tk21
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| 2-3k budget - adding DAC/Server to Bluesound Node? I'll tell you what I have (and like): * sonicTransporter i9 (a music server running Roon and HQ Player) * Matrix Audio Element X (an integrated streamer/DAC/preamp directly connected to my Benchmark AHB2 power amp) The latter would have been wi... | |
| Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark Is it fair to automatically assume everything made in China is sub par quality? IMO, no. Seems to me, China today is roughly where Japan was in the 60s and early 70s. "Made in Japan" rather quickly went from meaning "cheap junk" (plastic toys a... | |
| Which device makes for a better digital music source? Computer or streamer? The OP's question is a bit complicated because the "computer" and the "streamer" functions can't be separated easily from all the other functions built into (or added to) each device. You may have to consider everything you want to accomplish in t... | |
| The vanishing stereo rack If that picture is the future, count me OUT. Well that space does look like it would need some room correction. | |
| Roon Nucleus as a Streamer If you already own a general purpose computer that you could use for Roon, you might want to try that first before buying a dedicated server or streamer. This will give you a change to familiarize yourself with Roon before making any upgrade deci... | |
| From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion The Lumin X-1 does it all The Lumin P1 does more (in terms of features/functionality, not SQ). Less expensive alternatives? Consider Matrix Audio or HiFi Rose products. Maybe Cambridge Audio as well. | |
| What are we objectivists missing? You mention cables, if 2 measure "exactly " the same then they will be indistinguishable in an ABX test. The reason people claim they hear differences in components that measure the same is due to confirmation bias. Another possibility: The ... | |
| Point of diminishing returns for a Network Streamers? First off, a general purpose Mac or laptop is not a ideal source for streaming from Qobuz or Tidal. Maybe not ... but a general purpose Mac is an ideal source for streaming from Apple Music. For some (not all) listeners, Apple Music may be pre... | |
| Is There A Big Difference Between Subwoofers From Different Manufacturers A negative comment about REL subs is very, very rare. Negative comments on REL SQ or build quality do seem to be rare. I don't recall seeing any. Negative comments on REL pricing? That's another matter. In addition, not everyone accepts R... | |
| Is There A Big Difference Between Subwoofers From Different Manufacturers Given the OP's assumptions, I would expect the answer to be "no" (although I have not done my own comparisons or seen any reports that address these issues). The reason I say "no" is that, given the physics of low frequency sound, the designer d... | |
| Your sub experience: Easy or hard? I have a single REL T5i accompanying a pair of Janszen P8's. Integration was pretty easy. The T5i (8" down-firing) is about the smallest sub I could use and still make a difference. With room-coupling, it's enough to level out the frequency resp... | |
| Why are people paying these stupid tube prices? 1. Tubes burning out 2. Covid 3. Russia 4. Audiophiles burning money 5. The laws of supply and demand | |
| Inside the Iso Acoustics mechanism The component parts may not have nearly as much impact (if any) as the height. Raising your speakers an additional inch or two above the floor is bound to have some effect (a beneficial one if they weren't at proper ear level to start). | |
| Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed? Have you tried experimenting with digital signal processing? If not, you might want to start with what is available in Roon (including equalization and upsampling). To take it up another level, with a correspondingly higher learning curve, take ... | |
| 2 channel preamp for music only system It sounds like the cleanest solution may be a pre-amp or integrated amp with home theater bypass capability. This is a feature of some Peachtree products, for example the Nova 150/300/500 and the PreDAC. Meanwhile you also could use the Node 2i ... |