ricred1
Responses from ricred1
| 2017 amps - $10K to $15K who is on your short list? Jeff Rowland 625 S2, but the list price is 16K. | |
| Which server / renderer to buy? cjk5933,"You agree with those who suggest a configuration by passing the USB port." Have you directly compared a music server that's designed to utilize the USB port to one that used a different output? If not, what do you base your opinion on? | |
| Which server / renderer to buy? To try to simply all of your options, you need to determine your budget. My other advice is to look at components through the lens of preference, as opposed to better. Many components are system/room dependent and the user’s ear. My favorite sayin... | |
| Which server / renderer to buy? rbstehno,I use USB from my Antipodes DS GT to my Rowland Aeris DAC. I prefer it over my previous Bryston BDP2 and Aeris DAC connected via AES. Antipodes prefers a USG connection, so in my case I don't understand the issue with USB from music serve... | |
| Which server / renderer to buy? Look into Antipodes. I have the DS GT, that replaced my Bryston BDP2. I recently listened to the Antipodes DX in my system. I submit their music servers are simply outstanding. | |
| DAC or Music Server I had the opportunity to compare a couple of things in my system over the past few days. I’ve decided the best way forward is to purchase the new Jeff Rowland PSU. As I try to mature in this hobby, I realize that different doesn’t equate to prefer... | |
| Amp/Preamp or AVR for home stereo and entertainment Furman, PS Audio Dectet, Torus, Audioquest | |
| $10k DAC in a 3k system? In my humble opinion one part doesn't equal same performance. Based on my understanding, the power supply is very important with so many components, including digital. Maybe Al can chime in, he has way more technical knowledge than I have. | |
| $10k DAC in a 3k system? I can only speak from my experience. I made many, many changes over the years. In my experience, changing speakers and the source has had the most impact on my system. I recently changed my music server. It's so hard to describe the differences wi... | |
| DAC or Music Server Guido,I will call the Rowland local dealer today and see what he says. I’ll send you a PM later. As always, THANKS for your input!Best Regards,Richard | |
| DAC or Music Server Guido,As always, I really appreciate your measured response. I’ve posted every upgrade that I’ve recently made. I can’t recall every detail when I changed components, but besides changing speakers, inserting the Antipodes DS GT has probably been t... | |
| What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems? There are some uber expensive USB cables, but I've seen the following USB in some high-end systems: Audioquest diamond, Wireworld Platinum, and Curious USB cables. | |
| Is there a real difference in sound between Media Servers (without built-in DAC)? YES. I just went from a Bryston BDP2 to the Antipodes DS GT. There is a significant difference between the two. To my ears the DS GT produces a more articulate and deep bass. Vocals are pushed forward, creating the illusion of a deeper soundstage... | |
| Antipodes DS GT versus Bryston BDP2 mitch2, To be honest I'm sort of shocked by how good the DS GT is compared to the Bryston BDP2. I prefer the Antipodes DS GT by a wide margin. Unfortunately, "my sickness ":), now thinks, well if the DS GT is that good, how does the DX sound. Any ... | |
| Antipodes DS GT versus Bryston BDP2 I like the Antipodes DS GT, I'm thinking about getting the Antipodes DX. Has anyone compared the DS GT to the DX? |