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| A $250 Power Conditioner? It’s pretty rare IME that a “tweak” — or anything for that matter — gets such consistently strong reviews. Townshend Seismic spring platforms/footers are one such example, but these are quickly moving toward making that elite list especially given... | |
| Cardas Clear Digital SPDIF @dr3 I’ve since replaced my Apogee with an AZ MC2, and it’s at a different level entirely across the board — not even close. It’s a lot more expensive even used but more than well worth it. Here’s an AES/EBU version… https://www.usaudiomart.com/d... | |
| Does Zen mini support Tidal Connect? Many Innuos owners, some of who already use Roon, choose to use the Innuos Sense app because it’s very good and sounds better so Roon may be unnecessary along with all its added baggage/cost. Sense is free. If you get the Zen Mini you’ll wanna a... | |
| low BT audio on Sony WF-1000XM5 using iPhone 15 Pro at max device volume There’s probably an audio volume setting somewhere in Settings that’s set too low. Might be under Audio, General, who knows but you should be able to google it. That’s my best guess. | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? I’d save up more $$$ to get something that’ll provide a substantial improvement and just stick with your amp in the meantime. I assume you’re also using the amp as a preamp? | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @audphile1 Thanks for sharing that pic. That remote is Dope! Never knew such a thing existed. | |
| Best Covers Yellow Moon — Neville Brothers https://youtu.be/gvMDrUBe8tY?si=uqKlutH04G-LFkCt Dear Prudence — Jerry Garcia Band https://youtu.be/19JIOuwsQio?si=aGDKwnEOt0Upm-a8 | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used? | |
| Sharing a subwoofer between a Stereo and HT combination. I disagree with those that feel the pre in a well-made AVR is terrible. Mine has been quite engaging. @larryincmh I’m sure it sounds fine, but you should still try a good stereo pre as it’ll make a sizable improvement, and you won’t know what y... | |
| Still Looking for a DAC - Audio Mirror Tubadour v and ANK Audio 5.1 BTW, my digital cable is Nordost Silver Shadow. I kinda doubt that’s helping your situation at all. Even if you don’t keep the AM I very highly recommend you try this AZ MC2 digital cable as its sound characteristics seem more inline with your ... | |
| Dedicated line help @scott22 If this isn’t a joke, it’s a wall outlet that’s much better built for audio purposes than a standard outlet. | |
| Still Looking for a DAC - Audio Mirror Tubadour v and ANK Audio 5.1 Given your system and from what I’ve read of AM DACs I find it very surprising you’d find it bright unless maybe it’s not yet broken in or if there’s an issue with the unit. I’m really hoping you’re not using Nordost Frey interconnects BTW, but s... | |
| Class D, "Control (Variable Gain)," Amplifier versus Class A/B Separates? It really depends on what improvements and sound characteristics you’re looking for from the new amp. An older Class D amp shouldn’t be too hard to significantly improve upon. What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used? | |
| Cable upgrades I’m less well versed in the PC universe, but Triode Wire Labs PCs get nice reviews and he offers a generous in-home trial, and since he sells direct they offer good value and well worth trying I’d think. Just one easy option to consider FWIW. | |
| Sharing a subwoofer between a Stereo and HT combination. Adding a stereo amp would be a way to migrate to separates for stereo and allow a gradual transition. Easier to audition amps in the system to decide the sound I like best. Well, the only problem is the crappy pre section of your AVR won’t allo... |