moonwatcher
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| Sound quality differences in streamers The issue with the $329 WiiM Ultra is its internal clock is only "so-so" according to some reviewers. So, if you use it to feed an external DAC, make sure you are doing so in such a way that the presumably better clock in the more expensive DAC i... | |
| What is a "reference" system? Well, I know you said you didn't want to open it up regarding YouTuber reviewers, but Hans Beekhuyzen has three "reference" systems. In his world, "reference" means three price points such that all components in each system are matched to each oth... | |
| Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000? For those who can afford a $50K and higher DAC, more power to them. I hope they enjoy them immensely. But if I could afford a $50K DAC, I’d have to ask myself if I’d be happier just staying all analog via LP and eliminating any digital mess at al... | |
| The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype Like Dave and Troy said, this guy’s video only looks at the cost of some chips. You can buy those from Digikey for about $5 to $15 depending on which ones you are wanting to use. But this is like saying, most all cars use gasoline, so there’s no ... | |
| Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons Well, the Super Lintons have good crossovers, we can agree on that. Here was Danny's take on the Dynaudio Special 40 from three years ago. He wasn't impressed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TxorWiy78w&t=210s | |
| Is there any such thing as a bad sounding DAC these days? Most all DACs over say $250 sound "good". Some are better than others - duh! There are lots of engineering variables (quality of power supplies, analog output sections, etc.) involved for sure to meet price points. And generally, the higher up the... | |
| $3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ? Upscale Audio currently has Tannoy on sale, some are "seconds" that might have undetectable scratches in places you'd likely not see. Apparently, Kevin got in a bunch of Tannoy last year that needed rework and got so mad about it, that he has swit... | |
| Directional wires/cables Not B.S. They explain it if you’d just read the instructions. Worlds Best Cables simply say this: These Quad RCA cables are configured as directional cables, we strongly believe that this is the most appropriate topology for best performance and s... | |
| Why are DAC's so much more expensive than transports? I find it interesting that we want transports to be "truth tellers", reading the data from a CD, SACD, a hard drive, SSD, or from the Internet and output that data exactly as it was intended, bit for bit, and have reasonable timing in the data to ... | |
| Getting a Divorce and can now buy floor standing speakers At least you won't have to worry that when you die, your wife will sell your stereo gear for what you told her you paid for it. | |
| Bluesound Node versions SQ @grunge1000 we all bemoan the lack of very many younger people getting into this hobby beyond their cellphones and earbuds or maybe Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones, so when a young 20-something coworker, who has backed into this hobby via ho... | |
| Bluesound Node versions SQ @soix don't shoot the messenger. I'm merely asking a technical "why?". I also believe the old axiom that a fool and his money are soon parted if they aren't at least a bit skeptical. I'm not arguing with you or anyone else on DACs. They obviously ... | |
| Bluesound Node versions SQ @soix I’m an engineer. Show me the money (measurements). If I send a data stream of 01001101 and another streamer does the same to the exact same external DAC, and that external DAC is doing buffering and reclocking of the data stream such that ji... | |
| Bluesound Node versions SQ I’d price out buying a used Node and a LPS, but compare that (and risks involved in tearing into it unless you have a little electronics experience) with just buying the Node 132 for $549 and being done with it. It has a better power supply per Bl... | |
| Question about high current amps versus "not high current amps" I just wish that speaker manufacturers who make speakers requiring high current amps with amazing damping factors to simply recommend a few amps. It doesn't have to be an endorsement exactly but give a few examples and say, "high current amplifier... |