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| Reminder: how to tell current from an amp's specs? @8th-note I’d just stop here if I was you as it will not end well. You’re simply outgunned here. | |
| IFi Zen Stream with Qobuz @j_andrews Give Qobuz a try. I left Tidal 2 years ago and will never go back. | |
| Rebadging of Streaming Platforms Nothing says lack of character like a battery-powered car. Think, golf cart. Sorry, I know it’s the future but nothing from a battery will replace the thrill of hearing a Ferrari 8-cylinder or a Porsche 6 singing behind my ears. Or even a Ford or ... | |
| First Streamer... More important than a streamer is a DAC. Although I completely agree a DAC is crucial to getting the most out of streaming, I disagree that it’s more important than a streamer. With streaming, IME everything is important and additive so if yo... | |
| Reminder: how to tell current from an amp's specs? I have to disagree with atmasphere on the issue of low impedance Wilsons doing fine with tube amps. Yeah, good luck with that. If I can point something else out: Just because your amplifier can drive to 2 Ohms and is able to double power a... | |
| Best In-ear monitors under $350? Yes, definitely go by measurements. Can’t possibly go wrong there. At 50 bucks they must be the best bargain in all of audio. Ehem. I’ll recommend the Timeless 7Hertz as a great all-around IEM. | |
| Rebadging of Streaming Platforms I do think I would be much more likely to spend money on a DAC (up to a point) than the streamer. If you listen to people who’ve built streaming systems it’s pretty clear that everything matters, and matters a lot. Cheap out on the streamer i... | |
| Reminder: how to tell current from an amp's specs? I defer to Ralph for, well, everything but thought I’d dumb it down for the rest of us. To me, a big honkin’ transformer (sorry Ralph) and the ability to double down to 4 Ohms and maybe double again down to 2 Ohms is a good indication an amp has ... | |
| IFi Zen Stream with Qobuz @jackd You are correct. My cable has one USB A and one USB B connector on each end so I’m sure they can make it that way if desired. | |
| Most Expensive Headphones In The World Not a bad deal if they come with the girl. | |
| Rebadging of Streaming Platforms Even if true, as with all things in audio implementation has a huge impact on the ultimate results. | |
| IFi Zen Stream with Qobuz Just to clarify, the LavriCable has just one connector at both ends. | |
| Looking for Recommendations: Best Wireless, Hi-Res, Closed Back, Over-the-ear Headphone Not sure if this would be your cuppa, but the Hifiman HE-R9 is another option… https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/he-r9.html | |
| Help With Small Room Speaker Decisions. I like with subs that I could add DSP and such alleviating possible issues in such a small space. Bingo! That’s what I’d do. Trying to deal with larger speakers in that room could be tough, and a pair of small subs like the SVS SB1000 Pros th... | |
| IFi Zen Stream with Qobuz I’d highly suggest this LavriCable USB cable as it’s one of the few you’ll find in your price range that physically separates the data and power legs. https://www.lavricables.com/cables/ultimate-silver-dual-headed-usb-interconnect-cable/ |