soix
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| Ethernet Cables - what are you using and why? @pinthrift Interesting and thanks for sharing and just reinforces the other positive feedback on the value/performance of DH Labs cables. BTW, how do you like the BAACH system? Do you just use the Mac version? | |
| I see the issue with ABX blind testing Everyone knows Red cars are faster and sexier Actually that’s kinda funny. @tonywinga I’m sure you know there’s no point in debating anyone who worships at the alter of blind testing or similarly are of the “belief” that cables make no diffe... | |
| Connectivity for Gustard U18? Although it can depend on how your particular DAC’s inputs are designed. I’d second trying the i2S connection if you haven’t already. Just keep the cable as short as possible as the i2S signal degrades quickly with distance. But be aware that no... | |
| I see the issue with ABX blind testing @jetter I’m not against blind testing at all and would welcome it given the opportunity and would incorporate the results into my decision making. It’s just that some here think it’s impossible to overcome our biases or make good or valid judgemen... | |
| I see the issue with ABX blind testing I was just saying much of what audiophiles actually hear is this bias. @botrytis And much of it is not. So what? Do you eat blindfolded? In the end we buy what we like most all things considered, so who cares? While biases may be at play t... | |
| Outlet Question These are a bit more at $89 but have gotten good reviews and compared well to more expensive competitors. https://www.cruzefirstaudio.com/maestro/the-maestro-outlet | |
| Need help with phono cartridge selection +1 @billstevenson First, welcome to the ‘Gon! Unfortunately I can’t help with your cartridge question, but I’d say for this and future posts you should always share what equipment you have now, what specific improvements you’re looking for, and w... | |
| Looking for an HDMI cable Just for craps n giggles I’d suggest trying this very cheap HDMI cable from Monoprice maybe just to try i2S on the cheap and to compare to the others whenever. The reason I suggest this is twofold — while some people have found some benefit in us... | |
| Looking for an HDMI cable I guess it depends on the cable geometry itself. But a hard and fast rule that shorter is absolutely better is incorrect. @agisthos While that may be true for some or maybe most digital cables it is not the case for i2S that was designed origin... | |
| Streamer and Dac ~$4.5k for Vinnie Rossi, Dynaudio system I think the Denafrips Pontus would be a great sonic fit for what you’re looking for, and paired with their Iris DDC you get a significant and very cost-effective performance bump along with the ability to take advantage of the i2S connection. Here... | |
| Using Tape Outputs What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used? | |
| Looking for an HDMI cable The Mapleshade Vivlink 3+ cable, I think its price is $220. Endgame HDMI cable, so far above other HDMI cables it’s not funny. 2m length only because that’s what sounds best. @agisthos That’s a bold statement. What other HDMI cables have you c... | |
| Best DAC’S $5k to $15k There are obviously many great DACs in that wide price range so it’d be most helpful to know what specific improvements and sound characteristics you’re looking for in order to suggest other DACs that might be worth considering. | |
| Back to the DAC Better presentation of musical overtones, amplitude, pitch, timbre, texture with a wider/deeper soundstage (if this is possible) than I have with my existing DAC. Under $10K, used is OK. If you’re not opposed to a tube DAC I’d give Lampizator a... | |
| Back to the DAC What’s your budget, and what specific improvements and sound characteristics are you looking for? |