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| HDMI cable to utilize I2s Connection from LAIV uddc to Denafrips Terminator 2 Any HDMI cable will work, but optimally you want the cable to be a foot or less. I use this and the sound is so good I’m not itching to upgrade, and as the 1 foot length is only 8 bucks it might be a good option just to test it out without riskin... | |
| DAC, amp and headphone for the following 5 attributes I have a setup very similar to this that has all the characteristics you’re looking for in spades… https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-Arya-Organic-Full-Size-Audiophiles/dp/B0C5RFXMM5/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1AEHGHOYG515G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0WmDWUDAdqWeTrT... | |
| new Parasound A21+ vs my old Rotel RB-1080 I don’t think it’s the amp, I think it’s the speakers you’re hearing. My friend has Martin Logans and the treble is anything but “crisp” sounding like that which you can get from a dynamic tweeter. It’s laid back and mellow, and I think that’s w... | |
| Streamer Advice I know a lot of people here use Eero. | |
| new Parasound A21+ vs my old Rotel RB-1080 What specific improvements are you looking for? | |
| Streamer Advice You really don’t wanna use Wi-Fi — bypassing a streamers Wi-Fi processing is preferable. Better to get a Wi-Fi extender or Mesh system and go hardwired from that into your streamer, which also puts Innuos back on the table. | |
| Streamer Advice What are people's opinions on the IFI Zen Stream? @aberyclark I think it’s probably one of the best sounding streamers at its price point, but it’s given me fits getting it to link up through a Wi-Fi extender and their customer support is bas... | |
| Need recommendation for repair service in CA bay area - McCormack DNA-1 @newbee is correct. No brainer give SMcAudio a call — they designed/built your amp and will be by far your best resource, and lucky you at least they’re in California (I had to ship them my amp from NJ 😖). The input board on my DNA 0.5 RevA fail... | |
| Streamer Advice This is also a very good value… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650163113-innuos-zen-mk3-2tb/ | |
| Streamer Advice Right around your price point I already recommended one earlier, which is about as good as you’re gonna do. | |
| System advice Octave always gets stellar reviews with the caveat that, especially for tube amps, they have a relatively neutral sound. If that’s what you’re looking for Octave is obviously a strong choice, but at those prices there are probably other options a... | |
| Do I need a headphone or speaker to appreciate high-end DACs? Assuming you have good headphones driven by a good amp you will certainly notice significant improvements with a much better DAC. | |
| System advice I think the Octave has plenty of tube magic, but the only question is if it has enough warmth as it tends to sound more neutral. The Octave won’t sound thin or sterile by any means, but If you’re looking for an amp to add warmth it may not be you... | |
| Iphone -> Audioquest Dragonfly Red -> Hifiman Ananda @chrshanl37 The Arya Stealths are great, but if it’s at all possible I’d recommend stepping up to the Arya Organics that are actually close in performance to the HE1000SE, which is a big step up for only an extra $275 IMO. Read the review of th... | |
| Iphone -> Audioquest Dragonfly Red -> Hifiman Ananda @chrshanl37 I’ve had the Arya Stealths for over three years and really like them. Very neutral and natural with nice out-of-the-head soundstaging. The bass isn’t overly hard hitting (I hear the newer Organic is better with that) but it’s definite... |