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| Is there a DAC ranking list? Based Upon the Responses…it looks like buying a Bluesound NODE would be the best next step. That would replace streaming from my iPad Pro and AirPort Express. Then I could follow up later with a better DAC. The responses will help me narrow do... | |
| Is there a DAC ranking list? Thx ozzy and Peter! By LP I meant listening position. Here it is, the red lounge chair in the foreground. You can see the 2 B&O ‘pencil’ speakers on the right and left, connected by a 10ft cable. I put mats under them for room treatment... | |
| Is there a DAC ranking list? From the description of your room/system, you have bigger fish to fry than a DAC. Just sayin...... OK, ozzy62, I’d like you to expand on that if you would. I’ve started room treatment by adding 7 utility mats on the floor. As I mentioned, I’... | |
| Is there a DAC ranking list? In my OP I explained that I now stream radio stations on my iPad Pro to an Apple AirPort Express connected to my speakers. I raised the question whether I need a DAC with a streamer. Any thoughts? I ask because I’m not sure what’s the weakest l... | |
| Is there a DAC ranking list? I’ve read several times a 2121 Audiogon thread “DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point”. It has been helpful, but I asked about a “DAC ranking list” because I had such a good result using the one Chronicle created for earphones. I appreciate you... | |
| Why Does My Current Music Sound So Much Better than It Did in the 80’s? Ha, twoleftears! of course it would take an exceptional circumstance to remember what a stereo sounded like 40 years ago, likely requiring the exact same music. My system at that time did sound good. But what I’m sure I did not hear the was not... | |
| Why Does My Current Music Sound So Much Better than It Did in the 80’s? I don’t know what it is, but the effect is a whole different level of experiencing music. Fun! Since not everything I listen to has the same clarity, I wondered if the quality of the source varies on radio.garden. Or, maybe my room and speaker ... | |
| Why Does My Current Music Sound So Much Better than It Did in the 80’s? I don’t remember in the 80’s or 90’s hearing an instrument note - such as from a piano, drum or other percussion instrument - sound so real that I have to look around to be sure it was from the recording. Now that happens more than occasionally, ... | |
| Why Does My Current Music Sound So Much Better than It Did in the 80’s? In the 80’s I listened to classical, including piano and Spanish guitar, and vocals like Joan Baez. So there were instruments. Later I added a CD player, listening to the same type of music. it seems that the quality of what I hear now on radio... | |
| Why Does My Current Music Sound So Much Better than It Did in the 80’s? Ha, fuzztone! actually my speakers in the 80’s were JBL L222’s, with 14in woofers and even bigger passive radiators. My current subs do sound great, but also the highs and mids sound very realistic. Fairly often I’m even startled a bit by how r... | |
| Any Improvement Possible for B&O-Hsu-Paradigm-Apple System? Thx for all the suggestions! I didn’t find an smsl DAC on the buy/sell posts, and the cheapest non-portable chord was $1700. So I think I’ll look for a minidsp shd. | |
| Any Improvement Possible for B&O-Hsu-Paradigm-Apple System? Yes, I only need the best sound in one place. I don’t need to try to achieve more than that. There are no curtains, so soft surfaces are just a sofa and the carpeted stairs. Also I only need to achieve the best sound at about 20-25% of the soun... | |
| Any Improvement Possible for B&O-Hsu-Paradigm-Apple System? I thought about a new DAC. In my research I found this article - https://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/airport-express-audio-quality-2014.htm Ken’s beginning summary of the Model A1392 states, “Good: Fantastic audio quality, full 2 V RMS output, beau... | |
| Any Improvement Possible for B&O-Hsu-Paradigm-Apple System? Yes our room is a combined living/dining/kitchen with lots of glass. There is a carpeted stairway into the space, and 6 tall thin bookshelves along the walls. I’m going to start room treatments today with more utility rugs at the speakers. |