ricred1
Responses from ricred1
| Anyone try the Kaleidescape Strato V? Seems to eliminate the need for the crazy server? I've had one for a little over one month. The sound of movies is significantly better than any streaming service. | |
| ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE STREAMERS REALLY WORTH IT I say yes, based on my experience comparing several DACs and music servers in my system. That being said, that are no absolutes in audio. | |
| Audio racks that can handle heavy components https://livevibeaudio.com/rhythm-platforms/ | |
| Would you rent a $14,000 DAC for $75 per day? No | |
| Is anyone here still into live concerts these days? Last year I attended almost every Jazz concert at the Buena Vista Theater in San Antonio, TX. It's a truly great venue for Jazz. | |
| 2025 Audio System Wish List Time! adsell, I sent you a PM. | |
| Anthem ARC and Subwoofers - A quick review I recently changed from a Anthem AVM 70 to a Trinnov Altitude 16. There's a big price difference between the two, but I can't believe how much clearer the Trinnov sounds. My rears and bass management is significantly better with the Trinnov. | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? Antipodes Audio Oladra music server and the Trinnov Altitude 16 AV preamp. | |
| Better DAC or better Streamer System dependent. I've heard discernible differences between DACs and music servers. | |
| what dacs are fast, lively, energetic? I submit you must think about "system context". Components, including DACs can sound different based on the system their in and the end user's ear. | |
| What is the most important component in your audio chain? My room. | |
| HOW DID YOU END UP WITH YOUR DREAM SYSTEM? It started back in 1985, Okinawa, Japan. I purchased a pair of JBL 4312s(I think). I continued to trade/buy components. I'm happy with my system, because I have learned that no component is perfect, trust my wife’s ears, and trust my own ears. | |
| 2025 Audio System Wish List Time! Merry Christmas to All, In 2025 I will complete my HT system. I just purchased a Trinnov Altitude 16 and two REL HT/1510s. Next month I will purchase either a Trinnov Amplitude 8m or 16. Finally, I will purchase four in-ceiling and four side spea... | |
| two channel speaker/equipment consultant fastfreight, I couldn't disagree more....most dealers push what they sell and he's no exception. An individual's ears are their best consultant. | |
| Jeff Rowland to what? zuesman, I purchased Jeff Rowland M735s and have zero desire to change them. I'm done with two channel and have moved on to improving my HT. |