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| Do I need a streamer? I recently added an Innuos Zenith and USB reclocker to replace my Mac Mini. My DAC is a Terminator Plus. The delta on SQ improvement was small. It did add other features that I do like as the OS is simplified. The biggest improvement I got was ... | |
| Best DACs under $7,000.00 I prefer NOS as it results in a more Detail sound in my system. I have tried both OS modes. | |
| Best DACs under $7,000.00 I own a Terminator Plus which I use in my main system. Its feed by an Innuos Zenith Mk3 and a Phoenix USB. Love the result. I bought a Terminator 2 for my second system with a Gaia DDC. Fabulous results. Have not heard the other DACS. | |
| Anyone else feel like it’s the Wild Wild West? I'm part of the all the above crowd. Ultimately I think what's best is determined by the media itself. I have many vinyl recordings that easily beat the digital version and vice versa. Currently use terminator plus with Gaia on Mac mini. The D... | |
| Why Purchase A CD Player or Transport ? I just purchased the PS Audio SACD transport. Primary reason was I had several hundred SACD discs that I could not play. I use a Terminator Plus with Gaia and MacMini. Very happy with purchase but agree with those who say it's an easy decision ... | |
| Perlisten D212 Subs (2) in the house. You can look up on line. I think 13k for pair. | |
| Best Stereo Upgrade Value Every time I have done a component upgrade the sound improves. It also costs a lot more money with diminishing returns. So pick you weakest link and have fun. | |
| The best way to start adding A=analog to my system Rega 6, PS Audio Phono, Grado cart……If I were to buy an mid-price rig. Don’t forget the phono cable which will be the most important interconnect in your system. | |
| Solid State Phono Stages I just moved from an Aesthetix Rhea Sig to the Pass XP-27. Honestly I could not hear significant difference except Pass is quieter. Very happy with XP-27 and love not having to worry about tubes. | |
| Magico A5, Wilson SabrinaX, or PS Audio FR30? I just took delivery of the Majico A-5’s. They are wonderful but I’m still breaking-in. I will say this, I’m having trouble getting the soundstage right. However they are in a very large room that I think is the culprit. I also have Wilson Alexia’... | |
| Changed subs from speaker level to XLR after many years. Wow! I agree that the speaker level connection may not be optimal for all systems. IMO tube amps may benefit the most. Plus with Roon one has the ability to easily do a high pass on the main speakers allowing the sub to be dialed in at higher frequenci... | |
| Wilson Alexia - speaker placement question I have a pair of Wilson Alexia’s. My room is larger at 16’w 30’d vaulted ceilings. They are currently 3’6 from front wall and 2’ from side walls. My room is also open in the back wall. I have had them as close as 2’ from front wall and they ima... | |
| Madman! Digital vs Vinyl I’ve concluded this. It all depends on how the source was recorded and you need to spend a lot more on your vinyl rig to exceed digital results. That said I prefer well recorded vinyl! My vinyl rig is VPI HW-40, Pass x-27, Van Dre Hul Stradivar... | |
| Speaker positioning: why do audiophiles neglect this so much? It’s a hobby. That means its supposed to be fun. My speaker placement maximizes that utility function! | |
| Magico A5, Wilson SabrinaX, or PS Audio FR30? Just took delivery of the A-5’s. Still setting up and breaking-in. First impressions are very positive. Only time will tell. I also own Wilson Alexia Series 1. They are amazing. Very different design…ported vs sealed. Creates a very differe... |