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| Which types of speakers are ideal against a wall? Thanks guys for all the input. I guess I will stick with the traditional audiophile speakers and place an absorber in the port. I’m curious if the port foam inserts are the same effectiveness as a sock? Can’t wait to try. | |
| Any “value” competitor streamers vs Bluesound Node 2i? Has the $1500 to $2000 class of streamers from (say 5 years ago) fallen behind less expensive streamers of today with regards to advancements & improvements in technology and sound quality? Or has it been a relatively stable environment? | |
| Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp?? I have added a Modwright Tube Preamp LS100 to pair with the Benchmark HGC 2 Dac and the unit has definitly sweetened the sound. In the meantime I have been shopping different Dacs. As I am still in need of replacing the Apple TV (I am told weak l... | |
| Inverted Phase Preamplifiers with REL Subwoofers Oddiofyl. REL claims that the correct switch position will yield a louder result whether it be a 0 or 180 when in correct phase with the rest of the set up. Did you find that the sub was louder when you flipped the switch? Did you have the REL b... | |
| Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp?? Good to hear Mesch. I will report back. | |
| Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp?? I ended up buying a Modwright LS 100 tube preamplifier. This willl allow me to try out a variety of stand alone DACs as currently I am dependent on the Benchmark as my preamplifier (no preamp) which limited my dac options. I should have it hook... | |
| Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp?? itsjustmeThe Apple TV is going to the Benchmark DAC however it is an optical cable not a spdif. Some folks say going a BlueSound Node 2i over ATV will help. Others say it makes no difference. | |
| Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp?? What about a tube pre amp? Not a solution? | |
| Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp?? What about under 2 k on used market? | |
| Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp?? Absolutely. Fatigue becomes the number one issue after a while. | |
| Apple TV Streaming Sound Quality vs Streamer? Steve: Do you have any experience with the Auralic Vega Dac? Are these more laid back than benchmark and would they benefit from the Synchro-Mesh? | |
| Apple TV Streaming Sound Quality vs Streamer? Since adding the Benchmark Dac, I really enjoy the added detail but it seems to be a little brash in my system or at least to what I’m used to. Would the synchro mesh mellow it out a little? Or am I better off getting a more laid back dac? If so... | |
| Apple TV Streaming Sound Quality vs Streamer? Does the Node 2 need to be hooked to a wired ethernet to work effectively? | |
| Apple TV Streaming Sound Quality vs Streamer? Are there any streamers in which you have the option of plugging your iPhone or iPad (wired) into a usb plug and play? If so, might this sound better than streaming wirelessly? | |
| Apple TV Streaming Sound Quality vs Streamer? There are some streamer products in the $700-$800 range such as cocktail, marantz, Cambridge and others that offer additional functionality etc. Are these good options in terms of comparable sound quality as the node? Any in particular as you go ... |