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| New pre-amplifier? @charles1dad Yes. When you get a computer laptop, server, etc from DELL for example. It comes from the assembly line in Mexico or maybe China. They do only rudimentary QA on that line (likely after final assembly). If that machine is returned to D... | |
| ultraRendu dropouts at DSD512 and 768kHz I had an issue with my OpticalRendu and I resolved it by moving my ROON Core server so that it was directly attached to my router. Great thing about the Rendu's is that they do not need to be connected to the music server. I used to have my ROON ... | |
| New pre-amplifier? I tend to like refurbished products from the manufacturer over brand new. For example, computers are something I buy refurbished over new if given the option. I learned this from my IT buddies. I have purchased some audio gear that was listed as ... | |
| Do you think driver “break in” is real? The manufacturers of some of my gear have indicated on the manual how the gear will change sonically after X amount of hours. | |
| My High End Audio Gear As A Long Term Investment!!! I am not at the old age level yet but I have also finished my gear, with 2 systems and 2 headphones. Looking back at my buying and selling history over the last 5 years on A'gon, USAM, and Head-fi, shows a crazy amount of gear. I no longer can s... | |
| Speaker Cable Recommendation WyWires Diamond is a very good cable and there is one on USAM for $2500. I also own it and I am happy with it. I think the Audience FrontRow (also own) is a bit better, but you can get the WyWire used for much cheaper than a used FrontRow. | |
| A reasonably priced DAC upgrade from Schiit Gumby The Schitt Yggi+ Less is More is now my reference DAC in my office system. It is the best sounding DAC I have owned. I tossed the shipping box so I cannot sell it even if I wanted to. Other DACs include (all these DACs are in the price range speci... | |
| Have you upgraded from a Freya? BTW - I had the LS50 with the CODA #8 and it was very good in my small office. However, the LS50 Meta is much better to my ears. Most people are saying it was only a minor improvement. In my system I thought it was a big improvement. I did not wan... | |
| Have you upgraded from a Freya? @zlone Glad you liked the LA4. The Serene is a touch warmer and maybe preferred by some, such as this guy who compares the Serene to the HPA4 (same as LA4). Review Holo Audio Serene Level 1 preamplifier - Tastefully Serene - Alpha Audio (alpha-au... | |
| Looking for intermediate-step Streamer: better than BS Node and not @ Bartok level pricing I have the latest Schitt Yggi+ Less is More DAC. I used to have a Lumin X1, which has a great streamer, and a very good DAC. I found the latest Schitt Yggi+ LM better on top end than the X1 DAC with everything else about the same. The top end had ... | |
| CODA amp No.8, Bryston 4B3, or Ayre VX-5 Twenty @henrynguyentx I had the CODA #8 v1 with the hard to drive Thiel CS3.7 speakers and the V1 was more than up to the task. It also has more Class A vs V2 and V3. If you want the CODA #8 V2 or V3 you can may also want to consider the Sanders Magtech... | |
| Why Streaming Service Sounds ‘Flat’ vs Tune In /Local FM /Radio Paradise Streaming of FM stations to me sounds awful, every station I have heard. I listen to KCRW.com on the FM airways and the DJ’s are into sound quality. They will bring in LPs because they say it sounds better. This station on my 3 tuners blows away... | |
| any current integrated amps in market have great dacs? @tunefuldude I am doing this tonight after having my modded PeachTree GAN1 on the sidelines for a few months. I was short 1 streamer to get that going. The "DACless" design is incredible but I can see established players being reluctant to make th... | |
| Help settle a streaming argument! I have had 4 streamers and 3 of them are as it gets. - Sonore microRendu -Sonore OptcalRendu using fibre - Lumin X1 using fibre and testing the streamer section only - PlayBack Designs Streamer-IF (using SPDIF for now, once I get a PDB Dream D... | |
| Yes, another audiophile at a crossroads story and request for advice @ezstreams I have been working too full-time jobs in 2023 and I am working very late hours while the family sleeps. The SR1a and CA1a are life savers for me and have made me money. I cannot imagine working so much without the RAALs. The SR1a can ... |