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| Iphone -> Audioquest Dragonfly Red -> Hifiman Ananda I upgraded the Apple camera adapter to this and it made a significant improvement just fyi. https://www.lavricables.com/cables/reference-silver-lightning-interconnect-cable-for-oppo-ha-2-centrance-mini-m8/ | |
| Streamer Advice Buy used. If I was you I’d jump on this immediately. It’ll smoke any Node and you get Innuos’ excellent Sense app, which is not a small consideration. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650191677-innuos-zen-mk3-w-linear-power-supply/ Best of ... | |
| The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype Brought to you by the UK division of ASR. OMG, it’s Amir with a British accent. Love the way he glosses over the power supply and output stage and doesn’t even broach the subject of the clock, galvanic isolation, etc. This is a prime example of... | |
| System advice Yeah the way they listed the specs was confusing as they listed output as “low” and “high” that I didn’t realize was pentode or triode. I’d have no reservations in pentode, and it might even work in triode for most music/situations. | |
| System advice Don’t know what PA is. I love Octave and would own it myself, but at 75 Wpc I’d be a little concerned if it has enough power. Also, from what I’ve read of Octave their house sound is on the neutral side as tube amps go but that may work for what... | |
| Need recommendations for high gain/small footprint class d amplifier I hold Bel Canto amps in high regard. Here’s one that might fit the bill… https://www.ebay.com/itm/135585206696 Best of luck. | |
| Choosing a preamplifier - synergy vs. matching components I’d put the amp in your system first, let it burn in for a couple hundred hours, and then see what you think. If the amp, say, adds just enough warmth then adding their pre may be too much of a good thing. Wait to see how it sounds and then see ... | |
| Svs sb17-ultra for music Absolutely get two subs. For the same price of one SB17 you could get two Rhythmik F12G subs that will go just as low as the SB17 — no integration software though. Alternatively, you could get two SB13s for $400 less than one SB17, and I’d defin... | |
| What happened to the Innous discussion What’s the rest of your system? | |
| System advice Really depends on what sound characteristics are most important to you. I know you’re looking for better bass, but a lot of amps will easily give you that. And I think you’re finding the sound a little on the bright side? Anything else? Also, ... | |
| Definitive Technology Mythos STS crapped out... worth repairing? It’s a lifestyle speaker. If you’re serious about music forget the repair headache and take this opportunity to buy better speakers. If you have a price range and share what sound characteristics are important to you you’ll get some great recomm... | |
| Are Merlin TSM speakers buried with their owners? At some point I’d try a used pair of original JA Pulsars for $3500 - $4000. I’d bet they’ll beat your TSMs as good as they are, but if they don’t you can just resell them for little/no loss so not much risk to try. As a bonus the Pulsars look ju... | |
| Innuous Pulse vs Pulsar I owned the Zen, then Zenith 3 and recently upgraded to the Pulsar. The Pulsar is a significant step up from the Zenith 3 sonically. @grannyring That’s really interesting. Thanks. | |
| What happened to the Innous discussion There are a lotta variables there like what cables you were using in and out of the streamers and the resolution of your system, etc. Past that be happy you just saved yourself $$$ without sacrificing much. If you haven’t, maybe consider adding ... | |
| Thinking of changing things up. Need advice on DAC/Streamers With that said, do you have any suggestions or just trying to talk me out of it Sounds like you got some good suggestions and info above. The only one I would mention is Bricasti but can’t say anything about sound or how their models compare t... |