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| Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend Buchardt Audio S400 MKIIs should fit your needs. A little over $2,000 a pair, but has free shipping, a 45 day listening trial, and a 10 year warranty. Mads Buchardt stands behind his speakers. Just do a search and you'll find dozens of positive re... | |
| Determining compatibility with amps What kind of budget are you thinking of allocating to speakers? That might be a good place to start.....not sure what $$$ means to you | |
| Help with streamer software Carlsbad2, "implementation of I2S has been horrible. There is no standard and implementation is different by every vendor." While technically true, many vendors do offer I2S that is configurable, Denafrips (and I believe Musician) comes to mind | |
| Interesting video on cables Jastralfu, As Soix mentioned, I've been in a similar situation. I however am using a BlueSound Node 130, instead of a computer based streamer. You've already come to the conclusion that you need a better streamer, and there are plenty from the In... | |
| Coax SP/DIF to USB..thoughts? Depends on the quality of the streamer in my experience. I currently use a BlueSound Node 130 (With LHY LPS) with various USB cables, to a Denafrips Iris DDC, and then I2S Audioquest Vodka 48 8K/10K HDMI cable to a Denafrips Pontus II DAC. The sou... | |
| Bluesound Node N130 Never had any issues with my Node 130 (with added LHY linear power supply), but I did find that USB was the best output....not sure if that is an option for you to try | |
| Which Would You Choose? We shouldn't call someone's system or components junk; many of us have financial or spousal constraints......and can have really fun and enjoyable systems without dropping $100,000 or more. However I do agree that the OPs speakers are not the lim... | |
| Entry CD player question? The Audiolab 6000CDT is a great transport for the money $450, but does require an outboard DAC as it is a transport only | |
| What happened to my room acoustics Oh, and I agree.....you are sitting about 3 to 4 feet too far away, and are hearing too much room influence. Mike Major at GIK Acoustics also might be of help, mike.m@gikacoustics.com | |
| What happened to my room acoustics Lanx0003, I also have a pair of Buchardt Audio S400 MkIIs, and just a couple of recommendations based on experience.....though I have never measured the room. I am building a new audio room, and have a DSPeaker Anti-Mode to install at that time. ... | |
| Who is excited about Capital Audiofest 2023? Markmuse, Any listening thoughts on the Caladan's? I've got mine purchased based on reputation alone. What electronics were used, and what did you find lacking? | |
| Higher-End Class A/B vs. Class A Integrateds Nicktheknife, As several have mentioned, listen and borrow if you can. I've heard two Class D amps that I thought had heart and soul, and would definitely audition if/when I consider combining to an integrated; Gato and Aavik. The Gato is around ... | |
| New speakers unveiled from Clayton Shaw - Caladan Hopefully someone is going to Capital Audiofest, and will report back on the speakers.....not sure who's electronics are with them | |
| Can you touch the tubes? Wash your hands first and you should have no problem. My bigger concern is smaller signal tubes (particularly NOS Amperex) where the printing on the tube can easily wipe off and I suspect oil will make that worse; I always try to grab the tube in ... | |
| New speakers unveiled from Clayton Shaw - Caladan Audioman, The price is on their website, $2,950 in painted MDF and $3,250 in solid hardwood baffle.....add $150 shipping. I bought mine in maple, and the total invoice was $3,400. |