sls883

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what dacs are fast, lively, energetic?
I have a Gustard X-30 and I've very happy with it.  The British Audiophile recently posted a video of his top picks for 2024. The X-30 is mentioned at around the 18:00 mark. Link below.  I feel that he's very truthful with his reviews.    https... 
Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables?
@soix ​​​​​​  I don't know if there is any validity to it, but some seem to think there is.  I bought the cable used when I got my streamer and it happened to be 1.5M.  My I2s cable is only 0.5M.  I picked up a new one from Wyred 4 Sound.  On sal... 
Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables?
I've read that 1.5M is the ideal length for a USB cable used for audio.  I have no idea if that's accurate, but I bought a 1.5M cable (Inakustik).  
Bluesound Node Icon
I2S is a serial bus interface specially designed for communicating digital audio data between integrated circuits (ICs). The I2S protocol sends pulse-code modulation (PCM) audio data from a controller to a target. That's a Google result.  It's a ... 
Bluesound Node Icon
The British Audiophile does YouTube reviews.  He did a recap of his favorite products of 2024 and ranked the Bluesound Node Nano very highly for sound quality. It's only $299.   https://youtu.be/5z1jZ9I6tNM?si=ehh8jXOH5iWXNxac  
Audience FrontRow USB - I’m puzzled
I haven't used the Lending Library.  I assume these are cables that have been sent out on multiple occasions for review?  Perhaps it got damaged by one of the reviewers.  I'm probably stating the obvious.  I'm just not familiar with how the lendi... 
two channel speaker/equipment consultant
@deep_333 @curt_d  I've been in KC for 3 years. We like it here. I'll keep Ryan in mind, but I'm probably done with purchases for a while.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Til Tuesday - Welcome Home.    
two channel speaker/equipment consultant
@curt_d @deep_333 Both of you guys are in KC?    
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
@winalovski If I were you, I would call Doug Dale at Coda. There's a good chance that he knows how that amp would do with your Puppies. He's a strait shooter. You won't get a sales pitch from him.   
two channel speaker/equipment consultant
@mikeyb9115 Have you checked Sound Environment? They sell some high end speakers.  I live in KC, but I haven't actually been in the KC store. I used to go to their Omaha store.  I have a friend in KC that has Legacy Valors.  Another Agon forum me... 
Benchmark LA4 vs Linear Audio Tube microZOTL Preamplifier (Level 2)
@sls883 it will be interesting to get your thoughts on the tubes. The 12AT7 that came factory in mine were branded Trigon.  From what I was able to learn, they are probably a rebranded something.  They aren't great.  I have Sylvania bad boy 12sn... 
How do you decide what to listen to? Same old stuff?
I listen to music 2 to 3 hours every nite. My exercise room is right off of my listening area.  I sit in the sweet spot when I take breaks.  Some nights I listen to stuff that I know and like. Sometimes, a friend makes a recommendation.  Or, I su... 
Benchmark LA4 vs Linear Audio Tube microZOTL Preamplifier (Level 2)
@thriftyaudio I think you'll like it.  I had two different conrad-johnson preamps before the LTA and I prefer the LTA. I'd be curious to hear which tube types you try and which ones you like.   
Tune of the Day
"Is my dick enough" by Steel Panther.  It's actually good.  Lol