tubeguy76
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| Sound to match Zen iFi Stream @lanx0003 Ok, I understand, thanks for clarifying! Yes, I did get the Zen working albeit with the old firmware from 2022. I'm trying to compare it with the WiiM Ultra and I like both. I "feel" that the Zen sounds slightly better but it's diff... | |
| Sound to match Zen iFi Stream @lanx0003 What’s the "VG" ddc? Is that a certain brand or model? edit: I think you mean very good? | |
| Sound to match Zen iFi Stream @lanx0003 I haven't tried the iFi tool, I'll reach out to them and see if I can get them to send me one. On another note, I received the Wiim Ultra and setup was flawless and fast, zero connection issues with Tidal. Sounds pretty good too. I ... | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? @fastricky Ah ok, I see they have a few less expensive DACs. I'd want black as well so I understand. Maybe you can find one used and deal with the silver or go with a Lampizator and forget the I2S like soix said. | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? I can't say I've seen many tube DACs with an i2s input. Audio Mirror makes the WAVE Tube DAC with I2S but it's pretty pricey. https://audiomirror.com/product/wave-tube-dac/ | |
| Sound to match Zen iFi Stream @jackd Yep I tried all that and didn't have any success. | |
| Sound to match Zen iFi Stream Mine was fine when hardwired to my router, but when not I’ve had problems (as have many others) and no support from iFi even when the US distributor got involved to try to help. And their software/website absolutely sucks as well. Ah ok, I had... | |
| Sound to match Zen iFi Stream I just ordered a WiiM Ultra from Amazon as a stop gap. Who knows, maybe it will be permanent. | |
| Sound to match Zen iFi Stream @soix Did you just start having issues with your Zen Stream? Mine was fine until this weekend and I didn't change anything. | |
| Sound to match Zen iFi Stream Nice post timing! My iFi Zen Stream stopped working just tonight - I tried for hours to get it to be recognized by Tidal Connect and something bricked it. I tried everything to get it going again - which it had been working fine for years. Oh w... | |
| Need to get off of bluetooth.... looking for a wifi streamer for my budget I use my tried and true iFi Zen Stream into my McIntosh C2800 with the DA2 integrated DAC. I think it sounds great and it’s an inexpensive way to try streaming. I’ve never had any issues with my Zen Stream but it may be a little less user friend... | |
| What does your DAC sound like I dunno, it sounds like it sounds I guess. It's the DA2 in my McIntosh C2800. I like it. | |
| use of ChatGPT for HIFI It’s useful but you have to be careful with the data it returns. I’ve found it to be unreliable with certain details. For instance, I asked about a certain type of foam and it said it was closed cell but the foam was actually open cell. | |
| Interim SS Amp - Likely Candidates? Go with Orchard Audio. | |
| McIntosh Tube vs SS w/ Sonus Faber Aida II @mrklas My upgrade saga started with the new C2800 so I know what you mean. My system improved immensely with just this preamp change. Now I’m looking to replace my power amp with a McIntosh MC452 or similar. I’ve used a bunch of different amps... |