vthokie83
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| What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first? Mtbiker29, I have never heard a Fyne Audio or Joseph Audio that didn't amaze me, I'd have no qualm about buying either brand on reputation. Also I would have no problem ordering a "direct to consumer" brand like Buchardt Audio, that have solid de... | |
| When Will the DAC Singularity Be Reached? One other word about improving DAC performance. It was recommened by Alvin Chee (owner of Denafrips distributor Vinshine Audio), that adding a Denafrips Iris between my Bluesound Node 130 and my Denafrips Pontus II DAC might improve overall perfor... | |
| Questions on Dedicated 20 amp home wiring Lot's of great information here, I'll only comment on the receptacles. I ran a good sized comparison of receptacles, and had a couple of my audio buddies give their 2 cents. I do not have my notes, so I can't go into detail on each. I used 8 diff... | |
| When Will the DAC Singularity Be Reached? Mathiasmingus, On the average a $2,500 DAC in 2023 will never sound as good as a $10,000 DAC in 2023. However, a $2,500 DAC in 2025 may very well sound as good as a 2023 $10,000 DAC. The technology marches on quickly for DACs IMO, and the end res... | |
| 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 ... |