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| Streamer vs. new mac mini for 2 channel system Running a Mac Mini as server vs Mac mini with top grade linear power supply is simply not remotely comparable. The issue with mm as server is it requires a lot of diy, not an out of the box solution. Audiophilelifesyle forum will point way to maxi... | |
| This Whole AC noise thing...SOLUTION! Almost forgot, many years ago ran a NEW (nirvana electronic works) A60 amp. Class A ss amp ran off four lead acid batteries. I was looking for cleaner power all those years ago, the A60 did have a much lower noise floor and sense of purity than al... | |
| Cary V-12 blowing capacitors I meant founded Cary. | |
| Cary V-12 blowing capacitors Your really need to contact Dennis Had, he founded and designed the V12. I previously owned Cary SLM 100 monoblocks, had cap issues, with Dennis' help I was able to effect repair at home. Cary had issues with Jensen copper foils in this era. Denni... | |
| Power conditioner some say yes and some say no. I've auditioned or owned a number of pc over the years, ps audio powerplants, Audience Adept, Shunyata Hydra. My BPT 3.5 Signature with further diy mods has remained my favorite for years. This is transformer based pc, great on everything with exc... | |
| This Whole AC noise thing...SOLUTION! Yes, I was using lithium ion battery portable generator on various audio equipment for some time. I long run I preferred running that equipment through my ac power conditioner.I suspect the inverters within these generators create their own noise ... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Rory Gallagher, Roy Gallagher 1971 will be playing Saturday night. Rory is one of the finest guitarist ever, virtually unknown here. He influenced so many of the the most famous guitarists. | |
| More Roon Questions Your all set for streaming, don't limit yourself to cd rips only. And your Lyngdorf is Roon ready, consider getting Roon. Also, Qobuz and Tidal both embedded within Roon, so you can have both or just one. Roon interface better than Tidal or Qobuz.... | |
| What are your top three live concerts of all time? The Who, about Quadrophenia release time, so 1973, 4. Cobo Hall Detroit. Few if any knew the music, expecting to hear Who's Next. The quietest audience I've ever heard at rock concert, everyone awestruck.Eugene Ormandy and Philadelphia Orchestra, ... | |
| Capacitor @salectric , how many new topics available for any audio forum? Subjective vs. objective argument never ending and futile, as is the best whatever.Tried the Russian PIO in a Latino clone Dyanco amp some years ago, warm, inoffensive, not top tier r... | |
| Capacitor I'm generally skeptical when anyone claims objective superiority for any particular piece of audio equipment or part. So, Raul claims Wima is the most superior cap for any use. And now it appears claims Odam is most superior cap for any use. While... | |
| Technics SP 10 mc II. Worth looking at? +1 on lewm, fry some electrolytics possibility of taking out other things. Those caps are old and if not used greater possibility of them being dried out. Playing lotto by not replacing caps, be sure you can afford the possible loss. | |
| Thoress full-function vs Coincident CSLS/CSPS I have CSLS MkII with upgraded Amtrans rotary selectors, never heard the Thoress. Major differences I can see is CSLS transformer coupled dual volume control vs. dual volume pots for Thoress, +1 for CSLS. Coincident also fully balanced, so not onl... | |
| PrimaLuna Evo 200 underwhelming So, $1800 for Cyrus, $2200 for PL Prologue, $4k vs $3k, so assuming higher cost components and separates makes sense. Sounds like you'll always doubt the PL Evo, regret not purchasing the PL and Cyrus. I'd say go with the combo you already enjoyed. | |
| Streamer vs. new mac mini for 2 channel system Means to keep macmini, Uptone Audio MMK internal dc power supply with Uptone JS-2 linear power supply. And then convert to server duty only by turning off all non-critical services, or you can keep general computer capabilities by not turning off... |