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| Thiel CS 3.6 vs 3.7 The problems I am having are somewhat fun since I am fixing them 1 by 1. If it did not cost money I would have no issue at all :). I am learning a lot by the things I am finding. I hope to have everything ready to go either next week or by the end... | |
| PS Audio BHK versus Benchmark @audionutjeff I would not personally call the DAC3B sterile sounding but someone coming from a more tube like presentation likely would. I like the DAC3B, but I think I can do better at around 2x plus cost.The speakers I now own, but are in my gar... | |
| Benchmark DAC 3B Vs. Schiit Gungnir Multibit and a question. Yes. The HPA4 or LA4 is so much better than doing the DAC3 HGC directly into an amp. Look at the HPA4 thread I created for mine and other post about going direct to amp in comparison with the DAC3 HGC. The HPA4 or LA4 are quieter than the DAC3 HGC... | |
| PS Audio BHK versus Benchmark The Benchmark gear is a much different sound than what you currently own. It is likely the quietest stack of gear you will hear anywhere, this makes a huge difference to me (maybe not to others). I have a all Benchmark stack, including their StarQ... | |
| Thiel CS 3.6 vs 3.7 That is great that you sent it to Rob. If I sent mine to Rob he would say "no mas".I also had a few cosmetic issues. The first one being the aluminum shell had a few annoying looking scuff marks. I contacted Rob and he told me to use a specific sp... | |
| Thiel CS 3.6 vs 3.7 I just bought a CS3.7 and discovered a shed load of issues. There is a support person in KY that can provide technical support to resolve all of these problems. If you buy a CS3.7, I suggest you take some measurements to make sure your speaker is ... | |
| What are you streaming tonight? Blue Rodeo - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 | |
| Why are digital streaming equipment manufacturers refusing to answer me? @welcher This is a nice explanation of file data transfer. How about streaming, such as TIDAL, TV sound, etc.. You cannot go back and retransmit so there must be some occasional loss or imperfections. For music I assume it is not as catastrophic a... | |
| Where are the cheap home streamers? Anyone using aptX HD protocol over Bluetooth on a DAC. I am reading up on 2 DACs that support this type of streaming, The Matrix Mini-I Pro 3 and the Topping D90. I am looking for a DAC for a bedroom headphone only system.You can stream via Androi... | |
| Amplifier suggestions please @jumper75 The Benchmark web site has a menu section called APPLICATION NOTES. You will find all the technical details there.As I mentioned previously the 30 day trial of the AHB2 is a no lose proposition. | |
| Amplifier suggestions please @jumper75 I have the single AHB2 and I think it is the best amp I have ever owned because it is so quiet. Do the 30 day trial since you have nothing to lose (if you are in the USA). This amp does NOT require break-in contrary to what reviewers are... | |
| Amplifier suggestions please Regarding the OP question. Why not look into a Purifi mono from March Audio. Likely similar to the Benchmark AHB2.https://www.marchaudio.net.au/p451 | |
| Amplifier suggestions please @sixsigmaguy Are the 2 AHB2's louder at the same volume level than a single AHB2? What speakers are you using with the mono AHB2's? I have a single AHB2 and want to do a 30 trial with a second one. My speakers have some unusual power requirements ... | |
| Benchmark HPA4 vs. SST Thoebe II Do you have headphones, if not, the LA4 is the same as the HPA4 but $500 cheaper. I have never heard the SST but the HPA4, which I own, is a great piece and has no sonic signature. It is the quietest preamp I have ever heard and that makes a huge ... | |
| Thiel Owners I just found some photos of a Satin Black CS3.7 and it does look real sharp.https://img.usaudiomart.com/uploads/large/2089598-1d5bad0b-thiel-cs-37s-satin-black-wtheir-original-...I am going to the paint store today and will decide between the Sati... |