pedroeb

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Why don't higher end amplifiers come with a separate power chassis?
Frankly I don't see how marginally dripping the voltage with a tiny resistor is going to achieve anything.  
A free tweak revisited
Oddly it makes no difference to me. But then that my approach with everything.   
Why don't higher end amplifiers come with a separate power chassis?
Is pro equipment up to critical listening standards?  
Can I connect multiple sources to an external DAC
I have a Bluesound Node that's connected to a Topping D90SE DAC through USB. The Bluesound recognises the DAC, which can be selected.  I have two CD players connected to the DAC, one with Optical and the other with Coax.  The desired input can b... 
Why don't higher end amplifiers come with a separate power chassis?
The only reason not to is cost. The reason to is mains isolation. The distance between them is irrelevant provided a shielded cable of suitable gauge is provided. Yes shielded as DC is easily contaminated. If you don't have separates, and you're ... 
Finding (calculating?) speaker and amp impedance
How to stop worrying about speaker impedance The Audiophiliac and ELAC’s speaker designer Andrew Jones set out to demystify speaker impedance.  
Totally Ridiculous....Auditions on YouTube!
Is it possible to hear the difference between a CD and a SACD played on YouTube? With the quality available, absolutely not. To be honest, I never ever take any notice of reviews or recommendations. Utter Garbage comes to mind.    
Why is everyone so down on MQA?
Is MQA still a thing?  Absolutely. MQA-CDs are still being released and Radio Paradise has MQA, so I'm not at all sure where that statement came from or if it is something that should even be taken seriously. The beauty is any CD player will ... 
Why is everyone so down on MQA?
Well Dolby is licenced and complex. Who in their right mind would ...  Forget it, this is getting silly.  
Why is everyone so down on MQA?
Why is everyone so down on MQA? There's no definitive answer. You might as well ask why do people claim technology they don't prefer is DOA? Just because it doesn't meet their levels of popularity is no excuse. They might emphatically claim that... 
Thorsten Loesch vs Amir
I believe DACs must have excellent benchmark results as a starting point since they are likely to produce the best results. For example: The Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 has a headless Pink Panther. The Topping D90SE has a sweet spot Pink... 
DAC recommendations
I like my DACs to have excellent benchmark results as a starting point since they are likely to produce the best results. The Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 has a headless Pink Panther. The Topping D90SE has a sweet spot Pink Panther. Alway... 
Why is everyone so down on MQA?
Well said zombiedad Perhaps the definitive answer is that purists hate the theory behind MQA, while those with more open minds are willing to listen and decide for themselves. The proposition that some information can be discarded without down g... 
Why is everyone so down on MQA?
Someone who knows live music and loves MQA for what it is and ignores the theory. Brilliant and thank you!  
Why is everyone so down on MQA?
LOL Human perception is easily fooled. Ya lost me there. Surely perception has a lot to do with they way we hear, and if it's configured to help provide the best listening experience, then that's perfectly fine by me. Only a theorist would dare ...