vthokie83
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| Which power cords have high resolutions and separation?? Start with a dedicated 20AMP circuit $300), add an audiophile outlet $150 (PS Audio, Cardas, Furutech GTX, Oyaide R1 or SWO), add the power cable of your choice. The dedicated circuit and outlet did more to open up the sound in my system than any ... | |
| Bookshelf speaker recommendation Would definitely consider Buchardt Audio S400 MkIIs. They are about $2,100 per pair with various veneers (I have the Rosewood which are stunningly beautiful), ship for free, and come with a 45 day trial period with a $100 restocking fee should you... | |
| Do I need a streamer? sns, You are probably correct that someone with your skills could build a dedicated system that performs extremely well. Most of us don’t have your skills, so the standard question remains “will a dedicated streamer outperform a “standard” compu... | |
| Aurender N20 Streamer & Holo May DAC vs Analog #1 Audioman I agree, if it were within my finances, I’d love to have the 12th anniversary Denafrips Terminator Plus II…..but $7,250 is out of my range by quite a bit | |
| DACs that do well without a preamp I use and completely love the Pontus II DAC, and at $1,730 it's an absolute steal. That said, I've only used it with a pre-amp, so no comparison for you | |
| Do I need a streamer? I'd suggest what many have said, dump the computer and go with a dedicated streamer. If not then you could use a DDC to reclock the data, then output to your DAC. I use a $500 Denafrips Iris DDC, but I'm using a Bluesound Node 130 and just stream... | |
| Aurender N20 Streamer & Holo May DAC vs Analog +1 for SOIX suggestion 100 hours is way too early on the May DAC, I wouldn’t start critical listening until at least 300, many recommendations are for 500….I have heard the Holo Audio May DAC KTE create magic in mine and other systems, but not at... | |
| Musician pegasus DAC or Denafrips Aries 2 Please do | |
| Musician pegasus DAC or Denafrips Aries 2 Soix, Lease do, I’ve been curious if similar results are seen with other R2R DACs | |
| Musician pegasus DAC or Denafrips Aries 2 Steven, These are my opinions based on my system, in my home, with my ears. I am also a HUGE fan of Denafrips products, as I own the Iris DDC, Pontus II DAC, Hades pre-amp, and Thallo amplifier.....so take my opinion as a committed Denafrips own... | |
| XLR to RCA plugs or cable You can buy an interconnect from Morrow Audio, and choose which connectors you want.....one RCA and one XLR. I've used Morrow interconnects (both XLR and RCA) for years, and love them. I'd recommend the MA4 interconnect which lists are $164 for 1... | |
| A/B Comparison On A Pair Of Moderately Priced Streamers Latest Node 130 works extremely well as long as you match it to a proper DAC | |
| Streamer/DAC - Where is the value? I'd do separate DAC and streamer; that way you can upgrade either/or unit if you feel the need later. I'll leave the streamer recommendations to others (I use the latest Bluesound Node 130). Denafrips Pontus II DAC (alone or with a Denafrips Iris... | |
| Streamers/DACs Separate DAC, tech is moving fast an getting better quickly. Denafrips Pontus II $2,000 or Holo Audio $3,000 are great R2R DACs. I have the Pontus II and added a Denafrips Iris DDC at $600.....a terrific pairing, and can always be upgraded if you ... | |
| USB cables conducor - help Recommend getting a dedicate streamer first, Bluesound Node (130 latest version) or iFi......either $600 or less, I use the Node. Get a reasonable USB cable, I highly recommend a Supra USB cable. Check eBay for Supra USB cables and should find th... |