tomaswv
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| What is going on here? Streamer or DAC? I’ve done that. I have deactivated importing so it doesn’t save anything. This is on the Qobuz app. When I go to Qobuz via Cambridge streammagic app, I don’t see where there is a cache and it doesn’t import to Cambridge. | |
| What is going on here? Streamer or DAC? The plot thickens. Yes, only when streaming Qobuz, though that’s all I stream. Files from NAS play fine as does internet radio and audio from tv (optical in). thought I had a theory, now not so sure. hooked up the old streamer to the new D... | |
| What is going on here? Streamer or DAC? The old unit is Cambridge 851n. I’ve been happy with the sound and the streammagic app. The new unit (in my second system) is Cambridge Evo 75. my main system is the 851n (with NAS attached) to a Bel Canto pre5 to Bel Canto 500m monoblocks to Dal... | |
| What is going on here? Streamer or DAC? There’s no wall wart, but here’s what I can do ( just thought of this). I have a second system with a newer all in one. Ill use the new as a streamer and the old as a DAC and see what happens, then switch ‘em. new streamer/old DAC: problems? Th... | |
| What is going on here? Streamer or DAC? Good info. Separate streamer and DAC is exactly where I’m thinking of going. Looking for info on what is happening to help me decide which to replace first. | |
| Who are the Stand Up Guy's and Gals in this Audio Industry? John Stronczer at Bel Canto Design. Personal in-depth responses to questions. | |
| BEST little know Jazz Album that you ever heard? Chico Hamilton has many great albums — but in the late 60s early 70s I had a demo copy of his album The Head Hunters. It took me many years to find another copy and I can’t find it on CD, download, or streaming (Qobuz). Erik Gayle on guitar. | |
| Class D amplifiers. What's the future look like? I just turned 70 and have vowed never to by audio w equipment I can’t easily lift. I can say that because I’ve been very happy with Be Canto monoblocks for many years (ref 300s and now ref 500s.) No going back to the heavy and hot power amps I use... | |
| XLR cables for a reasonable price? I am happily with my Morrow MA4s and MA5s in XLR. I also used Kimber Select KS 1116s and they are great—much higher price point than the Morrows. They were a little better than the Morrows but a lot more expensive. In my system at least, balanced ... | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? I just switched to wired streaming. The WiFi worked well with only an occasional drip out, but was surprised to find that hard wire connections made an improvement in sound quality. I’m looking for a better Ethernet cable. | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? I have 4 inch maple plinths under the monoblocks and preamp. These are in a salamander cabinet and have rubber feet (when they were in the carpet I used spikes). I use IsoAcoustic pucks under the Cambridge 851N. Under the speakers I use IsoAcousti... | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? Thanks all. First thing I’m going to do is look into a Puritan 156. And tweaking my room set up. I have a solid, dead center image and excellent side to side sound staging as is — can I get more depth? I need to hear my system without the tv and c... | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? Lol. For critical listening I have thrown blankets over the tv. Very slight difference but it makes me feel like I’m doing something. | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? LOL all good advice and pulling me in so many directions. I’m thinking I’d update speakers before bringing in subs. Have thought of the Rubicons—I got the Mentors because I couldn’t afford the Epicons at the time. I also see that my DAC is long in... | |
| Does an upgrade make sense? Thanks all. Good ideas to chew on. The speakers are actually out further from the wall than in the pics. About 30 inches from the rear of the cabinet to the wall. The room is a huge finished basement, roughly 36’ square. So there really is no sho... |