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| Streaming 102 @joeyfed55 if you just want a pure streamer, because you're going to use the Yggdrasil anyway, then the Lumin U1 or U1 Mini is what you'd want. The T2 includes analog outputs so you don't need a separate DAC. However maybe you want both the T2 and... | |
| DAC connection: which type gives highest fidelity? I would suggest optical network-based raw data transfer (e.g. a UPnP renderer) as it has both error-detection and retransmit while also being electrically decoupled.But, in practical terms, it pretty much depends on the implementation of your send... | |
| shielded vs unshielded pros and cons? Audio interconnects are generally carrying low-voltage signals which means any picked up interference, from unrelated sources but also from nearby cables, can significantly impact the signal fidelity.I think all audio interconnects are shielded? T... | |
| Subwoofer Connection: Speaker Level Amp to Line Level on Sub? You should not do that. Speaker level voltage can be much higher than line-level audio voltage, and the speaker outputs are expecting to see an impedance load in the 10 ohm range, while the line-level input is probably in the 10,000 ohm range. | |
| More Roon Questions The advantage to downloading is to have the file available even without using your Internet connection. This may be a benefit if you have intermittent connection issues, want to take the music with you while traveling (e.g. on your phone), or if y... | |
| If Power Cords Don't Matter... @chayro the short answer is that power conditioners include components and circuitry specifically to significantly filter stuff other than the 50Hz - 60Hz, 115V - 240V AC power signal. And this filtration can be measured and quantified. These comp... | |
| Liquid stylus cleaner without solvent @whart is correct: Ortofon recommends using just the stylus brush, without any liquid. | |
| Compare Bryston BP173 with Bryston BR20 You're welcome. One other difference is that the BR-17^3 has HT bypass, while the BR-20 does not (although it may be added later). | |
| Should we pay more attention to delays in sound? If you've played Dance Dance Revolution or other rhythm games then you quickly realize small delays make a huge difference. :-)But yes, I also agree it makes a huge difference in the quality of audio playback to ensure your speakers are time-align... | |
| Integrating RME ADI-2-DAC FS based 2 channel system into surround system? If you split the audio before the receiver, you're going to have a problem adjusting volume because you don't have a global volume control anymore.You could look for a receiver that has a digital out option for the two L and R channels, but I thin... | |
| Mixed Use Space - Advice for speakers placed close to back wall Most speakers without rear ports can do well with their back close to the wall. For what it's worth, Magico does well with respect to this as they're sealed designs—many homes in the Bay Area have limited space available and require speakers to be... | |
| Market for Bang & Olufsen in U.S There are several B&O stores in the US, as well as B&O partner stores, that have been around for many years. So there is definitely a market for their products. | |
| Balanced connecter output voltage on a Brooklyn + DAC. -6dB should cut the voltage roughly in half. Here's a dB <-> voltage calculator. | |
| Compare Bryston BP173 with Bryston BR20 In my opinion the BR-20 is a clear improvement across the board when compared to the BP-17^3 (we have both models here). For one thing, the noise floor is significantly lower. Overall clarity is better as well. There’s a reason Bryston calls the B... | |
| Lyngdorf MP-50 Alternative @soix that’s why I recommended the Trinnov Altitude. It is a surround sound processor that offers very powerful and flexible room correction (room + speaker via the Trinnov Optimizer), has analog inputs, and both analog and digital outputs. The Tr... |