w123ale
Responses from w123ale
| Qobuz or Tidal? I have gone through probably 4-5 rounds of comparisons. Each time find Qobuz is better. Tidal is muddier for me. In fact, I’m trying Tidal again right now with Roon, cancelled my Tidal within a day and just disabled Tidal in Roon because for some ... | |
| ETHERNET CABLES Last couple weeks have a) made a fiber connection to my DAC (Weiss 501); and b) added a Shunyata Delta Ethernet cable to the mix. Using Roon. Results: Fiber connection bought off Amazon plus a IFI power supply instantaneously reduced digital gla... | |
| Dedicated NUC/Nucleaus vs shared PC (w Fiber Media Converter connected to Endpoint) In my recent experiment of running Qobuz through Roon via an old MacBook Pro and Aurender into the same DAC is as follows: First Aurender was better, the I switched the Roon connection to a fiber conversion, now I cannot tell the difference. Now... | |
| Aurender vs Roon Update: changed my Roon connection to fiber and now cannot hear much difference between the Aurender and my Roon core. Roon for me is a supior interface—out with Aurender! | |
| Aurender vs Roon Okay, so I’ve read conflicting reports on if a dedicated server would improve SQ. It sounds like the answer is yes. Has anyone had experience going from an old computer to a dedicated server? | |
| Aurender vs Roon I’ll add that the worst SQ is Qobuz directly to the DAC via UPnP which suggests some software piece of this. In order from worst to best; UPnP Roon via MacBook Aurender (definitely best for critical listening). but this is kinda like which cr... | |
| Shunyata Research Alpha V2 XC Interestingly I’m trying out a Delta and Alpha XC into my PowerPlant. They both tremendously improved my system, BUT in my application I find the Delta warmer and had a more 3D presentation and the Delta is definitely my preference. Funny, opposit... | |
| Cables to settle brightness Well, switch DACs again as ultimately I found the PS Audio too laid back for my system. Now have a Weiss 501. Fantastic in all ways. Sorted the brightness but I didn’t loose sound stage and dynamics. trying with Sunyata Alpha/Delta now—really a f... | |
| To ROON or not to ROON ? I have Aurender and am trying out Roon right now on an old Mac with Qobuz and some of my own CD rips. I love the interface of Roon and it has helped me discover new music easily. The SQ of Aurender as slightly better in my system—better clarity. ... | |
| Weiss 501 DAC I had the same experience with getting a response directly from Daniel. The Music Room sells them as well as Bluebird Music—perhaps try them | |
| Shunyata PC Shootout @ghdprentice yeah, I’ve had my Venom for several years and tried it with various components and found a faint difference over stock. Not the case with the Delta and Alpha. Honestly, I’m surprised and continue to be mystified how a power cable can ... | |
| Best DACs under $7,000.00 @rsf507 I have not! I’ll check it out. Thanks. | |
| Best DACs under $7,000.00 Any recommendations for a DAC with a big soundstage, good dynamics, but low on glare? I have a Mc DAC that has the first two of my requirements but can have an edge and glare. Just trying out a PS Audio Directstream, which I’m returning because it... | |
| Streamer/DAC - Where is the value? I’m trying out a PS Audio Directstream with Mc separates. I found the Mc DAC a bit strident. PSA isn’t quite as exciting and dynamic, but is very smooth and sound more like my turntable. You can get them for about half of used, although a new vers... | |
| PS Audio Directstream DAC? Just got a used Directstream—first hour of listening = fantastic! Digital glare gone. Phew. |