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| Please help my ignorant a$$, I just want a good streamer...I think. Congrats! To me, a used Zen Mini with LPS is close to a Zen Mk3 on the cheap and glad to hear you’re happy. Do you have the latest Sense software upgrade? That apparently is a significant upgrade. And how great is it that you now can easily rip al... | |
| Best streamer/DAC for up to $1500 DO NOT get a DAC/streamer combo. Both technologies are progressing so fast it makes no sense to have one tied to the other. If I’m you, get an iFi Zen Stream with their better linear power supply and a Musician Pegasus R2R DAC. In the future yo... | |
| Wanting to upgrade my streaming sound quality. Well, here’s what I’d do — get an iFi Zen Stream with their upgraded linear power supply (yeah I know, but it makes a big difference at relatively low cost), and since you’re an analog guy I’d recommend a good R2R DAC like a Denafrips Pontus ll. ... | |
| whats the best pre amp to pair with Bryston 4b cubed? A Decided to purchase the 4B3 and will likely go with VTL...although may ask to try the BP26 that’s in the store before making the final call. @pacoinmass Be aware that VTL’s customer service has an awful reputation, and there are a lot of other ... | |
| Right-sizing the system / room treatment evangelist I have a small square dedicated listening room - roughly 13 x 13 - so I’ve been a big fan of room treatments out of necessity. @golfsh00ter I sympathize as I had a similar room in my last apartment before I bought my house and use the basement ... | |
| RCA cables to a subwoofer- how much does it matter? buy subwoofer interconnects after you get your second sub. +1. Also, with the Cullen PC you probably need to let it burn in more until it sounds its best. Patrick told me to not expect optimal performance until 100+ hours, so if you just ass... | |
| Digital AES/EBU XLR Cable Recommendations +1 Acoustic Zen. I don’t have their digital cable, but I have several of their interconnects and speaker cables and all are supremely musical yet still have excellent detail, imaging/soundstage, and tonality. In short, they’re very natural soundi... | |
| Cullen Cable It sounds to me like Patrick is still making and developing new cables. They offer high value IMHO, so I’d reach out to him and see if he’s still making his cables. I will say I was surprised as I’m not sure what the synergies and cost savings a... | |
| Vandersteen 2Ce Sig3 vs VLR with Sub 3 I’d save up for the Treos, then add 2 Vandy, REL, JM Lab, or Rhythmic subs when you can. Or, even better, just buy used Quattros. | |
| QLN Speakers anyone I think I may try a pair of Zu Soul VI before I make a decision. I wouldn’t do that. You need to give the QLNs at least 150 hours before judging them. If they don’t warm up to you I’d highly recommend Verity Audio. Highly musical and detai... | |
| Don Sachs Owners Thread I’ve heard Don is now semi retired. Not that this negates the value of this thread, but has anyone else heard this? | |
| Which amp to use with Linear Tube Audio pre? Aegir was interesting, very warm and full sound. But sounded syrupy and compressed compare to using the MZ2 as amp This is exactly why I recommended Bryston as it’s transparent and less likely to stomp on the good things the MZ2 brings to the t... | |
| Wilson Audio Sabrina X - Hegel H390/H590 I think I’d give your H390 a serious shot and see what you think. If you think you need more, at that level I’d be looking for separates including a tubed preamp and solid state amp. But, I have a feeling your Wilsons with your current Hegel ain... | |
| Which amp for B&W 805 D3 and HTM2 D3 speakers - Rotel RMB-1555? I am still thinking onkyo TX-RZ50 ($1400) to allow use of full range DIRAC Live I certainly get that, but think of me when your Onkyo’s HDMI board fails and you’re in a quandary as to how to get it fixed. I’m sure the hedge fund owners will g... | |
| Just a thought here but,,,,,,xlr adapters? I was told by a designer of high-end DACs that the digital signal much prefers the AES/EBU to the point that using adapters to RCA is still a net positive. I’ve no personal experience doing this, but I trust his advice as much as adding extra con... |