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Measuring TT Speed
Hi, jsman,What are you using for a light source to check the strobe disc? If the light isn't stable you'll get strobe "bounce".Tom 
Bluesound Vault Combined with Node 2
Hi, llarry,I use a Bluesound Node 2 via Wi-Fi for a small system in the bedroom as well as a Node 2i in my main stereo system using an Ethernet connection. I stream digital files from a NAS drive and really enjoy having access to all my ripped CD... 
Questions about recording vimyl to computer?
I got a reply from Dan at SweetVinyl and he says it is a typo and they'll get it corrected.I used to record at 24/96 but decided to go with 24/192 recordings and downsample to 24/96 for playback from the music library. That way I can always go bac... 
SugarCube SC-2 for recording - 196k sampling rate?
Got a reply from SweetVinyl and yes it's a typo, the recording sample rate is 192k. They'll post the correction to their webpages and datasheets.Tom 
Questions about recording vimyl to computer?
Thanks for the reply. I'm getting convinced that it's a misprint. I emailed  SweetVinyl and hope to hear back from them. Have you actually recorded at 24/196k and then processed the file (Audacity for example) or played it through a DAC? 
SugarCube SC-2 for recording - 196k sampling rate?
If it's a typo it's been repeated many times. Seems odd.Puffin looks interesting. I'm not really in the market for a phono preamp though. I downloaded the manual and will check it out. Thanks.Tom 
Questions about recording vimyl to computer?
bondmanp, can you shed some light on a question I have about the SC-2 (and variants) recording specifications? The data sheets show recording sampling rates of 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k, 176.4k, 196k. Is the 196k rate correct? Why would they use a 19... 
Dead Bluesound Node 2
woofman74,You never actually described the condition/symptoms of your Node 2. What specifically is happening (or not happening)? Never lights up? Lights up but shuts down? No output? Reason I ask is that I have a Node 2 that I thought was malfunct... 
Node 2i Coax Out
Andrew and allane, Where did you guys read that the Bluesound Node 2/2i coaxial (SPDIF) output has a max resolution of 24/96? Not true. At least not with my setup. I play 24/192 files through the SPDIF output and my DAC recognized it as a 24/192 f... 
Splitter question
Hi, ekimg,I use a Schiit Audio SYS with my desktop stereo (Audioengine N22 amp with two passive A2+ speakers) to switch between two sources and it works well. But it’s not exactly a high end system. I also use a SYS as a switch and volume attenuat... 
Is there an rca input selector box audio only 2ch in 1 out?
Hi, pete23,I use a Schitt SYS for a similar situation (shared preamp input between DVD player and second turntable) and having the volume control is actually quite handy for equalizing the signal strength between the two sources. I can run the SYS... 
anyone know anything about primaluna gear......
Hi, kennesawjet,I use a Prologue Premium preamp with a class D power amp and really enjoy the pairing. I would caution you, though, about the preamp's relatively high output impedance. At 2800 ohms output there are going to be some power amps with... 
Ripping to FLAC - Album art
Hi, spoutmouzert,dBpoweramp's CD Ripper does add cover art automatically. You can quickly check for other versions of the cover art as well. It's what I use to rip CDs to FLAC.Regards,Tom 
Questions about Node 2i
Hi, n80,If I understand your question correctly, you'll need a separate Node for each listening environment. That is, one for your hi-fi system and one for wherever else you have a system. For example, I have two Nodes, one in the basement stereo ... 
Suggestions (based on experience) for power amp for Dynaudio Contour 20s, please
Hi, bhakti-rider,My situation is not quite the same as yours but it is similar...I have the Dynaudio Contour S1.4 speakers and they, too, need plenty of reserve power. I use a combination of a PrimaLuna Prologue Premium preamp and a NAD M22 power ...