williewonka
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| Experience with Bluesound Node 2 use with external DAC @randyhat - you would need a pretty good DAC to better the DAC in the Node 2.I had a Schiit Bifrost with the 4490 upgrade. One might think that a $400 external DAC should be better than an all-in-one box. However, the Node 2’s internal DAC+analogu... | |
| Trying to setup new system for digital. Line Magnetic and Double impact speakers @Bobster50 - What you require really depends many things...How much effort do you want to put into getting "superb sound"?- for a very good sounding digital "front end" that streams and comes with an on-board DAC and pretty good analogue stage you... | |
| Adding a turntable to my system Take a look at the Schiit Mani phono stage - it provides for both MM and MC compatibility and has some alternate loading optionsAt $129 - it’s the best bang for the buck right now - and when it’s time to upgrade you can resell it and probably get ... | |
| Dragonfly Red in desktop system - replace with Schiit Bifrost Multibit? @audioneo80 - I’ve owned the Bifrost, but that has since been replaced by a Bluesound Node 2 in my audio system. The SQ is so much better than my v-link192+Bifrost combo and provides a massive 3D imageThe inboard DAC and the Analogue output stage ... | |
| What is your speaker ownership history since 1995? WOW!!! - I'm really having feelings of inadequacy !Here's my very meager list - since 1982- Magnat Ribbon 5's (2 Channel) had them for 33 years - re foamed + rebuilt the crossover and tweaked the bass port - B & W - small ones for L/R + Rear +... | |
| bookshelf speaker recommendation with Creek & Arcam Pro-Ac, Neat or KudosKudos make small towers that sound greatRegards... | |
| Turntable Upgrade +1 on the VPI - that would be my choice in this "snack bracket"Take a look at - Music Hall models 5.3 and upBut for something completely different take a look at - JA Michellhttp://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/J-A-Michell-TurntablesRegards... | |
| Speakers for Room Size I had floor-standers in my 15 x 12 room - 8ft ceiling- speakers were at one end on the 12ft wall.- sofa on the 15 ft wall to the right- open double doorway opposite sofa- bow window behind the listening position- book case to the right of the list... | |
| Mark Knopfler's Guitar Collection Thanks Erik - after that I’m not sure if I want to go play my guitar - or toss-it :-)There are probably guitar players picking up tips from this video as I typeCheers | |
| Upgrade from Rega Elys 2 @audiosavage1 - Once I replaced the Elys 2 with the Denon DL103, I started thinking of the next mod’I thought maybe adding a one piece harness - it may breath new life into my TT/cartridge. Cost is around $450 - I started with this upgrade and it ... | |
| Upgrade from Rega Elys 2 @audiosavage1 - Can you switch to MC ?If yes then you could try the Denon DL-103 or one of the many versions from people like soundsmith, or Zu - two companies that upgrade the standard 103 for even better performance.If your phono stage does not ... | |
| Bluesound Node 2 @wgutz - the cables I use are a DIY cable with a Helix geometry that I have perfected over the last couple of years - see link belowhttp://image99.net/blog/files/be8de0c383c5434907610d6b55049e69-75.htmlIf you are not into that level of DIY you cou... | |
| Bluesound Node 2 @klone - I'm using the DAC in the Node 2 with good cables on the analogue outputsI had a Bifrost with the 4490 mod + v-link192, but the Node 2 with the same good cables trounced the Bifrost, so I sold it.I thought the Bifrost combo was good, but t... | |
| whats the very best sounding cables for realistic money I use these....http://image99.net/blog/files/d048bbacfce9bcad4a025be804771d9a-76.htmlhttp://image99.net/blog/files/be8de0c383c5434907610d6b55049e69-75.htmlhttp://image99.net/blog/files/4127b5fe2694586e383104364360373b-74.htmlThe IC design can also... | |
| Bluesound Node 2 I’m Bluesound smitten!I started with the Powernode to replace-downsize my A/V systemUpon hearing it I immediately went out and bought the Node 2 for my Audio system - wow what a differenceI’ve just purchased the Pulse Mini for outside music - agai... |