mikem
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| What do audiophiles do in their cars? I used to only listen to older R&R in the car since most recordings aren't that good anyways.. it all sounds like crap in comparison, so I tune into a university station, playing classical without a lot of talk and NO ads. Good stuff. I need ... | |
| HiFi vs MidFi Where you stand on this, depends upon where you sit.. Seems like a term made up for insulting others. I bet there are many so-called mid-Fi systems that some enjoy more than those who buy to impress their friends. | |
| Why the hate for mcintosh amps? 1) Why dont people,like mcintosh? 2) Who motivates this? 3) so what are the alternatives?? 1- considered Too expensive by some, They prefer a different sound 2- You 3- Too many to List, shop around | |
| Vfet / SIT Amplifiers @kitr Pass labs keeps spare SIT output devices for warranty repairs.. being that these SITs are built to military spec and can handle extreme conditions, according to pass labs support… I doubt there will be too many issues. | |
| Need a DAC Recommendation. Get the schiit Yggdrasil GS for 1600$ .. You won’t be disappointed, but thrilled. | |
| What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ? My experiences with pass labs gear has been very positive… well designed gear using quality parts , reliable and long lasting in terms of time and viability. I prefer the sound of the XA series amps for most music, leans to the right of neutral. t... | |
| streaming devices, which would you buy? @don_c55 Then you are using the dac in the Computer which is crappy at best, most likely limited to 16/96 delta sigma infused with noise.. | |
| Schiit Audio (or other) DAC Recommendations Another vote here for Schiit MB DAC’sI have the Yggdrasil in my main system and the Modi MB in my office system. | |
| Interesting thought One way NOT to encourage people about audio is to send them over to millercarbons house! lighten up Francis!! | |
| Interesting thought I was part of an audio club here in the Carolinas that started about 22 years ago. It’s still goes on today but founded by a different group. Most of the club members were older people who have been veteran audiophiles for many years. They had est... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Aaron Neville - Feels Like rain… from Warm the heartI have the original CD from 91 and the Japan XRCD release.. The original 16/44 sounds best. | |
| MSRP, diferentiation and the illusion of value @erik_squires Great topic…Ive spent a lot of money on audio, to learn I didn’t need to spend a lot of money …. That and I stopped reading stereophile …Along with over 50 years of experience in trying various combinations of equipment.. I found ... | |
| Pimping your router @lalitk @docknow @thynameThank you all for the responses ! I’m not quite convinced! But I appreciate the civil discussion and the chance to learn.. | |
| Pimping your router @lalitk Why don’t they use ENO type filters in the DAC ? that’s my point.We know the data is there intact.. why isn’t it cleaned up by the DAC? Do the DAC manufacturers not see it as a problem ? I’ve used other means besides USB. Coax, toslink.. ... | |
| Pimping your router @lalitk Thanks for the response. That’s the typical answer I get every time yet with no real answer. If the ones and zeros are making it there in tact, then why can’t a simple filter be added in front of whatever to reduce any noise ? Why not use ... |