vthokie83
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| Digital front end upgrade options James 1911, I would not buy a Node 2i, it is several years old technology. If you are considering Bluesound (the interface is amazingly easy to use), look for the Node 130 at $599 (3rd gen) or the Node X at $799 (4th gen). You can improve the Nod... | |
| Mac Mini As A Streaming Source larrykell, I don't think anyone is telling you what you should do, I think we are sharing our experiences, the ultimate decision is what you think sounds best. Truthfully I could probably be happy with my current Node 130 set up for a long time, ... | |
| Mac Mini As A Streaming Source Gwhphoto, I will only speak for my experience. I tried streaming using a laptop, and tried a lot of recommendations from here to improve the SQ…..ultimately I was never satisfied. Full transparency, I am adequate with computers, but by no means a... | |
| Aidiogon is Da Bomb! Welcome to the crew, have a thick skin….many want to derail the conversations, but glad to have you | |
| Tip for purchase new power cable jerrybj, I agree with that statement to some extent. I came here some time ago myself and have learned a TON of good information on these threads. I have also stopped reading certain threads (that probably had really good info), because the battl... | |
| Tip for purchase new power cable JB71 is not the only one at fault, all of you that he baits into commenting are equally at fault. Ignore them and it’s no longer fun, it happens on at least half of all on AG threads. Happy listening | |
| New DAC! Meitner MA3, Denafrips Terminator Plus, Holo May KTE, Mola Mola Tambaqui Chauncey (Repost from another thread on same subject a couple of weeks ago). To me the R2R ladder DACs have a more engaging, relaxed, almost "tube like" presentation....with no harshness. I have had the following DACs in my own system, or own the... | |
| Picking Speakers 20k-30k Fyne Audio, Tannoy, Joseph Audio, TAD......on my list of upgrades after listening a lot at Axpona, and I'm lucky enough to have friends that own 3 of them.....so I've heard them in systems I am familiar with | |
| Inexpensive streaming amplifier Different look, I'd recommend the Audiolab 6000A all in one unit.....but I haven't heard the Powernode to compare it with; though the 6000A is very nice around $1,000 | |
| High end speakers at low volume Agree with others have said, a high sensitivity speaker would be a place to start for consistent low level listening. Have heard the Fyne Audio F1.8, and F701 standmounts and Tannoy Turnberry floor standers in a system I know well, and they were e... | |
| BEST CD TRANSPORT bigkidz, Agree with your observation on the Jay's CDT2 MKIII, and synergy. It sounded fantastic with my Denafrips Pontus II and a Musician Aquarius I had borrowed.....both being R2R ladder DACs. To my ears it was too forward when connected with ... | |
| BEST CD TRANSPORT Audiolab 6000CDT $600 - Too many to list Jays Audio CDT2 MKIII - $2,500 - Audiolab 6000CDT, Audiolab 9000CDT, Project DS3, Rega Apollo | |
| Can’t buy output tubes anywhere except from manufacturers at high prices. Here are two reputable tube suppliers that I have used, and have terrific reputations: Viva Tubes www.vivatubes.com Brent Jesse www.audiotubes.com | |
| Integrated suggestions Infection, Some models from Wilsenton, Pathos, and Prima Luna would fit your needs. However I have not personal usage in my system, so going off of reputation and specs alone | |
| Streamer upgrade - best path forward Adamator, As others have mentioned, I would look at Innuous, Lumin, and Aurender; you already mentioned the Zen 3 MkIII looks like a great match. I'd also look at Lumin and Aurender, though you are probably looking at used for your price range. ... |