mike_in_nc
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| Separates or Integrated? What makes more sense? I like to have the preamp near the listening position (for accessibility) and the amp near the speakers (for short speaker cables). That also means only a small amp stand between the speakers, not something large that potentially messes with the i... | |
| What sacd/cd transports have an aes/ebu output? Thanks Simaudio Moon 260D. I’m not sure if it’s still made, but they are available from time to time on the used market.P.S. If I'm not mistaken, the current terminology for that connection is AES3. | |
| Streamer recommendation under $3000 With the possible exception of Roon, I am wary of any endpoint that works only with its own manufacturer's software. I would rather have the ability to pick a DLNA control point and server that meet my needs -- they are all different -- rather tha... | |
| Benchmark DAC-1 My advice is, don’t buy anything before you hear it. Your current setup is good enough that it’s too much of a risk to buy before hearing.The latest bargain darling is the Topping D90. I would be tempted by that if I needed a DAC. Its measurements... | |
| Streamer recommendation under $3000 You can use JRiver on a PC, Mac, or Linux box as a DLNA control point, so it can control any steamer that can act as a DLNA renderer. That is all of them except perhaps the proprietary lines that use HEOS or BlueOS. JRiver is also excellent for li... | |
| Just added a JL Audio D-110 to my system. Congratulations! Almost every system sounds better with a sub, if the sub is well integrated, and it seems yours is. I think highly of both JL subs and Aerial speakers, for that matter. I nearly bought a pair of 7Ts (but they are too big for the r... | |
| What the 802 and 3 Decades can tell us about trends Interesting analysis.Yes, speakers are getting brighter. And yes, many have a bump up around 10 kHz to add immediacy.I think the less irritating response of old speakers is one reason for the boom in "vintage" audio. | |
| Octal cables Many of the larger pro audio shops make cables to order. The one I use is ProAudioLA; you might try them if you are in the US. | |
| Where can I audition amps near Boston? Goodwins was mentioned. A few decades ago, I visited their showroom in the Boston area; it included a gorgeous listening room acoustically treated by a professional. The sound was incredible; it started my appreciation of how important acoustics a... | |
| Desktop Speakers - New Tannoy Golds versus Adam, Vanatoo etc I think that actives are a great way to go. At last year's Axpona, I heard the Vanatoos and a pair of Audioengines (HD6, I think). Both the T-zeros and the T-one Encores impressed me with sound considerably better than I'd expect for the price.A... | |
| Importance of phase and timing optimization when incorporating sub woofers ? Adjusting phase will smooth the FR around the crossover frequency. The effect is noticeable by ear and it is measurable. (It is best done with a measurement mic.) Without such adjustments, one may have large dips in the FR due to cancellations. As... | |
| some help with speaker placement/purchase Speakers with controlled directivity tend to be more forgiving of placement (such speakers usually do not give a wide sweet spot). Still, a wall of glass behind the speakers is not going to give a happy result. Perhaps with sufficient absorption a... | |
| Automatic Room Correction is better than the alternative. I have used both automatic EQ and manual EQ, in various forms, for about 15 years now. The best sound I have obtained is through automatic adjustment with touchup by ear. However, not every automatic system supports as much manual intervention as ... | |
| Advice on trustworthy audio resellers who check condition, offer trial period? I second what @rego said: Reno HiFi gave me very good service when I tried out a Pass X250.8 a year or two ago. Really great people. | |
| Class an vs class d At that level of quality and expense, the only way to know is to audition them in your own system. I don’t believe anyone on the internet can tell you anything very useful to making a choice.As @erik_squires said, the class is irrelevant. Both Cla... |