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| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @lalitk , regarding the XLR interconnects, I have to admit I have no idea where to start there, as my system has not needed anything but USB cables for many years now. A mild source of stress of something I’m planning to research later so any po... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? Well, the MU1 may be all I’m looking for, but maybe not - I have zero expectations in terms of how I’ll enjoy it, and in what configuration. But between three server solutions and TBD DAC’s I’ll be trying eventually, I’m sure I’ll figure it out. I... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? Purchased an MU1. Should have in a few weeks. Next need to consider the DAC. Will try to line up some demos before buying anything, and at the very least see how the MU1 does with my Gryphon DAC just while it’s burning in. Which I’m very interest... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? I think my most recent thoughts on the N20 in my current system have pretty much stabilized for the near future, knowing that long term use can change things. While I still think I hear a slight improvement with AES over USB, it’s so close that I... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? Thanks @sns. Evaluating that class of DAC, my thought is to go with the MU1 first, despite the emphasis on AES. My thinking is that the MU1 has a reputation for neutrality and precision, and not injecting a strong character of it’s own. While this... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @lalitk , thanks for sharing, and for the advice. I may be able to get demos of DACs in simultaneously with the next server, and, depending on the value of the DAC, purchase it too. That might be doable with a DAC like the Holo May KTE (although ... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @ghasley , thanks for the correction. I’m not sure why I thought the MU1 was made in China. | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? Occurred to me the MU1 could possibly be a truly great match for the Holo, feeding it it’s upsampled signal…. | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @pokey77 , yep, would go for the KTE if I went that direction. Does look to be a value product. Thanks to being made in China. Like the MU1 too. Could make some ballon jokes here but don’t want to veer in that direction! | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? Thanks @pokey77 . Yes down the road I’ll be testing a DAC, as @ghasley has convinced me. Good to know about the Bartok upgrade! We’ll see about that route when the time comes. But it might be too costly for me - unless I use it as a one-box soluti... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? I’m embarrassed I didn’t think of trying this earlier with the N20 but I totally forgot to try changing my Gryphon DAC module’s filter from the default slow setting to fast. With the Innuos setup, a long time ago I concluded that “fast” produced a... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? I think I am going to stick to the plan and acquire a K50. I have an opportunity to acquire one for a deal. BUT I am also going to follow @ghasley’s advice as well; will get a demo DAC in house AFTER the K50 is good and burnt in. Steps: Acquir... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @ghasley I am also seriously considering your suggestion to try to get a demo of a well-respected standalone DAC in-house for a demo, as an interim step before sourcing a K50. I’d only opt to try a DAC within budget, to be fair to the dealer, to ... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? Thanks @ghasley. I also don’t think I’m far off from what I’m looking for in SQ - the N20 proved that. It does everything I want, aside from a slight bit of what the the Innuos does. Just needs a hair more transparency and I’d be there. I don’t ev... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @ghasley , thanks and all good points. My incorrect hunches on interconnects was certainly not solidified since I have zero experience with standalone DAC’s and related interconnects, which is why I put out the hunch to be shot down :) I get your... |