romanesq
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| Router for Audio Streaming Thanks, @yoramguy1 as I think this is a well-accepted power supply issue where different hardware benefits in an audio system. With the 15v unit, I don’t even run it technically off the battery alone. I have it plugged in and the results are the ... | |
| Router for Audio Streaming Late to the party but let's say you don't have to spend much money at all. I got this used: Motorola MG7540 AC1600 Dual-Band DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router. Connected it via ethernet, short cable but the key: power. Running the combo modem/router... | |
| Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming Yes, I looked up the Talema data sheet, and their transformers for this size, 25W and up look different. Among those resellers, I see the same transformer with the only difference I can find is the color. Otherwise, they look exactly alike. Stil... | |
| Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming That's the model rebadged LPS by many others. @tksteingraber did you get the one for a little more with the Talema power supply? Second day running this LPS unit for both FMCs and it's easily produced the best I've heard out of my system. I thou... | |
| Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming Early this year, I installed this inexpensive fiber solution into my tube monoblocks = system to great effect. Only recently did I finally add an LPS. I've reported on that positive impact here on only one fiber media device. A significant improve... | |
| Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming Just an update from February with this inexpensive approach. I had been looking around and examining 5v linear power supplies. Finally pulled the trigger on a unit by Solupeak. So of the two media converters with the fiber connectors, I have one ... | |
| Quest for an external Dac has resulted in me way down the rabbit hole Some good choices for consideration but the issue is that you may get one of these good ones and then decide it's not altogether impressive with your current system. IMHO, that's the risk you take with your existing setup. I would suggest a RME A... | |
| Will DAC always sound better going straight into a Power Amplifier? Some folks pointing to output and on the right track. Going direct here to 65 watt rebuilt mono block tube amps with the RME ADI-2. Never looking back. It's super. Definitely worth a look/listen. | |
| Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming You’re completely on target here. If someone already has an audio grade ethernet switch theoretically addressing noise, can't speak to that. Have been trying to get my head around this simple fiber optic cable change and it’s the biggest audio "up... | |
| Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming Just installed this inexpensive solution and frankly, I was not expecting much if any benefit. Well, I was wrong. In my system, the impact was signfiicant in its dynamics, soundstage and detail right out of the gate. Last night I made a point of l... | |
| Sony SCD-777ES, Oppo UPD-205 or Marantz SA-KI Ruby Had the same Sony with not one but two Richard Kern mods. Not sure what, if anything is better as a player. | |
| Sound difference of RME ADI-2 DAC with AK4490 chip (old ) and the AK4493 (new ) Haven't heard the new RME with the ESS chip but those who have it seem to enjoy it. RME has proven how important implementation is and they have that pro legacy behind them with their German engineering. Have only heard good things but not surpri... | |
| Sound difference of RME ADI-2 DAC with AK4490 chip (old ) and the AK4493 (new ) There is no audible difference although some specs are slightly different. Due to the AKM factory fire, RME ran out of AKM 4493 chips so more recently integrated a chip from ESS. | |
| DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point Yet another vote for.... wait for it.... the RME ADI-2.In my system, it's a revelation and for the money, you can't go wrong. It's certainly worth a try. For those who want to go the R2R route, it certainly sounds like their are good options on th... | |
| RME ADI-2 fs DAC: Not Loving It @nicktheknife - don't think the firmware if going to affect your use but I do think you may see some difference if you go direct from the RME. A number of people have been surprised in noting it. |