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| Streaming, Optimization and compromises I'll look more into the Evo. @sgreg1 On one hand it makes sense, noise and rf prior to fiber wouldn't matter. On the other, makes sense noise anywhere along the network would make a difference. Lets say one had fiber internet provider, so full... | |
| Streaming, Optimization and compromises Well, I certainly don't like Roon dsp, reason I wanted to try HQplayer. Also want to give Audirvana Studio a try, slightly preferred sound quality of older version Audirvana vs Roon back in that time. Audirvana requires newer os as well. My mi... | |
| Modifying PS Audio DirectStream DAC Yes, the Sotm SMS200 neo is great streamer, power mine with Uptone JS-2 and Double Helix DIY pc. usb Audioquest Diamond. Sotm specializes in networking, specialists usually best for a reason. Mine not ultra, didn't feel the need for more clocking.... | |
| Elrog 300b vs we300b I've long been observing perceptions of all the boutique 300b. Don't think you can go wrong with any of them, different flavors, all very resolving and refined. I wanted to purchase new 300b boutique tubes for perhaps a year, simply couldn't make ... | |
| Power Conditioner Changes Sound? I always assume burn in, never assess sound quality until sufficient burn in. Burn in has become moot point for me, simply along for ride until minimum burn in accomplished. As for how many hours, much variability here, I know its burned in suffic... | |
| Current Best Value In A Pair of Quality 300B's? I recently upgraded to Psvane Acme from Shuguang Black Treasure in my custom built 300B monoblock amps. Acme in different league from Shuguang. Much higher resolving and far more natural timbre. Haven't tried any other premium 300b up to this poin... | |
| For All You Musetec MH-DA005 DAC Fans It is similarly priced, although R2R vs Delta Sigma for 005, so may be different audience selling to. Could also be competitor to Holo May. It will take time and more reviews to determine if real competitor. Seems we are just starting to see m... | |
| Streaming, Optimization and compromises @sonic79 Thanks for the info. Not sure if I'll end up using HQPlayer , can't experiment with it with present mini os, one of the issues forcing my hand on new server. @gdnrbob Thanks, I'm aware of audiophilestyle, been lurking over there, was... | |
| Streaming, Optimization and compromises @sonic79 I'm leaning diy route as well, doubt any of the moderate priced off the shelf better what I have. What motherboard would you be using? I too have heard the industrial grade memory and ssd preferable. I wasn't aware Roon embedded in that ... | |
| Ceiling fan in listening room? I had to pull mine out of room, huge fan blades messed with sound stage. | |
| amplifier longevity @buellrider97 Sorry to hear having to give up the bike. Purchased my first Ducati this past summer, both tubes and Ducati have character! | |
| amplifier longevity Yep, heat is the biggest enemy. Point to point wiring and greater spaciousness a good thing, best quality parts with higher heat ratings and cooling with fans helpful. Inrush current is in fact a concern with tube amps, my 845 SET with nearly 1000... | |
| Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC @jc4659 Sounds like cd player may be on last legs. I gave up cd's when couldn't find adequate replacement for my Mark Levinson #37. If you're considering replacement transport you should check out Pro-Ject CD Box RS2T, tons of great reviews, mec... | |
| Nietzsche and Runaway Audio Consumption How bout imagination. Based on my observations, adults seem to organize and run every moment of their children's lives. I recall as child running free in Michigan prairies, much time to wonder about nature's secrets. Too many are far from nature t... | |
| Soldering Help Point to point wiring, love it, only way I go with pre and amps these days. I agree, temp of gun varies with amount of heat sink working with, binding posts can take much heat. Just need to protect other in circuit components with their own he... |