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| Denafrips Ares II Buffering and Reclocking If all the digital inputs are feeding into the same FIFO buffer, then there's no reason why one connection method should sound different from another. Per Stereophile's measurements, you might have some issues with full-scale signals overloadi... | |
| Fiber Optic Internet Raw bitrate for stereo 384 kHz / 24 bit is ~20 Mbps so even the cheapest plan would be fine for streaming audio. $60 for gig speed is a good deal - especially if you'll have multiple people streaming content / downloading games. Most likely th... | |
| Good read: why comparing specifications is pointless I think Alpha Audio inadvertently made the opposite case. You need to have independent third-party testing to make sure the product you're buying at least matches manufacturer's published specifications. If the manufacturer provides none, then it ... | |
| Snake oil of the year? @wsrrsw If I'm ever in your neck of the woods, I'll be sure to take you up on the offer! | |
| Snake oil of the year? @thyname I'm not sure I follow what you mean by 'leakage'. Do you mean noise? If so, the minds behind the Ethernet spec thought of this. That's why the cables use twisted pairs of wires and the physical connections are transformer coupled. A... | |
| Snake oil of the year? @wsrrsw I find it hard to take seroiuly folks who haven’t tried equipment they excoriate but haven’t used or been around. Ah the internet. Well that's good news because In the video, they compared the AQVOX vs. the standard D-Link switch with... | |
| Do I need a streamer? @whitestix Yes, your Mac is a ’streamer’. That’s all streamers are - computers. As long as the bits are getting to your DAC without error, then you have a fully functioning setup. There’s no need to buy another box. I currently use a Mac min... | |
| Snake oil of the year? Linus Tech Tips is a reputable YouTube tech channel. They’re currently investing a lot of money in a new facility so they can test different electronics / accessories. It’s no surprise that a blind test showed that the claims AQVOX makes about... | |
| Dropouts when steaming with WiFi connection (Amazon Music). If it’s a dropout over wi-fi, then you should probably try placing the access point in a different location - especially if you live in place with shared walls (e.g. apartment or townhouse). Here’s a guide from CNET - "Your Router Is Probably In t... | |
| Arcam CD23 worth saving? @cafedelmike If most of your files are already stored on a computer, then it’s probably better to add streaming capability to your system. This could mean installing software or enabling OS features for UPnP / DLNA if you can connect the DAC to ... | |
| Arcam CD23 worth saving? I say if you can't get it repaired for less than the cost of a new DAC + transport / streamer, then it's time to let it go. I used to like spinning discs, but since moving to a streaming-oriented setup, I barely touch them except to rip them t... | |
| Currently using the Klipsch The Fives… But my ears want a bit more… Are you sure it's more treble you seek? The Fives seem to have a tipped up response already - see measurements here. Have you tried adjusting speaker placement? For example, if your ears are above tweeter level, try tilting the speakers back s... | |
| Diagnosing inadequate bass in an audio system. I use a frequency sweep such as this one from Audiocheck.net to check bass response by ear. | |
| TV Audio to Wireless Headphones @flyingduck You're welcome! Happy to hear everything works. | |
| Portable amp for Beyerdynamic T1? @lee_short You're welcome - hope you enjoy! |