romanesq
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| 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. | |
| RME ADI-2 fs DAC: Not Loving It Just another sidebar note: RME is an outstanding company who works to improve their product with firmware upgrades on a regular basis.Was on version 35/35 and just upgraded to Firmware Update ADI-2 DAC 66 / 41. You can read about the technical det... | |
| RME ADI-2 fs DAC: Not Loving It Hi, please bypass the preamp. Tell us what happens. I have Ave the older version RME with AKM chip. Also running very sensitive tube momoblock amps. Used to own the McCormack DNA-2 deluxe Rev. A with carbon wiring. My system is very sensitive to... | |
| Gustardx26 pro vs RME ADI2FS RME is so well engineered it works as both a preamp and DAC.Do we even need to get into warranty, website and support? Gustard can't match and doesn't come close. With great performance, we haven't even touched on the free upgrades to the hardware... | |
| Mac vs streamer. Streamers can offer some improvement and people certainly like them but dropping several thousand for a streamer doesn't appear to get the results for the money. People have done these tests and comparisons at high level evaluations before.Have a ... | |
| Uptone Audio EtherREGEN review A review with measurements, ouch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHPwPRLxDWcPower improvements can always help but the other stuff.... |