vthokie83
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| Digital Dilemma Navyachts, my 2 cents: The internal streamer in the R26 gets mixed reviews, but the R2R DAC is thought quite highly of. The C-7030 CD player is very good for the money, if you bypass its internal DAC (I used one for several years). Get a nice str... | |
| What's your picks Buchardt Audio S400 MKIIs......about $1,700 used. I've had them for a couple of years, and am still loving their sound. Wide and high soundstage (though average on depth), really good instrument location and separation, nice tight and detailed bas... | |
| Gustard R26 vs hi end streamer Soix is correct (as usual), based on your preference for a warner, analog presentation; I'd highly recommend the Pontus II 12th anniversary R2R DAC. I have had the Pontus II (non 12th anniversary) in my system for a couple of years, and I am in no... | |
| Ethernet opinions Audphile1, Yes as you point out, Supra cables are really good for the money, and there are better cables than the Supra cables. I think it’s important to highlight high quality cables at a more affordable price, as everyone deserves the benefit o... | |
| Ethernet opinions shtr, Some good suggestions here. In case you end up going the route of an affordable but high quality ethernet cable, these are really good. $122 for an 8 meter cable https://www.ebay.com/itm/155235053320?hash=item2424baef08:g:5UwAAOSwB4NW07FZ&... | |
| How do I switch from Wi-Fi to Ethernet cables? I compared a couple of wi-fi set ups from 1, 5,10 feet to the Node 130, and direct cabling with a 1 meter ethernet cable I had laying around.....there was a definite audible benefit to going wired direct. Even more noticeable was upgrading the cab... | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? hilde45, That sounds like a very thoughtful plan, my best to you. | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? Audphile1, You are correct, some people will definitely prefer the Rhodium plating over the gold plating; and yes it will be system dependent and listener dependent. I am extremely sensitive to differences (notice I didn't say faults) in higher f... | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? Hilde45, Here has been my experience: (1) Biggest change was pulling two dedicated circuits, one for the amplifier and one for a Panamax M5300-PM power conditioner (which signal components are plugged into) (2) Upgraded power receptacles, final... | |
| Schiit yggdrasil + Less Is More vs. Denafrips Pontus II Nutty, I am another happy Pontus II owner, but not the anniversary.....though I'm sure it's even better. I do use the Iris DDC outputting I2S between my Node 130 and the Pontus II, though I'll be replacing the Node later this year for a better st... | |
| The best speaker cables you’ve had AntiCables SP3.1 and Flex 4.2, Zavfino Nova, Micca 14AWG (Amazon Chinese Cables) untested | |
| Buchardt S400 Mk II vs Sony SSCS 5 in Bass Lanx0003, Best of luck to you on your journey, you sound like a very thoughtful audiophile. Take care | |
| Buchardt S400 Mk II vs Sony SSCS 5 in Bass Also have used a 70WPC tube amp with the Buchardts, and had no problems.....actually was a beauiful pairing. | |
| Buchardt S400 Mk II vs Sony SSCS 5 in Bass Lanx0003, I do own the Buchardt S400 MKIIs, and LOVE them. You are correct their sound characteristics are gorgeous except for deep bass. The previous model of S400 had an artificial "bump"t in the bass, that the designers removed for the MKIIs f... | |
| odd question about stand-mount speakers I have a pair of Buchardt Audio S400 MK II speakers, that are designed with the woofer top/tweeter below. With my speaker stands the tweeter is at ear level. I did try the upside down with the tweeters at ear level, and the soundstage was off…..di... |