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Bought a Denafrips Iris 1.0 DDC on eBay I paid $400 for my used Iris in perfect condition a few years ago so even $450 today ain’t a great price. Return it and buy this, which is even better than the Iris… https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/singxer-su-6.93384/ | |
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @mclinnguy I run RCA interconnects and have both silver and copper versions and much prefer the silver between DAC and pre. When I switch them my system doesn’t sound nearly as good, so it may have as much or more to do with the differences betw... | |
Speaker wire for Pure Audio Project Speakers... advice needed....! Given what you’re looking for I’d very highly recommend Acoustic Zen Satoris as they exhibit the exact qualities you describe, and at $1050 for a new 8 foot pair they don’t break the bank relatively speaking. They come up used quite often and an ... | |
XLR vs RCA What RCA interconnects were you using? | |
Audio Research LS28SE It totally depends on what improvements/sound characteristics you’re looking for as to whether it’s a good match or not. | |
Reasonably-Priced Linear Power Supply for WIMM Pro Plus Streamer I think LHY has an LPS for around $200. The digital cable can also make a big difference — what are you using now? | |
Tough Nut Cones Isolation for loudspeakers, brilliant solution over spikes @jrareform In the link the OP provided the reviewer compared these to Gaia and subjectively preferred the Tough Nut footers in addition to them measuring better overall. | |
Tough Nut Cones Isolation for loudspeakers, brilliant solution over spikes Very interesting and thanks for sharing. Love that these are so cost effective and I’ll definitely check these out at some point. My understanding is that spikes are more for preventing vibrations from getting to the floor rather than providing ... | |
Do you recall "instant improvement" from your first stand-alone DAC ? Could be all of the above, but as usual it depends. With Merason I’d expect fuller, richer tonality, more refined treble, and an expanded soundstage. Digital cables matter so don’t skimp there. Here is one I’d recommend as it offers materials/d... | |
Another request for Streamer Transport options Here’s another potential option — buy this Zen Mk3 and Singxer DDC that’ll give you multiple outputs and further clean up the USB signal, reclock, galvanic isolation. Tough to beat this for the $$$ I’d think. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/li... | |
Amplifier recommendations for 86 dB Sensitivity Speakers the Cayin will be able to output adequate power but I might be missing out their full potential. Exactly. Plus pushing an amp close to its limits will sacrifice ultimate sound quality on that end as well. It’s a bit more expensive, but I’d r... | |
Legacy Audio Studio HD Bookshelf Speakers vs ProAc Tablette I’m a big ProAc fan, and if I wanted to keep the good things while still being tube friendly and just adding a little more detail/sparkle up top and maybe a little more dynamic slam I’d look at Fritz speakers and maybe Reference 3a. Best of luck. | |
SS amp or receiver that sounds like Tube Amp You were a total waste of my time/effort. Ingrate. | |
Thoughts on DAC option Network Filter could be an option for the PC, but the mini is connected via WiFi. Auralic recommend this approach. You should get a Wi-Fi extender or Mesh system and run an Ethernet cable from that to your streamer as it bypasses the typically ... | |
SS amp or receiver that sounds like Tube Amp I’d look at a hybrid integrated with a tube input stage and SS output from the likes of Unison Unity or Pathos, or if you’re open to separates a tube pre and SS amp would be another option to get some of that tube magic. Past that an amp that ope... |