randywong
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| Any audiophile use computer (MacBook) as your audio streaming source? Oh damned! All your comments just open up a new universe to me. There are a lot of knowledge just surrounding the digital music source and the streamer. I am now using Eversolo a8, which is basically a mini version of android computer, way not com... | |
| Rel T/7x sub sound improvement but… I tried to lower the crossover frequency so mainly output the non-directional bass, but that suppose will break the smooth crossover from main speaker to sub. I really do not have enough space for another sub, so maybe I just place the sub at the ... | |
| Compare preamp of Eversolo a8 vs McIntosh c43 I subscribed to Apple one, which is a family plan and includes Apple Music besides other must have features, and I cannot do without it now. However most streamers does not have native Apple Music, can only work with bt or airplay, which typically... | |
| Choose between McIntosh MA9000 used vs MA8950 new Thanks to all your inputs, which make me rethink my set up plan. I just got hold of a preowned c53, which has the da2 dac, similar to a 9500. I hooked up to an amp and digital in to its da2, the sound is phenomenal! Now I see a good dac is very i... | |
| Compare preamp of Eversolo a8 vs McIntosh c43 I used the coax to link digital from a8 to c53’s da2, it sounds beautifully. Then I use balanced analog out to a mc462 but the it’s underwhelming. But I need the Eversolo since it’s the only streamer that provide direct access to Apple Music at th... | |
| Speakers low pitch humming, is it normal, or real issue with preamp? Hoorays!! It’s all your inputs and inspirations! Some valuable lesson learnt: I started to set up the components all over again (without much hope), unplugged everything, and plug in the cables (and compare different cables and inputs) one by one,... | |
| Speakers low pitch humming, is it normal, or real issue with preamp? I can hear the hissing and humming noise when I keep my ears close to speakers, so is it normal that any preamp will produce this kind of noise (even without any input cable)? Or is it an issue with my item? Sorry I am a perfectionist. | |
| Choose between McIntosh MA9000 used vs MA8950 new Thank you everybody for your inputs, I think I shall go the route for the new Ma8950, though a bit higher in price, but I shall keep it long term with my speakers. |