vthokie83
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| 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... | |
| Potential upgrade path… Let us know how it goes, best of luck to you | |
| Potential upgrade path… backdoor, you wrote "Vthokie the room is actually carpeted. Pretty plush carpet actually. Knowing that and also that this room is really not that small (18x24) would you change your recommendation in any way?" (1) Since your listening room is not... |