soix
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| Cheapest but good cables…. According to an established member here who’s compared this to higher $$$ cables this is very good… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZ5HCTM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&&th=1 | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps @mrdecibel Completely agree with you on all points. But, the difference here is there is one specific part that has already shown itself very prone to failure for a very specific design reason and, unlike many other older amps and makes it more t... | |
| Why does pulling out main speakers from wall improve sound? There are more minute sounds in music (like reverb trails) that need some space to develop and if you’ve got the speakers too close to the wall they get squashed and you’ll lose that sense of space/depth that those signals help create unless your ... | |
| Cables from amp to preamp or longer speaker cables… I’d run balanced cables to the preamp. | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps Contrary to the possible intent, it does no one any favors. @audphile1 First, let me be clear I have no business relationship with SMcAudio other than having them upgrade my amp, and implying that was why I made this post is way off base and in... | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps You're correct I pulled that number out of my butt, using nothing but my 35yrs of experience designing and working on electronics in semiconductor manufacturing and research. Yes, you pulled that number outta your butt. But you don’t have 35... | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps However, I’d be willing to bet that 50% or more of them will still be kicking with their original input boards 10 years from now. @kchamber You’d be willing to bet based on what? Faith? Other people’s money? Where does 50% even come from? Outta... | |
| USB reclocker vs DDC? @jaytor I read the same thing from others who upgraded their HDMI cables — marginal improvement versus switching to i2S. | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps @nymarty Sorry to undermine the potential sale of your amp and glad your is still working! And yes, I’ll let you know my thoughts on the amp once I get some hours on her. As promised, here’s the reply from SMcAudio on the input board issue… Th... | |
| Best digital source for USB dac under 2000 used? First, try Qobuz if you can because Spotify is a fatal error from a sound quality perspective. Instead of a Zen Mini with LPSU, just find a used Zen with no need for the LPSU because they’re probably in the same price ballpark. Best of luck. | |
| USB reclocker vs DDC? Musician Pegasus. The other surprising thing is I’m hearing these significant benefits from the Iris and i2S through a very cheap 6” HDMI cable from Monoprice… https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13578 So, I’m thinking either the HDMI cable ... | |
| Qubuz membership issues It almost sounds like you have some kind of safety setting engaged in your internet settings that are blocking this transaction. Have you looked into this? This clearly is not something that happens with many people on Qobuz so it really seems l... | |
| Integrated amplifier for ATC SCM 19v2 Given what you’re looking for, this would be very high on my list… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649899165-plinius-hautonga-integrated-amp/ | |
| Speaker Suggestions $30K Sasha DAW competitor? Congrats! And thanks so much for the follow up. | |
| Rounded back enclosure gives clearer sound - B&W 805 There are many ways to skin a cat in audio. My advice, never listen to a pair of Joseph Audio Pulsars because they’ll wreck you. I’m very familiar with the 805s and they just can’t compete with the Pulsars on any level. The Pulsars do not have ... |