mitch2
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| Low Gain or Unity Gain Solid State Preamp Since you like the Khozmo, think about this one. Dual mono balanced (XLR) and single-ended (rca) inputs/outputs 64 step discrete resistor VC (recommend Amtrans AMRG resistors) optional opamp gain stage (recommend NewClassD opamps) selectab... | |
| To loom or not to loom? Stated simply, my answer to your question would be to try as many different cables as you believe are necessary to satisfy your curiosity and budget, and then purchase and use the cables that you believe make your system sound its best. At risk o... | |
| who makes custom speakon speaker cables for the Benchmark AHB2? Figure out which speakON connector you need, buy them here, and re-terminate the amp end of your favorite speaker cables yourself or, purchase from one of the venders already listed. | |
| Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings? No USB output on the MU1, correct? Just S/PDIF (via RCA) or AES/EBU? | |
| Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings? @fastfreight This is really only an issue if you have two systems, where one runs Core and the other needs to be endpoint only. I am running three systems with my server/Roon core in my network room and a separate endpoint connected to my net... | |
| Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings? @nymarty I have heard the Innuos Pulsar and Auralic Ares G2.2 but not in my system or with the same DAC. Understood that the set-up was not the same but otherwise can you share any particular thoughts about the sound of either of those two s... | |
| Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings? The Holo Red looks interesting but not sure what would make it outperform my Metrum Ambre as a Roon endpoint. The Ambre is a Raspberry Pi device with onboard LPS and Femto clocks. What I do like about the Red is the option to use it as a streame... | |
| Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings? Isn’t the Grimm MU1 a server/streamer combination? Any sonic advantage to using it in the streamer, or Roon endpoint, capacity only? | |
| Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings? Good suggestions here - thanks everyone. The HiFi Rose RS130 looks interesting and would maybe be good for what I intend. I was also interested to learn more about the Musica Pristina A Cappella III, and the American company which I was not previ... | |
| Network Acoustics Products? If your only tool is a hammer... | |
| PURON RESOLVE creates new options for better sound Yes. SNL back in the good old days. Yup, the curse of old age, that we can remember how much funnier things were when we could laugh at stupid stuff without worrying about political correctness. | |
| Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings? Good thoughts on the Rose. Their units have been getting positive feedback lately. I have owned the Bricasti M5 and while I like the Signature Rendu better, it is still a good unit so bettering the SQ of the Bricasti through the Rose is an achie... | |
| Network Acoustics Products? I have owned the NA eno system (filter + network cable) and currently own the NA muon system and also their USB cable. The stuff is well-made and comes sensibly packaged in a sturdy box. You get the impression of quality. I might have heard a b... | |
| Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings? @yyzsantabarbara - I remember hearing about Playback Designs and their buffering technology at least 10 years ago. Amazing seems to be a frequently used descriptor. Many praises about the SQ. Pricy though for the new stuff - Playback Designs MPS-X... | |
| Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings? After looking a bit closer, the streamer market seems fluid with manufacturers revamping line-ups, frequently upgrading models, and increasing prices. This may not be the time to put money into a newest model streamer. In the Lumin line-up, the ... |