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| Seeking Streamer & Dac that has 12s outputs and inputs Although i2S is widely regarded as a superior connection, it really depends on how a component is designed as to which connection is best. Although I use an i2S connection, I would not let that be the deciding factor on which component to purchase... | |
| Six DAC Comparison then at the end I will consider preparing a short summary comparison of all six. That would be super interesting and helpful if you could. Very nice write ups so far! | |
| Six DAC Comparison Did you compare the LTA to the Benchmark or Merason DACs? | |
| Speakers or Turntable upgrade What kind of improvements are you looking for, and are you looking for new or used? | |
| Snake River Audio Power Cables - Best Unboxing Heard great things and looking forward to your impressions once they’ve settled in. What will you be comparing them to? | |
| No Wonder You Spend So Much Money On Stereo Equipment RE: dopamine levels, I’d like to see a comparison between listening to music and playing it... @stuartk No comparison IME — there’s nothing like playing live music when the band is locked in. Listening is like a poor facsimile in comparison y... | |
| UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC What specific improvements are you looking for, and what sound characteristics are most important to you? | |
| Dynaudio Evoke 20 vs. Totem Signature One vs. Acoustic Revival Adalante 3 What specifically did you not like about the Omega and Harbeth speakers? | |
| JL Audio hifi subwoofer match for my system Lower-tier JL Audio subs have known reliability problems so I’d avoid them. Get a couple Rhythmik F12G subs for better performance and less than half the price. https://www.rythmikaudio.com/F12G.html | |
| Qobuz A little while back a Tidal user inadvertently deleted his playlists and contacted Tidal and they were able to restore them much to his relief. May be worth reaching out to Qobuz if you haven’t already to see if they can restore them for you. | |
| Time For a CD Player Upgrade I’d use the Rega as a transport and get a Denafrips Hermes DDC and run i2S from it into a Denafrips Pontus 15th DAC — both would only set you back $3200 and be a big improvement in the direction you’re looking to go. Just one idea, and best of lu... | |
| Streamer, Dac,with Pre Amp Agree to go with separates. I’d go with a Denafrips Ares 15th and a Bluesound Node with an external linear power supply from Teddy Pardo, Sbooster, LHY, etc. A little north of $2k but worth the stretch IMO. Down the road you could add a Denafri... | |
| Streamer, Dac,with Pre Amp Why would you get an integrated if you’re planning on using the A8 as a preamp? I’d think using the preamp of a $4500 integrated would be preferred to using a $1980 streamer as a pre. | |
| LAIV Harmony @sns Yeah, I think a trial of the LTA DAC would be a great idea in your case and no i2S option to fret over. If I’m you I’d buy a used Denafrips Iris and a cheap HDMI cable (that’s what I did) just to see what happens — I have a feeling it’d take... | |
| CD player upgrade This thread is 20 years old so might wanna just start a new one. That said, what’s your budget and are you looking for new or used? |