rbstehno
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| Lumin T2 impressions? USB sucks vs using Ethernet. Some people will try to sell you tweaks to improve usb which they might work, but it’s like putting lipstick on a pig. I tried a couple tweaks which helped a little but I was glad I sold all of that stuff. My server wi... | |
| Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC If you hear somebody complaining about the PSA DS dac, ask them what release of the firmware did they use. Most people like the improvement each release provides. I’ve updated the dac multiple times and each new release sounded better than the pri... | |
| Speaker advice for listening to Blues music If your room has a bunch of windows and/or hardwood floors, you are going to need a miracle to get the room right. I listen to Keb Mo, SRV Tin Pan Alley, Robbin Ford, many other blues artists as well as a lot of jazz and rock. You don’t need a spe... | |
| Shocked removed spikes, used blue tack, what other non spike footer if you read Jim Smith's book or watch the video, he doesn't like spikes. He says they lean the speaker out. | |
| Tube Amps Watts vs SS amp I liked my tube amp but it didn't drive my woofers as well as a SS amp does. I tried the different ohm settings and the 4 ohm was better than the 8 ohm, still wasn't to my liking. Amp had 4-kt120 tubes. | |
| Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict? I had my utility put a whole house surge arrester on the meter before it enters the house. Everything in my house is protected after the meter. We have some great lightning storms here in Georgia and my neighbors have experienced issues with thei... | |
| Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC I used to own the Auralic Aries streamer which I thought was much better than the LUMIN and Aurender. I got rid of that and my external dac and the expensive usb cable ($750) and went with the ps audio DS dac with bridge board. Much much better. U... | |
| Take up drums at age 56? I started playing drums at age 5 and I’m in my 60’s now. Just got rid of my set. It’s a lot of fun to play. The most fun is playing in groups/bands in front of many people, an experience you will never forget. Do not, do not get an electronic kit... | |
| Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500 I actually had a Rogue Cronus magnum with kt -120 tubes which I really liked but it didn’t control the bass, was to loose. Went to the Hegel h100 which I liked but didn’t have enough power so I bought a h300. I then bought a new pair of large Ushe... | |
| Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500 Hegel h100 or h200 or h300 from $1300 on up to around $2600. I had both the H100 and the H300, the H300 is in a different league but 2x more $$$ | |
| Better sound with ethernet cable? Only use wireless if you can't use hardwire. Mesh networks are fine but if you use mesh with wireless from satellite to satellite, you are still using wireless and you have all the issues with it. To get the higher speeds with a mesh network, you ... | |
| Difference Between DAC Types An FPGA dac is the way to go. | |
| Do audiophiles hate large subwoofers? When I used Rel subs or other subs in my audio room, I ran my main speakers full range and used the subs to provide the low end. I also like using smaller/multiple driver subs | |
| Decisions on standmounts: ATC, Dynaudio, ProAc, Sonus Faber Check out Totem Model 1’s or Totem Mani 2’s, or Usher mini-x. All stand mount and very good sounding | |
| I wan't the best in this price range Why are you blaming the speakers for being harsh? It could be caused by your amps/dacs/cartridge or any source that you might be using. |