randy-11

Responses from randy-11

Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?
Tidal goodSplatify bad 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
cd318 put it very wellno reason to debate with someone who doesn't know anything 
I’d appreciate opinions from RMAF 2017 Show attendees on the Elac Adante AF61
Everything he has designed is well worth an audition.  The only questions are whether you want to expand your budget, and whether you want a different set of compromises in your own room (e.g. used Maggie 3.7i vs. these, etc.).  
which receiver new $1k or under
or... look for last year's model on close out or a factory refurb of those 3 and save even more 
New pc laptop vs 2009 Mac Mini
OS-X is really a very nice shell for UNIX.  That can be a big attraction.  It is also getting a new file system, as we speak.For audio use it doesn't matter really.  If anything delivers the right bits in the right order at the right time you will... 
Digital Music sounds too bright?
Agin - How much jitter reduction did you measure in the CD player?You DID measure it right??? 
New pc laptop vs 2009 Mac Mini
maybe the USB or other output has better galv. isolation, or injects less noise 
New pc laptop vs 2009 Mac Mini
are you using a separate DAC? 
Digital Music sounds too bright?
How much jitter reduction did you measure? 
Looks like a new Magnepan speaker is coming!!!
they will now last 20 years at least 
New pc laptop vs 2009 Mac Mini
same rips? 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
something you hate is a fine topic - to fix this, either put them in a custom made box that looks like the LM's you like the looks of or repl. with something you like better in looks and still like the osund of 
Why not batteries instead of power supplies?
I think we'll see more of this and Powerwall is just the tip of the iceberg.But a DC power supply will not get rid of noise problems that originate from inside your house. 
Looks like a new Magnepan speaker is coming!!!
for when Sound Lab speakers look too small in your room...- I'm glad they are making them tho  
Cable Survey
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