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| For those that have separate Streamers & DACS @sns Couldn't agree more. Actually running a separate server and player, even modestly priced ones (Roon Nucleus & Bricasti M5), will outperform many server/player combos and give you flexibility in the long run. The key is making sure the s... | |
| Mojo Audio Deja Vu vs. Antipodes K50 or K41 Where are you? If you are in NE corridor we could do a compare when my Oladra arrives. I would figure out how to get you a K50 for a compare but I just sold my demo to get the Oladra. | |
| For those that have separate Streamers & DACS What I find funny is no one asked what DAC you have. The best solution can vary depending on the DAC and what is the best input. Many devices use USB. This may or may not be the best input on your DAC. Also, you have not mentioned a budget. ... | |
| Mojo Audio Deja Vu vs. Antipodes K50 or K41 I would be shocked if the USB is your preference coming out of the M5. The AES is the best connection. I would agree with Mark and say it is definitely better to relieve the DX3 of player duty. The CX and S40 very directly benefit as well. ... | |
| $3-5K speakers to match Rockna/Enleum There are a variety of higher sensitivity brands that are great. I know the Rockna. I don't know the Enleum. With 25w, Klipsch, Zu, Tekton and Cube Audio would all be brands I would look at. Zu and Tekton are direct. Whether you go new or use... | |
| Mojo Audio Deja Vu vs. Antipodes K50 or K41 I have never heard the Mojo server and can't comment. I have spent a lot of time with the K40 and K50 along with the Bricasti M5 and the network card from Bricasti. I am a dealer for both brands. I would agree their is wisdom in going with just... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @snopro we are in process of moving so I am experiencing a touch of upheaval at the moment, but YES! Those are two DACs I very much want to hear. PM Me and we can arrange something in August. | |
| Should I upgrade from a Mac Mini to a dedicated server or should I upgrade my dac? @audphile1 That is what makes this even worse. It is only some mac mini's that have this issue. But here is the thing, it does not need to be part of the audio chain to create the problem. I have no good explanation for why or how this happens.... | |
| Best server to house Roon and 4 TB of music feeding DCS Vivaldi Upsampler and Dac For this level of gear, I can’t imagine not looking at Taiko, Pink Faun or the Antipodes Oladra. Those are the best of the best in terms of servers that are not brand specific like Wadax. The choice should be driven by what input you plan to use a... | |
| Power Cord Recommendations for Bricasti M3 Based on what you are looking for I would look at Inakustik. It is good at delivering inner detail while not softening or coloring the sound dramatically. The Inakustik 1204 would be a good choice. I am a Bricasti dealer and have played with a ... | |
| DAC diminishing returns DACs are fascinating. All DACs present you with a tradeoff between detail and soundstage. If you are looking for fine inner detail, great separation of strings, etc... be prepared to compromise in terms of soundstage. If your priority is sounds... | |
| Should I upgrade from a Mac Mini to a dedicated server or should I upgrade my dac? @treynolds155 I hope Apple has improved the Mini and these weird issues go away with it. That said, when I have a customer who tells me a network device doesn’t work, first question is do they have a Mac Mini on the network? If the answer is yes, ... | |
| Should I upgrade from a Mac Mini to a dedicated server or should I upgrade my dac? @audphile1 it was definitely with Roon. It has happened with Bricasti and Weiss. I discovered it was a problem with the Mac Mini when I saw people complaining about not getting IP addresses on TVs and Printers in other types of forums. This is n... | |
| Should I upgrade from a Mac Mini to a dedicated server or should I upgrade my dac? I have had customers have tons of issues with Mac Minis. Literally, it created a network issue for a customer so his DAC could not get an IP address. The mini had to be off whenever he turned on the DAC. It is not my favorite device. Bricasti... | |
| DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend @kray sounds like you are looking for a neutral to warm DAC. I would definitely check out the Bricasti M1. It is a better comparison vs the Meitner. @twoleftears i checked out those DACs. Appears to be an interesting option. Will dig furt... |