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| Holo Audio May DAC Do you folks think using a Holo May L2/KTE DAC with an upgraded Node 2i (PD Creative PSU interface, SBooster LPS and better power cable (which really makes the Node 2i much better sounding)) is "overkill" for a DAC choice? | |
| DAC - DCS Bartok or the new Berkeley Alpha DAC 3 @andyhifiman For your Node 2i, did you happen to do the PSU upgrade(PD Creative) and get an SBooster LPS or other LPS? I did all that and added an upgraded power cable and all of that made a very big and perceptible sonic upgrade to the "basic" No... | |
| Observation: Passion vs Obsession @millercarbon I never heard of a strain gauge cartridge before. Had to look it up. Looks interesting. And no phono preamp necessary...Are you getting the Soundsmith SGC? | |
| DAC - DCS Bartok or the new Berkeley Alpha DAC 3 OP @efoo Both of your choices are great. IMHO, I think you should check out the Holo May Dac. It isn't a chip DAC. It is a NOS R2R DAC. I'm leaning towards one myself. Either Level 2 or penultimate KTE. http://https//www.kitsunehifi.com/product/ho... | |
| Observation: Passion vs Obsession I’m on the Passession side.Millercarbon says " I am the furthest thing from "consumers buying things". Except for a Raven integrated amp, Moneoone Supernova and Nova, Krissy's RF filters, Origin Live turntable, Townshend podiums and pods and oth... | |
| The Most Cost Effective Tweak My SS Rowland Model 12's have "stand by" power mode. So they are always a bit warm. My SS Rowland Model 102 and 201 have been on since I installed them in 2009. My Rogue Ares Magnum tube phono preamp has an on/off switch and it is to be turned off... | |
| I'm a Dummy, Tell Me About Turntable Mats Vertere Technomat. About $130.http://http//www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0721/Vertere_Techno_Mat_Review.htm | |
| HiFi vs MidFi I just bought a pair of Radio Shack Optimus Pro LX-5 speakers for my buddies outdoor patio. $70 on the Bay. Man. Great little speakers and those Linaeum tweeters are so good. | |
| Analogue from Digital millercarbon. You're doing yerself as disservice with your modern pressing avoidance.One specifically is Music Matters Jazz 2x45 rpm. That is if you like jazz. | |
| Combining home theater with two channel I did the same. I just purchased a Townshend Allegri Reference preamp which should arrive soon. I'll hook my turntables phono preamp and my Model 12 monoblocks interconnects to it for 2 channel analog. Until I by a separate DAC, I'll use the DAC i... | |
| Combining home theater with two channel Yes. But you can have both. Buy a great preamp and use 2 balanced interconnects to connect it to your processors front XLR's.Then use the preamp for 2 channel or pass through from your processor for 5.1 surround. Win! | |
| Combining home theater with two channel Get 2 monoblock amps for your R1's and a mono amp for your center speaker.That is what I'm doing. Model 12's monoblocks for my floor standers and a model 201 for my center speaker. All through a Classe SSP-800. | |
| Best Desktop Speakers under $500 Radio Shack Optimus Lineaum speakers. EBay is your friend. | |
| Speaker Recommendation up to 70k Radio Shack Linaeum! | |
| Power Cord & SPDIF Coaxial Recommendations For Audiomeca Mephisto CD Transport Townshend Audio digital SPDIF cables. |