mksun

Responses from mksun

All Hail the meek --yet mighty – NODE 2i
It’s definitely good for the money. Initially I thought the software was terrible and clunky to use, but it has definitely improved with subsequent upgrades.   
Would you move to a bigger house if you could just to have a better listening room ?
Nope. Prior to retirement we sold our house and moved into a townhome. I now have way more free time to pursue my interests which includes fishing, hiking, travel and of course listening to music. Washington State has incredible outdoor recreation... 
What is your front end ?
My primary front end rig is a Jay’s Audio CDT2-MK3 transport and Denafrips Pontus II DAC using an I2S connection. Dumped my vinyl decades ago and have never looked back. Secondary is my Bluesound Node 2i connected to the Pontus II for streaming.  
Denafrips Pontus *15th* ?
It’s very strange that there wasn’t some kind of announcement of this new version as communication has been usually excellent with this company in my experience. I have had my Pontus II 3 years and have been extremely happy with it.  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Lenny Kravitz - Mama Said, Let Love Rule  
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Sarah McLachlan - 5/26/24 at the Chateau St. Michelle winery in Woodinville, WA. She performed an excellent show at a great outdoor venue and we enjoyed a bottle of Chateau St. Michelle cab to boot!  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Van Morrison - Tupelo Honey  
Great song by the Clash
Great cover of the Toots And the Maytals classic     
would the Sony SCD 5400 Ex make a good transport?
Digital has definitely improved since then and I would recommend going with a dedicated CD transport for Redbook CDs and using the Sony for SACD playback only. I had the Audiolab CDT6000 for many years and it outperformed my older Rotel CDP used a... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way Michael Penn - March  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
James Taylor - The Best of James Taylor  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Sarah McLachlan - Fumbling Towards Ecstasy  (Looking forward to seeing her in concert on 5/26)  
Tracks that bring out the best of YOUR digital system
Roxy Music - Avalon (entire album)    
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Indigo Girls - Indigo Girls (gold disc)  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Project Gemini - Colours And Light  Muriel Grossmann - Quiet Earth