mike_in_nc
Responses from mike_in_nc
| 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 | |
| Advise on getting the usb firmware to work on classe cp-800 Hmmm.... Is the CP-800 new to you, or have you been using it a long time?A drawback of the CP-800 (as you probably know) is the lack of sub level controls. You have to set the sub level(s) manually at the subs to match the mains. On the CP-800 its... | |
| Advise on getting the usb firmware to work on classe cp-800 You know that Mk II was a paid upgrade, with a new board for the USB input? | |
| Purifi Class D: Junk? @jaytor -- You have a wonderful touch with the DIY projects. If I had the skill and patience to make things so neat and beautifully laid out, I’d be a DIYer myself.As someone interested in those PuriFi modules, I’ll be very interested in how you l... | |
| Qobuz vs idagio vs primaphonic Qobuz has many complete operas. I have never had a problem with gaps between tracks using Qobuz. If others are, perhaps it is setup or equipment. In one system, I use the Qobuz app on a Windows computer via USB to a DAC.In the other system, I use ... | |
| Router Ethernet Cable to Streamer I did put an EMO Systems EN70HD inline just before my Auralic Aries G1. I had not experienced any noise before inserting it, and I did not experience any noise afterwards. I kept it inline for it surge protection -- I consider it cheap insurance. ... | |
| Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming I’ve found that the SQ of my red book CDs exceeds that of streaming using the identical recordings for comparison. [...]I’m wondering if others have had the same experience No, I have not. I find the quality similar. |