soix
Responses from soix
| Opinions On DACs Around 1,000$ My previous experience with dacs has been that differences are pretty small. Yeah, no. If you don’t get the info from the start it don’t get added back in elsewhere. Listen, DACs make a HUGE difference in your ultimate performance, but only i... | |
| HT Sound quality - best processors and/or combined with preamp? Is this just an HT system or is 2-channel important too? I’d u want good info here u need to provide better info. | |
| Do I need a subwoofer? Gee Scooter, thanks so much for your prized advice. I’ve reviewed high-end audio for about 20 years, so when I’m ready to add a couple, or even better a swarm, of subs to my 2-channel setup I think I’ll be ok. But thanks so much for your thought... | |
| Do I need a subwoofer? I do think it’s strange, though, that you’re using an SB2000 in a "fairly high-end" system. You need to increase your sub budget, there’s much better performance available for (in Rythmik’s case, at least) not much more money. @shooter41 No, my... | |
| Do I need a subwoofer? REL is a good choice, SVS not so much for a music based system. Really @shooter41? What’s your experience with sealed SVS subs? My experience with my SB2000 in a fairly high-end, 2-channel setup is pretty damn impressive and I’d think adding an... | |
| newer CD player w/DAC that could replace AMR CD-77.1 Your CD player sets a pretty high bar. I think you’ll have many more options going for a DAC, and that would depend on what sound characteristics you’re looking for. | |
| Headphones to keep you honest For me, it’s the other way ‘round. Especially for imaging/soundstage headphones are just poor relative to a good home stereo. There’s just something a little unnatural about having sound pumped tight into my ears versus it having time to express i... | |
| Bluesound Node2 with outboard DAC Should I do that or get a node 3 and upgrade the power supply in that? Is it even worth it? IMHO, no. Rather than polish the turd use the $ and save up for a better streamer that’ll already have a better power supply and other components that... | |
| Do I need a subwoofer? In addition to adding bass, properly set up subs will also greatly improve imaging and expand the soundstage. I’d recommend trying a pair of SVS SB1000 Pro subs you can get for under $1000 (they were running a sale recently but not sure if it’s s... | |
| VTL preamps and amps, co status? This is why I’ve avoided @emergingsoul posts after the first one I responded to. He starts with a question and then goes off on his own direction regardless of whatever feedback and experienced advice he’s given. Now I’m kicking myself for wasti... | |
| Upgrade path from Paradigm Studio Reference V3 I had Studio 100 v3 in my system for a couple months and used to sell ATC speakers. Not even on the same planet in terms of what you’re looking for. I’ve not heard Tektons, but like I said I’ve never heard another speaker with the midrange power a... | |
| Advice regarding a possible upgrade DAC (and does the DIP help SQ) First, ditch Amazon HD and switch to Qobuz. Read Steve Stone’s review in TAS where he compared several streaming services and AMZN HD did not fare well. They just don’t seem to be there yet, and a Qobuz trial is free so why not? I’ll say I had a ... | |
| Weakest digital link: DAC - Streamer - Server? I’m also in the “everything matters” camp. But I’m also in the “life’s too short to deal with computer crap” camp and recommend going with an Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer/server, pair it with a nice DAC and just enjoy life/music. But that’s me. Best of... | |
| Bluesound Node2 with outboard DAC Agree with keeping things separate. Pairing the Node with a DAC from Gustard, Musician, Denafrips, Soekris, etc. (depending on what sonic characteristics you’re after) will give you a nice performance bump and then upgrade streamer when you can. ... | |
| Choosing the right equipment These will get you done... https://www.musicdirect.com/music-hall-mmf-13-turntable https://www.psaudio.com/products/sprout100-integrated-amplifier/ |