vthokie83
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| USB yet again Anitgrunge, Yes I know the Iris reclocks and isolates (galvanically and optically) the signal, and I am sure this is the majority of the sound improvement. I have compared the digital coax versus the I2S, and found the I2S to be superior.....as h... | |
| USB yet again Fair, You have some logic to the reasoning, but is above my understanding of electronics. I do know that the reports I have seen (or witnessed in my system) with a DDC or re-clocker working well were all from R2R ladder DACs, but from several diff... | |
| DAC recommendations I currently own (and love) a Denafrips Pontus II DAC with a Denafrips Iris DDC, USB into the Iris and I2S from the Iris to the Pontus II. I compared this setup to the Venus II, and preferred the Pontus/Iris pairing. But that depends on your tastes... | |
| Dac Upgrade Denafrips Pontus II ($1,750), Musician Aquarius ($2,700), Holo Audio May DAC KTE ($5,500)......all terrific R2R ladder DACs at their respective price points. I own the Pontus II and love it, but have also tested the Aquarius and May DAC and they a... | |
| Streamer upgrade? follow up. Laltik, I was of the understanding that the Airlens was re-clocker/signal cleanser; my apologies if it is redundant. The point however is the same, there are terrific options at every price point that each of us can afford.No one at the affordabl... | |
| Streamer upgrade? follow up. It's funny how EVERY thread regarding streamers or DACs turns into this back and forth which provides no value to anyone. I come here to listen to other people's input on what works well for them.....not pissing contests. I think we need to remem... | |
| Improve sound DAC first. The Bluesound Node 130 is not a limiting factor as a streamer, but the internal DAC is. A Denafrips Ares 12th anniversary and the Musician Pegasus are both about $1,000 and are much better than their price might indicate | |
| What are your top 3 favorite female singers? Natalie Merchant (10,000 Maniacs) Kate Bush Amy Winehouse Patsy Cline | |
| Advice for bookshelf speakers Buchardt Audio S400 MkII speakers might fit the bill. They can be placed near the wall as they have a rear passive radiator and not ported; I have mine are about 1 foot from the wall. Great little speakers, $2,000 per pair, 45 day test trial with... | |
| DAC recommendations Fan of separate DAC and streamer, for upgrade reasons. Holo Audio May DAC KTE, and Denafrips Terminator II are both about $5,000; best I’ve ever heard | |
| Why Don't you hear more about Audio Physics Speakers?? Heard the Tempo Plus at Holm Audio here in the Chicago suburbs, and some things were amazing and some I didn't have much of an opinion......just so so. The only speaker I've ever heard where the soundstage was almost the entire room, up/down/sidew... | |
| Why are so many people spending so much money to build “perfect” streaming system? Bluesound Node 130 $500, Supra Excalibur USB cable $140,, and Denafrips Pontus II DAC $1,800......$2,440 total for a great streaming setup with a top notch versatile DAC Take it to the next level by adding a Denafrips Iris DDC $550, and Supra 8K ... | |
| Wiring 2 outlets to 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits with a single 10/3 electrical wire. I get the conversation for intellectual reasons, just not practical ones.....but thank you for the education! My electrician does work for two audio installers, and has plenty of experience with 2 channel and home theater wiring. He charged me $3... | |
| Maintaining a "Balanced" System Design? Clarification: The MA4 and DIG4 cables are Morrow Audio | |
| Maintaining a "Balanced" System Design? Thr1961, I agree on the upgrade path, the best improvements I found were with power cables, then speaker cables, then interconnects. I am testing several power cords righrt now, so I can't yet give you a final recommendation...but the Morrow Audi... |