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| SGC vs Roon Nucleus sbank re When I’ve seen seen any issue like you describe, it has to do with the local network It wasn’t my network. I used FING and other network diagnostic tools extensively, and sent all screenshots and reports to SGC. We went round and round bu... | |
| Best Way to Upgrade Digital So, if you understand the term sunk cost… that is your CD collection. Mine is now used for wall sound dampening. So, instead of investing more in a transport, better to invest in the highest quality streamer. I like having and will keep my softwa... | |
| Streamer/Server to replace Innuos Zenith I am happy with my Small Green Computer (SGC) Sonictransporter i5 and MicroRendu streamer. This bundle has the UltraRendu. https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/recommended-solutions/products/premier-server-player-combo-sonictransporter-i... | |
| Mytek Brooklyn Bridge II with Roon Core coming in June! I just tried to look at their website and there is a certificate error giving me a warning not to proceed to the site. So, I can't see if it's online for sale yet! | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens Thanks, Jim tomic601 I lived in MT for 12 years after LA, so the big city is only a place to visit for me now... I've been ruined by smaller towns. I could probably live in parts of San Diego, if I could afford it. Shoulda never left SD :(There ... | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens tvad Good logic! Thx | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens OK, a hypothetical for anyone not bored with my questions!WOULD YOU upgrade to TREO CTs first, and keep the front end I have for now (my Odyssey Khartago amp is well-regarded and sounds good)ORUpgrade to the Aesthetix Mimas (for example, or the Ay... | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens tomic601 - I live in Port Angeles, 2.5 hours W of Seattle. I used to live in north county San Diego for 10 years (until the mid-80s, then LA for 16 yrs), and have shopped at Stereo Unltd. I talked to Ray not long ago, because my pal in Calsbad/Enc... | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens wlutke5Your speakers got a glowing review! Do you love them? I love the Vandy sound, but ponder what I would do if I had $10-20k for speakers? Quatro CT? Or? I also dream of some really efficient (>93db) speakers with which to drive a low powe... | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens Thanks, Jim tomic601. I recall that you’ve set up 2 systems with the Mimas and Treo CTs (which I still want, and almost got used, a 1 year old mint pair for $6k and then I dawdled and missed it), and that’s one reason I became Mimas-curious. So yo... | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens Thanks, mdemaioI’ve spoken to John... he’s great. He loves the Mimas, btw. He also love Ayre and Belles, depending on budget. | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens wlutke I've thought about Vandersteen Treo CTs (I love the Vandy sound), but would miss the bass extension. They are excellent, as are some others in that $8-12k range. That opens a can of worms...bringing up the entire system to the next level! ... | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens I've been reading up on the Supratek Chardonnay, and it sounds like an amazing preamp and value. He's doing a blog again. http://supratekaudio.blogspot.com/ | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens Thanks folks! | |
| What Integrated Amp do You use Hi tomic601 Re the AESTHETIX MIMAS ... I am seriously considering that integrated (my speakers are the newest Vandy 2CE Sig III).I’m considering getting their DAC in it, but I also am intrigued by the Holo Spring 3 and the Denafrips Pontus 2, or m... |