thelostdutchman
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| has anybody else noticed this about flac audio? I've listened to both tracks a couple of times via my MBP and desktop speakers and I don't hear a difference between the two. | |
| 192 khz/24 bit Albums on Qobuz I see that you figured out that Not everything on Qobuz that says Hi-Res is 24/192. So you still need to dig. But once you start on it, that goes quickly by artist. I have had both Qobuz and Tidal. I ended up dropping Tidal as I thought the sou... | |
| If I just use a DAC, do I need a Pre-amp? I've been looking at upgrading my speaker cables. So, was playing around with my system setup last week. I've an Audio Research Pre and Power amp and a DCS Bartok DAC. I listened to this with the AR Pre in and out of the system. Getting the vo... | |
| 192 khz/24 bit Albums on Qobuz Just to add to this, I've two Qobuz memberships, one for the US and one UK (don't ask). I've created the same Playlist on both platforms. What is and isn't available is slightly different based on the country. I'll try to update them until I get... | |
| 192 khz/24 bit Albums on Qobuz Some great suggestions, thank you all. Just for fun, I created a public Playlist on Qobuz. Its called: 24 bit 192 khz - Audiogon Not sure if you can search for it or not? I added a number of suggestions from this thread. Will keep adding to i... | |
| Higher End DACs @ufguy73 - as far as sonic qualities for DCS...I've copied a couple sections from a review on the Bartok." This sounded amazing right out of the box but after a few days, a veil of fuzziness lifted from the Bartok DAC’s sound. It’s hard to describ... | |
| Higher End DACs @ufguy73 - I've done a listen to the complete lineup up of DCS products. They all build on each other. Each step up is an obvious improvement in sonic quality and soundstage. However, I think you need the matching system to get the best out of t... | |
| Higher End DACs I have a Linn DSM Selekt with the upgraded Katalyst DAC. Linn makes great components and they are generally upgradable. You can get a lot of flexibility for the cost with the DMS. That being said, I've listened to the DCS Bartok and for my ears,... | |
| Nice retro looking amp from Sweden 🇸🇪 Wow - that is a nice looking piece of kit. Hope they spent as much time on designing the inside, as they did the outside. | |
| Experience with Linn Select DSM? I have a Selekt DSM. I've upgraded the DAC in it and added a pre-module so have it paired with an Audio Research VT80SE power amp. and my speakers are Wilson Sophia 3's and I'm using Transparent Audio cables to connect it all.I couldn't be happie... | |
| Unintended Consequences? Digital Streaming If you happen to be using Roon, or something like Roon, you may want to check the DSD settings. Otherwise check your software settings. I'd guess that what you are hearing has more to do with the quality of the recordings. | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary I've probably listened to the "new Abbey Road" 5 times by now. Frankly, I think it transformative. It sounds sooooo much better than a lot of the current pop and rock that is being released. I hope that it tops the charts, exposes new generatio... | |
| TRL WON'T GIVE ME MY AMP The advice from moto man is very sound. Neither the DA or AG here in Texas will do anything to assist you. Small Claims court is probably your best bet. Not sure what state you live in but here is a link to the Texas gov site that has some good... | |
| What equipment have you bought this year so far ? A nice used pair of Wilson Sophia 3’s and a Transparent PowerWave power conditioner. | |
| Power - where to start? Mains, chords, conditioner, filter? I just hooked up a Transparent PowerWave (power conditioning system). I've a Linn DSM Selekt and Wilson Sophia 3 speakers. This combo sounds great. But I was blown away with the improvement in sound quality with the PowerWave. You can more cle... |