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| Point of higher priced streamer? Another offering, as I have some experience with my high end tube amp mono block system.Implentation can always be an issue for streamers as for DACs. But there is some differentials as a result, in other cases, things are different.So I just cond... | |
| Qobuz or Tidal? Like many, have had both but Qobuz wins on sound, support and their constant improvement approach interfacing with users. They maintain a forum on the former audiophilestyle.com site. The value is is great and if you want to own music, their prici... | |
| Audirvana / Music Streamer II Help Don't think we have enough information to be of any help. I also bought Audirvana and find the new 3.5 version to be more DLNA effective for wireless streaming than earlier versions. You should post this at Audiophile Style where they have a forum... | |
| Streamer choices A good variety of choices but having had Spotify on a high-end monoblock tube full range system, you should benefit by giving Tidal and Quobuz. I'm using both and like the fuller sound detail on a system that eats it up.I would also second the rec... | |
| More expensive DAC the answer? Agree with everyone about the amplification. A tube amp of any type will transform the problem and open your eyes and ears.Putting those dollars into a DAC is a waste. DACs are a dime a dozen and a commodity with their overall ability for less tha... | |
| News: Qobuz Hi-Res platform's debut is scheduled for this October. See Qobuz Links below 16/44.1, 24/96, and 24/192 all sound great, agreed. I'm just starting and had Tidal but MQA although nice on some tracks is limited and a non-starter with its aim to takeover the industry.On my high-end tube rig, Tidal does not compare in the stan... | |
| Speaker upgrade help? Have had the 803 Nautilus and matched them with a one of a kind McCormack DNA-2 Deluxe (Rev. Platinum). They eat power endlessly. You need the finest amplification to drive them and the bass will still be on the lighter side.Replace with the NHT X... | |
| NHT XD's well built? I've had these from the time they were first released April of 05 I think. In terms of overall capability they can't be beat. It's not going to happen. The rigidity and design is second to none. A lot of work went into developing these.Also, the b... | |
| Upgrading Entire System...please help Second the NHT Xd system. Actually had downgraded a great system and no regrets. We're talking from 20K in spending. Okay, here's some things to consider: it's all digital. Xd provides you the amp, subwoofer, two sats and all the speaker cable.Sav... | |
| Ps Audio GCP 200 I have it and it's a superb addition to a high quality system.I'm pairing it with NHT's new digital Xds and it's a fine match.Unfortunately, for what this preamp is capable of doing and its flexibility you don't see the good ink it deserves. Most ... | |
| McCormack DNA 500 There would be a big difference between the DNA 225 and the DNA 500.You shouldn't use the former to compare to another as a basis to conclude on the 500.And Steve McCormack has mods he is now just doing on the DNA 500 that he did on my 300 watt DN... | |
| PS Audio "Gain Cell" Amps & Preamps? Well just got this preamp as many others here have indicated, you can't find many reviews out there. So consider this one of them.I also now own NHT's new flagship Xd system. This preamp is a perfect match from what I can see in the first day. My ... | |
| Review: McCormack DNA-2 Amplifier Stehno,Steve McCormack has come up with this last revision for the whole line up to the DNA-2 latter part of 2003. From what I understand this last upgrade has been done on two of the DNA-2 amps along with some others.The Rev. A is a great amp. Th... |