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Review of STi5 server (Small Green Computer) and Signature Series Rendu renderer (Sonore)
@solus Great write up. Have you tested running some music from your computer to the Signature Series Rendu. I use a microRendu and cannot get myself to buy a audiophile music server since I think the Rendu's isolate the computer from the DAC.I a... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Saw "The Who" in Vegas 3 or 4 years ago on a bachelor party. I was shocked at how good they were for their current age. Going to have a spin of the new album now that it is streaming.Currently,In Transit - Saga (an oldie I had totally forgotten ab... 
Digital Room Correction For Speakers
@lewinskih01 Thanks for the additional info, perfect.The BACCH and Acourate have nothing to do with each other. I have the KEF LS50’s currently. I am reluctant to get rid of them since I really like them, especially in a small room. So when I get ... 
Hidden Gems in Pre-Owned Solid State Power Amplifiers?
If you are lucky you may find a Benchmark AHB2 for a few hundred dollars off the MRSP of $3K. They tend not to show up too often. Could be that not many were sold or people who bought them tend not to sell them. Classe, Parasound, Bryston, older ... 
Digital Room Correction For Speakers
@lewinskih01 Thanks for the info. Today, with the experience you have gained, what mic, mic pre and ADC would you get for 2 channel only processing?As an FYI:In my room small room I will have 2 systems. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7605 My... 
Digital Room Correction For Speakers
@lewinskih01 Would you mind giving examples of the following components you use for Acourate file creation? You need a mic and and mic pre, and analog to digital conversion I am about to take the plunge in with the Acourate software. I got the f... 
What are you streaming tonight?
This is my source for new music. Just a brilliant radio station. Only reason I like living in my current location since I get them on FM. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/new-in-2019/post?postid=1843037 Check out the DJ lists for 2019. DJ's... 
What are you streaming tonight?
KIWANUKA - Michael Kiwanuka 
New in 2019
Black Pumashttps://www.kcrw.com/best-of/best-of-2019/best-new-artist My favorite radio station and fabulous DJ's for eclectic music from 2019.https://www.kcrw.com/best-of/best-of-2019/dj-top-10  
Anthem STR or Lyngdorf TDAI 2170?
@gosta What you say does not match what I heard from a dealer regarding ARC and Room Perfect. However, I think I your observations are likely to have a better chance of being more accurate. Thanks for the feedback. 
Lumin X1 or dCS Bartok
Both products compared in the review. https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/lumin-x1-review-r860/  
Anthem STR or Lyngdorf TDAI 2170?
@mike_in_nc  Thanks great post. Your comment about Computing at 192 kHz is interesting since the Macintosh version of RoomPerfect on the men220 is supposed to be at 96 kHz and the Lyngdorf 3400 at 192 kHz. Some comments I read on A'gon about both ... 
Anthem STR or Lyngdorf TDAI 2170?
I was speaking with an experienced audiophile who has been playing with the Anthem STR preamp for the last few months. I asked if he had an opinion on the Lyngdorf 3400, Anthem STR pre, and the Linn Selekt DSM with respect to room correction. His ... 
Upgrade Ethernet when and how?
For a low cost I would explore the Sonore SystemOptique for Fibre optical connectivity and the EtherREGEN for RJ45 cleanup. Read the thread on NETWORK SWTICHES on A'gon or of you want a deeper dive head to Computer Audiopphile web site.I want defi... 
Yamaha NS 5000
You might think this one is about the Yamaha NS-5000 loudspeaker shown, but it’s not. Instead, it’s what’s behind the speaker -- an acoustic panel from Yamaha named ACP-2 that works with a pair of loudspeakers to help strategically tame their ou...