vanson1

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Why I'm not adding a sub to my 2-way monitors for music
Due to my room and cabinet I am restricted to using bookshelf speakers with 8 inch drivers.  Adding a sub makes a more full sound. You also muddy the midrange if you are asking your speakers to play a 50hz tone along with a 1000hz tone   
Opinions On DACs Around 1,000$
If you need MQA in a DAC,  that will limit your selection.  Some streamers will do the unfold but the bluesound will not do a full unfold within that streamer.  I don't know about other streamers.   
BlueSound Stinks(!), anyone?
Bluesound with wired connection is fantastic.   
Changes in DAC Presentation - Need Advice
I would switch one component at a time if possible to isolate the offending piece.     
Help with McIntosh Repair Facility
I had a similar problem.  Was under warranty and they covered everything.  Took 3 months to get the parts   
Parasound a21 upgrades
Manufacturers will make a product if it's easy to switch out. Cables, fuses, power cords.   
used rotel amp
I have a 20 year old parasound hca amplifier that still works great  Heat is what kills electronics.  I don't think you can go wrong with older quality equipment.  Replace the main capacitors and enjoy     
Power conditioner or not?
How do power conditioners work?  I assume they try to filter out variations of voltage but it's AC in and AC out. They also must have a circuit breaker to try to block spikes in voltage caused by lightning or other big shocks.  I am confident t... 
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
Unless you are having software problems,  all streamers will sound alike.    Zeros and ones.       
Streaming 102
The streamers job is to interface with the service in a robust way.  Node2i is very stable and 0s and 1s are all the same really.  Upgrading the DAC will make a big difference.  Get a MQA DAC if you are interested in using Tidal     
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
When all the types of music that you play sounds good to you.    Jazz. Classical. Rock.  Pop. Whatever    When your system can play it all convincingly   
Changing 100uf cap
I can't imagine that speaker crossover capacitors would degrade much.  How old are these?  Are any showing leakage? I would suggest having them tested prior to replacing them.  In electronic components,  the power supply capacitors are the mos... 
"warm" solid state integrated amplifier
Place rocks on your components   
Ridiculous assertions that someone is being ripped off or conned
The mistake that they made was post it here.    Just keep your happiness to yourself.   
Ready For Digital Source...Computer?
Why would you want to use a computer to control your music?    Too bulky.    Just buy a streamer and control it with your phone.    Much smarter.