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Apple Music on iOS 26 @jetter That is a very fair point, and I neglected to mention this could’ve been a conscientious, and maybe even a smart, business decision on Apple’s part, but as an audiophile it doesn’t mean I have to like it. It’s like their headphones — they... | |
PMC Twenty5.22i @hgeifman How close to the back wall will the speakers be? What sound characteristics are most important to you? What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used? | |
Apple Music on iOS 26 Apple is now valued at 3 trillion. That sort of growth and success is not attributable to turning out less than great products. Not saying it’s the best. We’re happily a 100% Apple household with nary a PC or Android in sight, but Apple totally... | |
Buckeye Amps musicality? Not measurements, musicality.... If this is still available you’ll get musicality and save $$$… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650080066-mccormack-dna-ht-5-5-channel-power-amp/ | |
Apple Music on iOS 26 @v-fi I haven’t had Apple Music for a while, but it didn’t sound all that great, didn’t offer hi res and streaming was limited in bandwidth as well. They’ve just been behind the curve forever with music, but as per the OP maybe they’ve finally g... | |
I find myself changing direction, in a way....... Yeah I agree the visuals can add a lot, and I too find myself watching and thoroughly enjoying YT videos despite the lower sound quality. Sometimes I’m in the mood for one and sometimes the other. Maybe consider putting a TV in your main listeni... | |
Apple Music on iOS 26 Apple, with its latest upgrades to Apple Music have really hit it out of the ball park with this one imvho. IF Apple has finally gotten their act together with music, and I still have my doubts, all I can say is WELL IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME!!! Wi... | |
Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why? I’ll add Qualio and NSMT as a couple that get outstanding reviews and not all that well known. | |
Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why? Usher is a global brand designed and manufactured in Taiwan that largely flies under the radar here in the US. Build and sound quality are outstanding for the price, their cabinetry is gorgeous, and they’re one of the few manufacturers that makes... | |
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS I’d look at Gryphon and Vitus that are both Class A and may give you a good bit of that tube fluidity and touch or warmth. Another idea would be a hybrid with a tube input stage and SS output like Unison Unico and Pathos. Best of luck. | |
Upgrade to sound quality of Dynaudio Heritage speakers Thanks for the follow up. Congrats and enjoy! | |
Spatial Audio Raven Preamp @slinco A $2500 pair of headphones really deserves a dedicated headphone amp IMO. | |
Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used? | |
Tube DAC with i2s input? Suffice it to say, I'm going to hold out for an option that ticks all the boxes, I may be waiting over a year but at some point some builder WILL offer all of these options. Yeah maybe one or two — maybe — but what are the odds they produce th... | |
Tube DAC with i2s input? I2s is the best option to use, Ethernet 2nd, usb dead last. Don’t sacrifice sq, keep looking for an I2s dac @rbstehno As someone who uses a DDC and i2S connection that’s not necessarily true. It really depends on which input(s) the designer c... |