soix
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| XLR to RCA conversion Maybe a longer-term solution, it seems a bit of a shame you’re running a fully-balanced preamp into a single-ended amp. If I’m you I’d be saving up for a good fully-balanced amp from the likes of Atmasphere, ARC, VAC, etc. Just my $0.02 FWIW. | |
| Room Setup/Tuning/Compensation War Stories Depending on the speaker, plugging the ports can change their tonality. I tried it with mine and didn’t work, but it’s cheap to try. I used cotton or rolled-up tube socks. | |
| 50 ways to leave your lover 50 ways gets all the press among drummers, but Steve was doing this stuff way before. Check out Jim Croce’s “workin at the car wash blues”. Great track by Steve, also with a marching band style. @chayro Sorry, but no. Just…no. There’s no compar... | |
| Add Chord Cutest (DAC) to Bluesound Node or purchase HiFi Rose RS150BDAC If it fits your sound profile, I’d suggest giving this Musician Pegasus a good look. You could add their Pisces D2D that’d allow you to use i2S for a very nice performance bump and add an external power supply for the Node all for about the same ... | |
| Recommendations for a 1-2k used amp? I think Van Alstine is a great recommendation given what you’re looking for. Since you seem to like the ARC sound I’ll throw this out there as well… https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb7ijj-audio-research-d-200-solid-state Best of luck. | |
| Estelon's AURA Speaker Arrives at Reviewer/Artist Greg Petan's NYC Loft, Part 1! Looking forward to hearing more. I’m from the NYC area and can’t even imagine what that apartment is worth. | |
| Audio Mirror WAVE tube based line-stage is one of StereoTimes 2023 Most wanted Components Thanks Terry. Look forward to reading it. I forget, have you ever reviewed any of the AM DACs? | |
| Add Chord Cutest (DAC) to Bluesound Node or purchase HiFi Rose RS150BDAC I think you’re on the right track as long as the Qutest offers the sound qualities you’re looking for. The other thing I’d do is upgrade to an exterior linear power supply as many Node users report big improvements from that. I’d think between t... | |
| Ipad pro + Ethymotic Er4 SR, brilliant I still highly doubt the DAC/amp in the iPad is superior to something like the Dragonfly Red or Cobalt, but as long as you’re enjoying it that’s all that matters. | |
| In Wall Speakers recommendations Wisdom Audio is a cut above everything but not sure what their price points are — probably more than you wanna spend I’d guess. | |
| B&W 805 D4: which 5 channel power amp should I go with (home theater): Parasound or Rotel I got to hear the 804D3s with my McCormack DNA 0.5 amp and it was a nice pairing. The McCormack doesn’t warm up the sound per se, but it has a nicely fleshed-out midrange that balances out the treble nicely and, most importantly, doesn’t aggravate... | |
| In Wall Speakers recommendations Yeah, in that situation I’d be inclined to just get these. They’re likely pretty much as good as everything else and will probably save you a bundle as they sell direct… https://www.aperionaudio.com/collections/in-wall-in-ceiling-speakers Best ... | |
| B&W 805 D4: which 5 channel power amp should I go with (home theater): Parasound or Rotel This is as good or better than anything else you’ll find, and that it’s only $1200 is a bonus… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650007959-mccormack-ht-5-power-amp/ Plus, if you like what you hear and get the itch you can send it to SMcAudio a... | |
| Ipad pro + Ethymotic Er4 SR, brilliant Yeah, the iPad sounds good until you compare it to something better. I added an Audioquest Dragonfly Red and ditched the Apple Camera Adapter for this… https://www.lavricables.com/cables/reference-silver-lightning-interconnect-cable-for-oppo-ha-... | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps @vair68robert Yeah, you’re right and that was probably a bit harsh and I apologize. It was, however misleading. |