nymarty
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| Do you have a perfect digital marriage? Mac Mini M4 with Roon Server and HQPlayer Deaktop on wired Ethernet network connected to Holo Audio Red (Roon and NAA endpoint) via Ethernet-fiber switches. The Red then outputs via i2s or USB to a Holo Audio Cyan 2 or Denafrips Pontus 2. Sounds... | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? There are soooo many DACs. I’ve been using a Denafrips Pontus 2 for the past couple of years and just picked up a new Holo Audio Cyan 2 on the used market. I wanted a DAC that was R2R, had i2s input, and could take an upsampled DSD signal so I co... | |
| Looking for High Quality Streamer Only Options (NO DAC)? Holo Audio Red $800 Roon Ready + NAA for HQPlayer Lots of outputs: USB, i2s, AES, coaxial | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps SMcAudio is a boutique brand at this point - selling high-end amps, preamps, etc. and they also rebuild old McCormack amps. I’ve heard nothing but great things about them. I still have an original McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe and have exchanged email ... | |
| Recommended amplification I don’t think you need 200 watts for the 3a Signatures in that size room. But I think those speakers like more power than 10 watts. I have them and they sound better to me with more power - particularly with high current amps. The bass is more c... | |
| CLASS D Orchard Audio Starkrimson monoblocks work well with my Devores, which don’t really need the power but come alive with it. | |
| Supratek Owners Thread @tksteingraber Glad you like the remote! The instructions are on the product page on AliExpress but you figured it out. I think Mick should buy a bunch of these, screenprint a logo on them, and ship them with his preamps. They’re much closer to... | |
| Supratek Owners Thread @evank Thanks! System is looking good. Did you move? Are you going to CAF? @tksteingraber Thanks! The noise isn’t much of an issue and only happens with remote, so will just ignore it. @jslateiv Thanks! I’m going to DM you about something... | |
| Supratek Owners Thread @jslateiv Thanks! The noise makes me wonder if a better motorized pot would be an overall sonic improvement but not sure what to even change it to or how. That little bit of noise is a worthwhile tradeoff for how good the preamp is. @gryphon... | |
| Supratek Owners Thread @jslateiv Thanks. I only get the noise when using the remote, which is odd. | |
| Coda 11, Schiit Tyr, JC5 or ??? @adamsherman What class D amps were you listening to? I’m finding them to be more similar to AB these days. Personally I’m using Orchard Audio ganfet amps and enjoying the synergy with tube preamp. For solid state I have Schiit Aegir monoblocks... | |
| Supratek Owners Thread @jslateiv Do you know what could be causing audible noise coming through the left speaker when adjusting volume? The noise stops as soon as I stop turning the volume knob —which I usually adjust via remote. Thanks! | |
| Supratek Owners Thread @sim_audio_nerd i bought it on Ali Express. You’ll need your original remote to teach it but it’s very easy to do. Aluminum alloy material infrared signal learning remote control, 2-button, simple style, high-end audiophile https://a.aliexpress... | |
| Supratek Owners Thread Just upgraded my Chardonnay with a new remote control. Nice heavy aluminum and just the 2 buttons I need. The remote Mick supplies is fine but this just has a nicer feel and no unnecessary buttons. Easy to program. Sounds better too. ;-) | |
| LAIV Harmony @no_regrets Michael Lavorgna reviewed both DACs on twitteringmachines.com. Each review describes his sonic impressions and he makes some comparisons. |