soix
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| Goldenear Triton One R vs. PSB T3. vs. Spendor D7... BTW, the D9s are $11,500 and the Profiles are $7k. Maybe you’re thinking of the JA Perspectives? | |
| Time for a new DAC? Yup, buy a used Node 2i and give Qobuz a try — you won’t be disappointed and probably find your DAC is perfectly fine. I switched from Tidal to Qobuz and would not go back FWIW. | |
| Wisdom of buying high priced digital gear (given new advancements underway) I think it’d be worthwhile to buy a better streamer used to see what kind of improvement you get. If it’s “meh” just sell it for little loss, but those who’ve upgraded from the Node to the likes of Innuos, Lumin, etc. seem to say pretty consisten... | |
| Budget Integrated for Aerial Acoustics 6Ts There’s a NuPrime IDA-8 integrated on US Audio Mart for $650 that at least won’t insult the Aerials. There’s also the PS Audio Sprout 100 for $699 new that offers a very small footprint, wood veneer, and an onboard DAC and phono pre. I’m guessing... | |
| best-sounding class D amp? @noble100 just reminded me of D-Sonic amps (6Moons review). I confess I’ve not heard them, but reviews indicate they punch way above their weight and have characteristics that please both SS and tube aficionados. Their M3a-800S stereo amp is goo... | |
| Goldenear Triton One R vs. PSB T3. vs. Spendor D7... The Profiles cost the same as the D9's and the Revels that got "Best Speaker" on Stereophile.Ah, I’m clearly wrong then. Sorry I even mentioned the Profiles. | |
| Speaker match for Chord DAVE and D'Agostino Progression Integrated Nice electronics. With your sized room, price range, and preferences I’d highly recommend putting Joseph Audio Pearls on your list to audition. Best of luck. | |
| Goldenear Triton One R vs. PSB T3. vs. Spendor D7... The Profiles are very similar in size and weight to the D7.2 and look to go about 10Hz deeper in bass at -2dB. | |
| to my ears digital audio does not sound natural? something is wrong! I don’t really understand what you did from your description, but the first recording sounds like a typical flat, gray, lifeless MP3 track while the second sounds like a more dimensional, cleaner, clearer 16/44 recording. Not even close in my book. | |
| Audio GD XA150 Monoblocks Does seem like a lot of earth-hating amp for the $ though relative to the likes of Pass, Clayton, Gryphon, Boulder, etc. I hope he at least puts a low-bias switch on this monster. @noble100 — thanks a ton for reminding me of the D-Sonic amps. Th... | |
| Goldenear Triton One R vs. PSB T3. vs. Spendor D7... For what you’re looking for, of the three I’d think the Spendors would be your best bet. However, in that price range I’d hands down choose the Joseph Audio Profiles over any of them. JA speakers are outstanding when it comes to imaging, soundst... | |
| Want it Incorporate video into current audio only system, Yeah, if you’re truly just “watching TV” I’d just make whatever connection you need (as above) to what you have and be done with it. If, however, you watch movies and would like to make that significantly more entertaining without changing your 2... | |
| Amp recommendation to drive Thiel 3.6 speakers Not sure I’d spend upwards of $10k to power 3.6es (and I do think they’re great speakers), but what do I know? The Clayton Audio M200s will drive the hell out of ’em but not sure how they’d fare on the WAF scale. The S100 might be a little more ... | |
| powercords With the preponderance of reputable direct-selling cable manufacturers out there offering free in-home trials, why not just try it for yourself since you’re the only one who matters anyway? It’s gonna make a difference, but it’s system and equipme... | |
| Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound Start with a Zen Mini Mklll and upgrade the DAC and power supply as funds allow. |