mike_in_nc
Responses from mike_in_nc
| Schiit Freya + Class A in Stereophile +1 @avanti1960 . I noticed that in the latest Recommended Components, there is very little recommended that is not in Class A or Class B. Grade inflation? | |
| Tweaks, money pit or real value? +1 spenav Of course, it’s a contentious issue. My experience over 50 yrs has been that most tweaks are a waste of money, as are cables beyond a good professional grade (e.g., Mogami/Neutrik). What does pay off the most: Better speakers, acoustic... | |
| How to make small room sound bigger Yes, by all means consult with either GIK or ASC or both (or another acoustics company). If you are charged anything for their work, it will be refunded if you order, and it will be worth the price if you don't. There is some knowledge to be gaine... | |
| Subwoofer between speakers? +1 @soix The best place for a sub is where it works best in your room. There is no general rule, at least none that makes sense. Evenness of bass response at the main listening position will vary tremendously from position to position. That’s w... | |
| What matters in an ad? Well... - Some buyers actually do know all about the product, and are just looking for one at the right price, or in the right condition or color, or just one near them geographically. - Some buyers don’t read the ad. They’d rather pester the se... | |
| Should I upgrade the cable of my Line Conditioner? @xcool -- I was told that the manufacturer only supplies a power cord that is good enough to get you started until you can save enough money to buy a better power cord. Does this not hold true for the original cord that goes in the power conditi... | |
| Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC) @naperaudio - " I have heard of people not liking the Auralic software music management (Lightning?). Do you like it?" I have not used it for many years, because recent versions run only on iOS, and I use Android devices. I would buy an iPad for ... | |
| Improving Comcast modem signal LPS? | |
| Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC) I thought dCS had their own streamer, no? Apparently not. I have tried a few, of which I thought the Bricasti M5 and the Auralic Aries G1 were very good. I tried both at home, couldn't hear a difference, and bought the Auralic. I like it very muc... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream DAC w/Roon Nucleus + vs. Auralic Vega G1 @pscar - Glad to hear that you wound up with something you liked! | |
| Is Old Music Killing New Music? +1 @mahgister . The Beatles were a very nice and popular band. Bach was a genius. | |
| Should I upgrade the cable of my Line Conditioner? No. Furman supplies a suitable cable. Replacing it will be a waste of money. | |
| The choice of a discrete op amp to replace the op amp chip. Yes, I suppose it depends on the surrounding system what sounds best. You preferred the Sparkos, as did a friend of mine. I tried both Sparkos and Sonic Imagery and preferred the latter. I thought it was more neutral sounding. Different systems, d... | |
| Transport Question @jasonbourne52 - "Far from scientific!" I think if you read my post, you will find no claims of scientific validity. I know of no suitable tests of this propositiion that are double blind and adequately account for Type I and Type II statistical ... | |
| Is Old Music Killing New Music? @hilde45 - " young people have gotten the shaft. " It is not the whole boom generation doing the things you complain about. All that is necessary is that some very wealthy ones are allowed to do as they please and influence many others. A great d... |