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| Combination streamer and music server…without DAC All my posts have been removed, so I guess the best advice as per this site is to just buy whatever audiotroy recommends. Totally corrupted IMHO, and this post will no doubt be removed as well. Just buy what audiotroy recommends because it’s obvio... | |
| Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality? New custom streamer goes in, great attention to noise and latency issues. Revelatory is only word I can apply to what I'm hearing, much greater sense of ease, I simply relax into music, its like the music has slowed down and come into its own nat... | |
| Node 2i vs Cambridge 851N question I am running the Cambridge with no external DAC. I have not tried the Orchid with the Cambridge because, honestly, it sounds fabulous as is. This is an apples/oranges comparison. You need to try the Cambridge with the Orchid with the same digi... | |
| Combination streamer and music server…without DAC I’d highly recommend a used Innuos Zenith Mk3 or Zen Mk3 (new or used) streamer/servers that have their own onboard disk drive along with internal storage — everything in one box. Good user interface, excellent sound quality, and great customer su... | |
| Adding Subs to a 2 channel system. Wiring advise If the subs you get don’t have built-in integration software I agree with @kota1 that the 8033 is a very good option as is its bigger brother the Anti-Mode 2. Will save you a ton of work/headaches and probably sound better in the end. | |
| The Right Speaker Cables Buy these Acoustic Zen Satori cables. They’ll give you everything you’re looking for in spades (pun intended). They’ve been in my system for years and ain’t going anywhere soon. Lots of natural detail/air, large soundstage with 3D imaging, and ... | |
| Help recommend a good tube preamp @drrsutliff Ugh. You’re correct. My total bad. I meant VTL, not VAC. I’m a douche. | |
| Built-in vs. Standalone DACs In addition to flexibility’I’d also introduce the issue of noise. Separating the DAC gives it its own power supply and separates the noise from the sensitive analog signal. Combine them if u must for space/cost reasons, but it sure as hell would... | |
| Can You Beat Simple? Maybe it’s a me thing. Maybe my mind needs time to adapt and/or my system needs more burn-in time. Maybe, but it’d sure be helpful if you could share the rest of your equipment along with cables and power conditioning. If you chased specs as pe... | |
| Amplifier for Wilson Audio Alexia V Given that you’re gonna use this for audio and TV I’d tend to shy away from tubes or pure Class A solid state unless you don’t mind burning $$$ on tubes and/or your electric bill. In all honesty and given that the Alexia benefits from some power ... | |
| Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...? Ugh. I wholeheartedly agree on the JA Perspective 2 and @grannyring makes more good points. $15-$20k is such a competitive price point with so many incredible choices, I’m not sure if I more envy or pity you at this point. High-quality problem eit... | |
| Adding Subs to a 2 channel system. Wiring advise If I hook up a sub without the High Level Input and Output (say from the Pre-outs, etc) then am I not still sending the full signal (below 80Hz and above 80Hz) to the mains as well. I’ve been told there is a benefit to completely separating the s... | |
| Downsizing for Blade 2 and hunting for smaller floor standers Given your preferences I’d give a look to (in no particular order although I think the first four are more visually distinctive)… Boenicke W11SE Alta Adam QLN Prestige 5 Vivid Audio Kaya 45 Joseph Audio Perspective 2 Usher ML-802 Verity Audi... | |
| Adding Subs to a 2 channel system. Wiring advise Sorry, but I just can’t get behind your choice of sub when there are dedicated sub manufacturers that offer a lot more performance and value. For instance, the Rhythmic F12G is similar in size and the same price as the PSB 350 (including shipping)... | |
| How To Connect a DAC? Wait…you have a Best Buy in Duluth? Shocker. FYI, no Best Buys have “listening” setups, just walls full of equipment to sell. BTW, the Gustard R26 is $250 off right now on Amazon. If it doesn’t blow you away just return it. FWIW. https://smi... |