tcotruvo
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| Rant against the industry with hopes for discussion on positive change The industry - like most - is international. So it’s not US companies dependent on a U.S. market. Maybe $1 of every $6 is spent in the US. ‘The quality of sound across all media has been steadily increasing with technology. That will continue.... | |
| What's going on with the used audio gear market? The market will set used prices. My guess is that there are a lot of buyers looking to upgrade to newer used equipment. I wanted Moondrop Blessing earbuds, but the market price for used buds was high. I bought a pair of open box buds from the di... | |
| What the ship just happened? Sellers fault Improper packing. Never use only bubble wrap or peanuts to pack a heavy item. They are ‘air’. Think of a bowling ball in a box with only bubble wrap around it. What happens when you drop the box? The bowling ball hits the floor.... | |
| B.S. Node 2i brick (yet another one) Sorry to hear of your difficulties. it sounds like you are better equipped than most to problem solve. It would be interesting to hear your conclusion. At 3 times the price, I wonder how much better the NAD C 658 is? | |
| Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC? painter24 That’s good information! I appreciate the lessons learned from others who have upgraded from the NODE. I know that my equipment, room and probably music is different, but it helps me narrow my choices. | |
| Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC? daveinpa interesting that for you the $1000 Aires II was not much different than the DAC in a $500 NODE | |
| Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC? vthokie83 wow…that’s definitive. Others have recommended it, so it’s a solid prospect. | |
| Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC? @jjs49 Right now I don’t have any other sources other than the NODE. Previously I listened to 1980’s CD’s. I really like the sound of the NODE listening to Paradise Radio MQA Mellow or World. I used to listen to internet radio using an Apple A... | |
| Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC? Thx hshifi! It sounds like you have done quite a bit of testing well past my price category. I’ll look for the Shadow. | |
| Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC? Thanks, all, for the thoughtful comments and ideas! I’ll sort through them and make some upgrade in due time. There are a lot of good choices. Most of the people on this forum have been on this path, and I appreciate the benefit of your experi... | |
| Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC? Uh oh…sounds like this is going to get expensive. I tend to buy first what I would eventually buy if I took steps. | |
| Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC? Thx for the ideas! The audio store where I bought some of my equipment suggested a miniDSP DDRC-24 DAC / Room Correction Processor; D/A Converter; DDRC24. So that’s why I was thinking of a DAC. But I would guess that the limitations on my room... | |
| Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC? Thx jjss49. Im probably not too skilled of a listener. My listening area is an 8’x8’ corner of the 16’x32’ open ground floor of our house. My other equipment is: B&O Beolab8000 powered speakers, Hsu ULS MkII sealed sub, and Paradigm Seri... | |
| Paypal...buyer protection fees didnt help me Some say PayPal nearly always sides with the buyer. I bought a pair of bike wheels that arrived in terrible shape. Of course the seller had said they were in great shape. The sellers pictures of the wheels looked normal, as the damage only show... | |
| Next Upgrade? Thx blisshifi. I have pictures that I thought I could post, but I can’t. I’ll keep working on it. I can easily work on placements. The NODE is a definite upgrade from what I had. I assume that my room and equipment all have limitations. |