toddcowles
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| Down to 2 preamps I own the AVM 60. I have a dedicated 2-channel setup in the same room, so I don’t often use the AVM for listening, but periodically have, via iTunes/AppleTV. It does not sound bad, at all. I use a Marantz 7-channel and B&K 5-channel. For H... | |
| What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid? Second REW. You can pick up a USB phantom mic for about $50 - $80, Dayton Audio comes to mind. I don’t know if REW integrates with an app, now, but Dayton does make app capable measurement mics. My experience with REW is what led me down a long... | |
| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. @ramtubes,Thank you for the input and highlighting what’s actually happening in the market. I’m enjoying the thread and learning a ton. | |
| PS Audio Redcloud release/thoughts? I did like Torrey’s and from recollection, it took a few days for me to warm up to Huron. I read through a post in PS’s forum, they’re currently working thru their compiled codes and reviewing them for final selection. The PS folks in the forum ... | |
| Which High Res releases are worth buying? I’ll share, do NOT buy Wilder Mind, from Mumford and Sons, it sounds atrocious. I’ve purchased quite a few titles from HD Tracks: anything from Pearl Jam has been great, Led Zepplin, Muse, John Mayer, the Otis Redding Complete Studio Collection ... | |
| PS Audio Redcloud release/thoughts? I don’t believe Snowmass has been released for the DSJ, yet. But, looking forward to it. I did remove my preamp and DEQX from the signal chain and have been running the DSJ direct to my amps, it sounds good, but I do notice noise at low volumes;... | |
| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. Wondering what your thoughts are on the most significant transition/design element that has improved overall sound quality in today's amplifiers. | |
| Pass Labs “House Sound” vs. McIntosh “House Sound” @tzh21y I haven't listened to the MC275's in proper environment. I don't call listening to them under powering a pair of Sonus Faber's at Best Buy an accurate assessment, which that's the only place I've ever really heard them. | |
| DEQX not discoverable... @almarg Though I appreciate the thoughtful response, it's equivalent to me not putting lugnuts back on a tire; which has never happened, but there may come a day! | |
| DEQX not discoverable... KISS...Keep It Simple Stupid...Had the USB plugged into the audio and not the control port. It's up and running. | |
| PASS LABS XO.2 Preamplifier 3 Chassis or Pass Labs XP-10 I’ve owned the XP-20 for about 1.5 years now, picked it up used for $5k. Swapped out from a McIntosh c2500. I’ll second Karl’s sentiment, the XP-20 is dead quiet. Literally, you can hear what “black” sounds like. It’s extremely transparent, an... | |
| Upgrade from Ayre QB9 DAC Have you considered a PS Audio Direct Stream or Direct Stream Junior?I own the Ayre QB9 DSD and a DSJ. I use the Ayre QB9 as my dedicated headphone DAC. I have A/B’ed them, DSJ was more revealing in the midrange and upper frequencies. Little bi... | |
| Planning out a PS-Audio Stack, seeking advice balance of hardware vs dollars avalible For what it’s worth:I’ve ran the BHK pre, it sounded great, the only drawback, for me, was there are no tone controls. Some music was a little too sharp/sensitive on the higher frequencies, the inability to make slight adjustments made it a no go... | |
| Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end? @almarg for the win! I was reading through this post, thinking a DEQX would solve this. I too faced the same issues with “awkward” high end frequencies, too bright, but not consistent. I say “awkward,” because the high end wasn’t consistent on ... | |
| Subwoofer recommendation for Dynaudio Confidence C4 I own a set of C4 signatures and use a REL R-528. It’s quite sufficient. If you do end up using 2 subs, you may face some challenges with getting them phased and integrated properly, key word being “may.” I use a DEQX to get the alignment for t... |