soix
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| Small headphone system I’d still get the Singxer amp and probably the Schiit Modius DAC. For cheaper interconnects and digital cable I’d recommend these from Pine Tree Audio… https://sites.google.com/view/pine-tree-audio/interconnects/balanced/iso-braid-balanced-cables... | |
| Small headphone system At your budget I’d definitely buy a better DAC along with the amp. I’d very highly recommend this amp from Singxer that I use with my Hifiman Arya Stealth ‘phones and it just does everything right, is fully balanced, and runs in Class A for very ... | |
| QLN Prestige 3 QLN and fatiguing in the same sentence, this is a first. @tkrtrb125 Nobody here said anything about QLN being fatiguing — quite the opposite actually so not sure where you’re coming from here. | |
| ATC SCM50 (passive) v. Devore O/93 Those are very different speakers so it’s a bit surprising you’d be considering both. What sound characteristics are you looking for? For rock music the ATCs will be more dynamic that would generally be beneficial for that genre. | |
| Better DAC: Asgard 3 w/ multibit DAC vs Bluesound Node 2i You can and should obviously try both ways, but I’d be surprised if the Asgard’s multibit DAC wasn’t noticeably better. And a good digital cable is a must so don’t skimp there. Also, if I was you I’d definitely get an external LPS for the Node f... | |
| So, I bought a Chord Hugo TT2...now what? I’d upgrade the streamer next. The Innuos Zen or Zenith Mk3 should be a big upgrade and allow you to burn your CDs into it or maybe even transfer all your stored music directly from the Vault. Innuos’ Sense app is also excellent so it won’t be a... | |
| Can hi-end cables benefit less expensive electronics? @megabyte …”cables will affect higher end systems less than less well made (cheaper) systems” Yes that sounds logical, but the reality is generally the opposite. The better (higher resolving, more carefully voiced) the more difference cables m... | |
| JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2 i purchased a pair of Opera Callus bookshelf speakers that have SEAS Magnesium cone woofers. The speakers sound wonderful. However, over time the magnesium cones have corroded. (Magnesium is a highly reactive metal) A Google search confirmed tha... | |
| JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2 I got to hear the 705 S2 and the original Pulsars in the same room, and the Pulsars will provide all the improvements you’re looking for in spades. Performance wise the two speakers are on different planets, as they should be given the price diff... | |
| DAC options to consider for Innuos streamer What improvements/sound characteristics are you looking for, what’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used? | |
| Subwoofer Advice I was wondering about a pair of SVS Micros. Do you think they would complement the 13As or do I need something bigger? IMO the SB1000 Pro is a much better sub than the Micro and not all that much bigger, and on top of that they’re significantly... | |
| Monos, Stereo or Multi-Ch for HT and Music What are you driving the speakers with now? If you’re planning on upgrading the speakers in the near future I’d wait on the amps to get something that mates well with them. Also, if you find the Focal tweeters on the bright side, have you consid... | |
| Bookshelf speaker recommendations Here are a couple that should be a considerable step up in overall sound quality… https://nowlistenhere.net/Products/DEMO-Totem-Bison-Monitor-speakers__TOT-BISON-MON-DEMO.aspx https://www.ebay.com/itm/186624117329 Best of luck. | |
| Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC I think I will just start out with using my Rotel as a transport for the Aero and see how that sounds. Hopefully it will work well, if not, I will just continue saving until I can afford a dedicated one. @no_regrets Sounds like a good/reason... | |
| Monos, Stereo or Multi-Ch for HT and Music I’d try the MP-60 for 2-channel audio and see how it works out. Although I’m a purist and would prefer incorporating a separate stereo pre and DAC, I’ve found Lyngdorf’s room correction can make very positive contributions to the overall sound tha... |