which has a digital volume control. However, I’ve never used the volume control, so I don’t know that my satisfaction means much to you. Any digital volume control reduces dynamic range. If the volume att... | |
| Is Forte Free Agent still good for Newsgroups? My experience was the same. ISPs have dropped newsgroups, as the bandwidth was large from the few customers who used them. Usenet, I am afraid, is a remnant of the Internet of earlier decades. People have moved on to various fora: Facebook (ugh!),... | |
| Ultimate stereo nightmare I agree with @kota1 . At some point, it’s better to simplify (and SimpliFi is a good resource). Do you really use all those components, or is it just "nice" to have them? When (if not now) does "can’t deal with all this" outweigh "nice"? Well, wh... | |
| Digital source & management dilema @kletter1mann - In my post above, I focused on DAC-Preamps that also have DRC (digital room compensation) and sub integration. Those features can be really helpful if you want extended, smooth bass in most rooms. As others have said, many other D... | |
| Digital source & management dilema I have been using an STR preamp for nearly four years now and think it’s an excellent unit, especially if you want DRC and/or subwoofer integration. A friend, after hearing my system, went out and bought one. One alternative is the miniDSP SHD. W... | |
| Qobuz dropping rights to my favorites. A pox on their house. Sometimes when this happens, I find that a newer release of the same album has become available. It's worth checking. |