mike_in_nc
Responses from mike_in_nc
| Can I use a streamer with an internal dac when I have an integrated with an internal one? If it's not too cheap for you, the Bluesound Node 2i gets good reviews. Might be worth a try, especially if it can be had on approval. | |
| Can I use a streamer with an internal dac when I have an integrated with an internal one? If you want to use the DAC in the streamer, you plug the analog output of the streamer into an analog input of the HINT.If you want to use the DAC in the HINT, you plug the digital output (if there is one) of the streamer into a digital input of t... | |
| Why does MQA not sound good in my system? Confused Not everyone likes the "flavor" that MQA adds to music. | |
| Streaming vs ripped music Using Qobuz, I find similar quality to local network streaming, playing from a thumb drive, or playing a CD.I've not tried Amazon HD, as it has no way of connecting to my system. Last time I checked, Qobuz was not much more per month. | |
| Bach Recording Recommendations I second the recommendation of Grumiaux (violin).I also agree that Pinnock (keyboard) is usually wonderful. | |
| Bach Recording Recommendations Everything I mention here is a recommendation.There are two well-known Starker recordings of the suites. The one that gets audiophile attention is the Mercury. I prefer the one on RCA, both for sound and for musicality. The recent Thedeen recordin... | |
| What do you use for streaming Classical? @mrbobm - Like the previous poster, I tried Roon for a month, but it wasn’t for me . . . at least it wasn’t at that time. I have a large library, all carefully tagged, so I can find anything I own.But now, more and more, I play music from Qobuz, a... | |
| DSP with an Integrated Amp? To add to what’s been said....Next time you change gear, look for an integrated with its own DSP (e.g., NAD M33) or one with pre-out and main-in jacks. Either way will allow you to use Dirac for whatever frequencies you want. | |
| DAC + NAS streamer combo (NOT Tidal/Qobuz etc) I would consider the Matrix Element-X. I have not heard it, but because of the good reviews, I’d try to get one on approval. It’s said to be neutral and bulletproof.DACs of a certain price will almost certainly be Roon, Tidal, and Qobuz compatible... | |
| Please help. Need solutions for monitor stands and speaker terminal adapters Cardas makes nice spade lugs that accept banana plugs. They are not cheap but are well made. https://echohifi.com/details/5674/Cardas_SpadeNakamichi makes a cheaper version: https://echohifi.com/details/14032/Nakamichi_Banana-to-Spade | |
| Jazz newbie Jazz covers a lot of ground! Despite what one sees in the hi-fi magazines, it didn’t end in 1970.A couple of newer releases I’ve enjoyed are "Tangents" by Gary Peacock and "For Such a Time as This" by Eric Reed.A streaming service is a great way t... | |
| Advise on getting the usb firmware to work on classe cp-800 You're welcome -- I wish you best of luck with it. | |
| Smaller vs larger listening rooms? My sister was just reminding me of a relative we visited 50 yrs ago, with a big old house with huge living room -- it contained a grand piano and six couches scattered around, as well as the stereo. 10 ft ceilings. I still remembered how sound fro... | |
| Better XLR/RCA adapters I would use XLR cables and the current equipment is all RCA. I guess you already know that a balanced cable won’t get you any performance improvement?If it’s something you need to do temporarily, I’d try inexpensive adapters, like those sold by L... | |
| Custom power cables for powered speakers Try here: https://www.pduwhips.com/category/40-power-cords.aspx |