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| XLR vs RCA A lot of times this has to do with the components being used. Like if a fully balanced device offers RCA inputs or outputs, and those are generated from the balanced signal being internally converted to single ended. Just to allow for more compati... | |
| Gustard X30 disappointment I've tried Gustard a few times over the years. I think I've experienced more problems with them than any other brand I can remember. The sound seems interesting but I never really got to evaluate very long due to problems showing up pretty quickly... | |
| Merason DACs I loved the DAC 1 mk2 when I heard it and almost bought it even though I don't need another DAC right now. Prior to that I have also heard the Frerot with the upgraded matching PSU. It is also really great, especially for the price. I think Meraso... | |
| Cable Enthusiasts. When it comes to cables it’s about quality and matching. THOUGHTS? I tend to agree that cables are variable, just like all audio components. You can have the best speakers in the world but if the room isn’t a good match (maybe too big, too small, whatever) it won’t make a great combination. Same with amplifiers w... | |
| Chord Hugo TT2 I also haven't heard it with the Cornwalls but do feel that the TT2 is a little on the bright and aggressive side. It's an improvement over the original TT but still not there yet in my opinion. Some people really love that sort of energetic prese... | |
| I2S Recommendation @lanx0003 Sorry I don't recall seeing that info about the Optimus cables. You'd probably have to ask them and see if it's something they are willing to share. Now that I think about it, I don't really notice any trend as far as which materials so... | |
| Legacy Audio Studio HD Bookshelf Speakers vs ProAc Tablette I have heard both models but in totally different systems, different rooms, different times. It's tough to draw solid conclusions from that type of listening, but I think you are generally right with your research about polite versus lively. I w... | |
| Best Receiver for “Mid-Fi” System? @sudnh The newish Marantz Cinema line is surprisingly good. I think it's a step up from their prior models and to my ears also better than any recent Denon models I've heard. I've been a big fan of Anthem for years but had two units die on me in t... | |
| I2S Recommendation I now have a good amount of hours on my Veritas Optimus 100 I2S cable. Using it between a Denafrips Gaia and a Denafrips Terminator 2 in a headphone rig that I am still building, so rotating out amps and headphones to figure out what I like most. ... | |
| Apple Music on iOS 26 @soix What has been your main issues with Apple Music? I mostly switch between Qobuz and Tidal but I do have Apple Music also, don't use it much but it didn't seem terrible to me. @4afsanakhan As far as I know you are correct, only Eversolo does... | |
| What are your thoughts on Raidho? Nice, those QLN speakers look great. And I like what you said about matching your room, your gear, and your listening habits. Those contribute so much to whether or not a speaker is a better fit for you. Probably more than just raw potential any s... | |
| Upgrade PSB Synchrony One B to Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus? Agree with everyone above. Those Sonus Fabers are really nice for certain genres, but probably not what you listen to. I'd skip them. So many other great choices in that price range to choose from. | |
| Have you ever bought something you've never heard of? I take "gambles" all the time on stuff I've never heard. A lot of it had good reviews already (Denafrips, Sonnet, Holo Audio) but just doesn't have a local physical dealer to demo in person. All of those purchases turned out to be enjoyable. Other... | |
| Who is Liable with Defective Unit I would say the seller is liable. Even if it worked fine when packed and shipped out, it apparently did not arrive in working condition. That means something likely went wrong during the trip, which no doubt subjected the device to more physical s... | |
| A Low Cost Pleasant Sounding Used CD Player? Good choice with the Shanling ET3. That's a nice unit which should give many years of trouble free music enjoyment. I love classic disc spinners as much as the next audiophile but the reliability aspect is nowhere near that of a new device like yo... |