phcollie
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| Schitt Freya+ Preamp into Intregrated Amp (no preamp inputs) ???? OP, not exactly sure what is your specific question? With an input impedance of 50K, You will be fine using the SE inputs and with 600 output impedance on the XLR side so you can go that route also. You have 15 days to test and if you do not lik... | |
| Does the first reflection point actually matter?? @gs5556 Thank you for the circling tones test link. Freaked me out...I could swear there was a speaker directly to my right and left. Very cool holographic test. | |
| Does the first reflection point actually matter?? Eric, Thanks for posting an interesting question. In my case, with dipole planars, the first reflection point is the back wall. I do not have any treatments on what would be considered a first reflection point typically for a directional speaker. ... | |
| Well, I finally replaced Toslink with USB ...and I'm glad I did... Give Audirvana a test on that windows 10 box with some Qobuz high res and you will be very pleased. Whole new level of improvement. | |
| The Revolving Door...Hey, how about some synergy? I followed the synergy first path and its a good plan to build a base that has a proven track record. For me the system had to work with Magnepan since I favor the planar sound over boxes. Ended up with a used amp until I could get the one I want... | |
| Why high-end cable manufacturers don't post measurements? Fair Question. I would like to know why some manufacturers will not reveal the AWG of their product? Is there a particular reason that a manufacturer would not let you know the AWG of their speaker cable? | |
| Best route to go for new dac? Edit...."The Best SINAD #s"....Did not mean to say "Lowest". Higher is actually preferred. | |
| Best route to go for new dac? Op, there are so many choices and everyone has their favorite. I suggest you avoid the "measurement" trap, the lowest SINAD numbers will not equate to the best sound. Audition a few that have a well put together analog stage and choose what you li... | |
| Been away for a while, need some help Op, Before investing in a lot of equipment, you might want to take some time and explore or do a free trial of "Audirvana" on your mac book. I use Audirvana with Qobuz and have no desire or need to purchase CDs or other equipment. The sound qu... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes Thomas, Thank you for all the hard work and financial commitment you made putting this together. It is greatly appreciated. Cheers. | |
| Why would I need Roon? +1 @Soundchasr@JbuhlTried, but Audirvana sounds better. Can deal with GUI for better sound. | |
| is this the greatest live band of all time? Lets see, In one year at College we had The Who, The Dead, The Stones & Floyd. How in the world could you pick just one? Impossible. | |
| to my ears digital audio does not sound natural? something is wrong! OP, Precisely why I prefer Tubes in between my DAC and my SS amplifier. For a while I thought, like many others, that elimination of unnecessary components in the chain would be "pure". Why introduce noise right? My ears say otherwise and I much p... | |
| A challenge to the "measurement" camp I think it is a waste of time and effort explaining to someone that they are wrong. I just smile at that video and move along. People who are passionate about wrong opinions are usually driven by fear. That being said, I happen to like Belden and... | |
| clueless Hello OP, There are a number of websites with forums having owners groups and user groups for the MC452. It is a good idea to visit those and see how others have paired their 452 so that you do not have to start from scratch. Then you can au... |