wlutke

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Why do hipsters prefer analog?
Retro.  Everything old is new again.    
low bass response
If it's the room or listening spot, walking around should answer your question.  There will be nodes.    
This is good Schiit...
If you get stuck, the other budget power supply is a Meanwell gsm40b05-p1j . About $25, widely available. English installation instructions are Here.  
This is good Schiit...
audiofreak32, ”I ordered the best unit that PD Creative had... only a few hundred cost w/ the best external PS.  I will give that a try.” If you ordered this Power supply it’s 220 volt.    
This is good Schiit...
Like you, I found almost no difference between the internal and external Orchid DAC. With a power board upgrade and budget PS (PD Creative) there is a substantial difference in each. The internal DAC jumps to a new level. Well worth 105 US $ . The... 
The review wehave been promising is up
wow  
Does a REL subwoofer make the speakers' job easier?
Does the REL high level connection make the speakers job easier?  Well, no.  Neither option 1 or 2 makes the speakers job easier.  Option 1 may make the amps job easier.   Option 2 may make the sub integrate more seamlessly.    
What are we objectivists missing?
As far as cables go, I’ve never seen a graph of inductance, capacitance, impedance and the resulting phase shift and amplitude for a complete range of frequencies, input voltages and current draw.  So, as a consumer, how do I objectively compare c... 
Wall Art
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Your sub experience: Easy or hard?
I use a single REL SHO S/5 in a very irregular room, H/W/L all vary. By necessity set up is behind the tv and took only a few tries for great sound. Close to the wall and aimed to a 45 degree fireplace two feet away. Here’s the bizarre part. Just ... 
Should I use the dac in my node2i or the one in a marantz av7705?
PD Creative Without this the streamer itself is the true bottleneck, not the internal or external DAC. I have them on the 2i and n130. Just incredible. They invoiced me with PayPal in US dollars. The sale price (370 PLN) is currently US $85.  
Best progressive rock album side
Quicksilver Messenger Service - QMS Emerson Lake Palmer - Tarkus Traffic - Last Exit  
OK, so seriously, what is up with TMR's pricing here??
Yeah, everything should end in 99 or 99.99.   who's hooting who?  Ring that bell, Pavlov!  
Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated
larryincmh, Not only is R2R not R2R, neither is NOS!  (Non Over Sampling) 🌀  
Bluesound Node as streamer vs Audirvana - My experience
+1 on the power supply upgrade for the Node.  It delivers everything you like about each, mrmichealp1.