mitch2
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| Sound quality differences in streamers Within the context of using Roon, I have clearly heard sonic differences between different streamers, but not between competent servers. Some of the devices discussed in these threads are actually server/streamers as they perform both functions... | |
| reliable DDC @lordmelton I am not using the DDC currently. Both my current DACs, Mojo Audio Mystique X SE with Lundahl nano-crystalline chokes and AD-1862Z chips, and an Aries Cerat Helene, sound best through their USB input so that I what I am using. The ... | |
| reliable DDC Here is a USB to S/PDIF converter for sale that was made in USA. The Sonicweld Diverter (link) was well-regarded for sonics. Here (link2) is some general info and if you do a web search, you will find several reviews. | |
| reliable DDC A lot of DDCs are manufactured in China, although dcs makes one that is manufactured in England. The Berkeley Alpha USB is manufactured in USA and there are probably more. The Singxer SU6 measures well and has worked well for me. It is not in ... | |
| DAC 'Scam' Vid @strawj "Mostly these kinds of threads tell me more about what wealthy hobbyists think about their money than what they think about equipment." Interesting take on this thread. Can you provide an example? | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? ”expensive unnecessary tweak's“ Agreed, how big is your box of formerly promising yet no longer used tweaks? | |
| Will AI. Minimize the Design differences of audio A.I. is tool that can primarily improve speed and accuracy in completing a task. In one medical field study, ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions from case reports (i.e., improved accuracy), and did it quicker (i.e., spee... | |
| Matching a amplifier to speakers Amplifier input impedance should be at least 10x (I have had good luck with at least 20x) the output impedance of your preamp or source (whatever is driving the amplifier). To determine power requirements, you can play with the this (linked) calc... | |
| DAC 'Scam' Vid Not sure I would agree with “stupid” but maybe apply the 80/20 rule - i.e., not always the case. Of the 20 percent, I have seen those who can’t do, and I have seen those who can teach, and I have heard pretty much everyone complain. Personally, I... | |
| DAC 'Scam' Vid @ericrhodes1 - The two DACs I have here now in my main system are Mojo Audio’s Mystique X SE (with AD1862-Z chips and Lundahl’s nano-crystalline chokes) ($12.5 list) and an Aries Cerat Helene ($19K list). They both sound good to me but I have ow... | |
| DAC 'Scam' Vid Ok, since you asked, In my system I have heard differences in the sound of every DAC I have tried (at least a dozen) In most cases, the more expensive DACs have sounded better to me, although the differences are sometimes more subtle than la... | |
| Best DAC you ever heard list. 1.Budget under 1k 2. Mid Under 5k 3. Cost no Object. You might need one or two more weight classes. I have heard several DACs in the $5K - $15K range that I consider significantly better than anything I have heard at under $5K, but none of those would compete against the better cost-no-object units. | |
| Sound quality differences in streamers "You should at least try something like a Wi-Fi extender or Mesh system so you can run an Ethernet cable from that to your streamer." That is exactly what I do with my second and third systems, by running Ethernet cables from mesh system satel... | |
| Sound quality differences in streamers @sns @mgrif104 - I read the Positive Feedback review of the Dejitter Switch X (link) and it sounds interesting enough that I will look into it further. I like the idea of a separate network path for audio but with three audio zones at my residenc... | |
| Sound quality differences in streamers @verdantaudio - As with @sns, I too prefer the Roon server operating core to be separate from the endpoint/renderer. My first server/streamer (after moving away from my customized Mac mini) was the Antipodes DX a one-box server/streamer, similar ... |