mlsstl
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| Hi-res streaming on Qobuz I have a Topping E30 DAC that shows the bit rate of the stream being played. It reliably matches what Qobuz says it is sending. That said, just because a recording has been done in high-rez doesn't mean it will always sound better or even be notic... | |
| Speakers which always sound good I just moved and my Ohm 1000s went from a smallish 13X14X10' room to a larger open-plan room that is 18' long with vaulted ceilings and open to a dining room at one side. They still sound great. That said, as with the original room, I had to exper... | |
| Streamers, servers, players - woefully overpriced?? They are like any other product on the market. If you have any DIY ability, you can get pretty dang good results. For example, you can get a Raspberry Pi streamer going for under $100. Fancy up the power supply for a bit more. Then add your prefer... | |
| What's Your Advice, Used Audio Research LS15, Or Freya+? Over on AudioAsylum, several people have bought the Freya+ and have very nice things to say about it. At $900, it is not particularly cheap, though certainly not priced in the high-end category. If you want a new ARC preamp, you're going to spend ... | |
| Magico A3, suggested integrated amp. Question -- what's the 2 meter room dimension? That sounds awfully small given the other two figures. | |
| To Roon or not to Roon I used Roon for a 30 day trial and chose not to stick with it. It is an attractive program in many ways for organizing and exploring one's music collection. However, I actually found it frustrating since Roon doesn't have an option to explore my s... | |
| Sonus Faber sonetto II vs Harbeth 7ES-3 My two cents concerning only these two speakers -- if you value tonal accuracy of voice and unamplified acoustic instruments over pleasant sound, go with the Harbeths. | |
| Magnepan 1.7i Amp recommendations I have a Hypex NC252 for my Ohm 1000s and it sounds great. I bought the amp from VTV, which is based in Ohio. The unit is under $600 shipped, so you might want to consider that option. They also have higher power Hypex units available as well as t... | |
| Purifi Based Amps - Any Opinions? My Hypex NCore NC252MP from VTV arrived last week and I've been enjoying it immensely. It is a well-built, good-looking amp and I have been very satisfied with its sound. As noted above, they also have versions available with the Purifi and Pasca... | |
| Anyone Using Harbeths with Grilles off? @CD318, regarding the issue of HF hearing loss, keep in mind that condition equally affects both live and reproduced music. I'm in my late 60s an have some HF loss due to age, but I never find live music sounding dull or have any urge to "turn up ... | |
| Anyone Using Harbeths with Grilles off? Just an observation, but when I worked in a stereo store (many, many years ago), I noticed that the vast majority of customers could never resist the urge to turn up the treble and bass controls. This was true regardless of how bright or bassy the... | |
| Leave tube amps always on? Vacuum tubes have a limited life span when turned on, whether playing music or not. This is because the cathode element (the one that glows to throw off all those electrons used to amplify the signal) slowly wears out when turned on. The lifespan ... | |
| Purifi Based Amps - Any Opinions? VTV Amplifiers has both the Purifi and Hypex amps available at very attractive prices, and it is assembled in and shipped from the U.S. They are sold on-line only AFAIK. I've ordered a Hypex amp from them which should arrive later this week. I'll ... | |
| Music server feeding Oppo UDP-205 You forgot to mention where the music files came from, and in what format. The more detail you provide the better. | |
| Great Intergated amp with great built in DAC Question for the OP -- you gave no indication of price range or needed power. That would help narrow things down. |