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| SPDIF vs. AES/EBU Sound Quality? SPDIF unless terminated in proper 75 ohm BNCs, is my least favored way to move a digital signal. AES works well, and I have also been quite satisfied with USB 2.0 | |
| 2022 Audio System Wish List and thoughts about streaming @jond - Pretty sure I am headed towards Auralic- and I agree- the user interface/app is tremendously important. I now have experience using Bluos as well as Audirvana to access Qobuz- I find Audirvana notably more flexible and Bluos is perfectly a... | |
| new Allison Krause & Robert Plant Pressing seems noisy I listened to this LP at a friend's house last week. I was not impressed with the quality of the pressing. | |
| Turntables thump when turning off? Well known issue with VPI and Rega tables. A cap across the power switch of the right value is the answer. I had that issue years ago when I owned a Rega. | |
| Anyone tried Benchmark cables? Currently using a benchmark split cable with an RCA on one end and BNC on the other end, No complaints | |
| $39K for the Linn Klimax DAC/streamer? I also thought the Naim ND555 sounded better, to me, than did the top Linn. Each are superb, and have different strengths. | |
| $39K for the Linn Klimax DAC/streamer? I have heard the $39,000 Linn Streamer/DAC, and it is unquestionably excellent, and it is not something I will ever likely buy. Manufacturers sometimes have such products in their portfolio as halo products, which could also lead to trickle down t... | |
| Transports: Simaudio, Pro-ject, Jays I have a Simaudio Neo260D; excellent machine; it doesn't play SACDs | |
| LED dimmable lights in audio room? Not all LED lights are created equal. My kitchen LED lights creates a lot of interference with FM reception. Putting a ferrite bead on the antenna lead 100% cured that issue. I once had a multicolor LED light strip which I fooled around with- that... | |
| Setting up a streamer for a frien I only first dipped my toes into the world of a dedicated streamer within the last few weeks. I have a pretty nice system with a fine DAC- a Bricasti M1. I was looking at DAC-less streamers from Aurender, Auralic, Lumin, as well as other brands. I... | |
| Poor Customer Service Fortunately, I have had great experiences dealing with numerous companies. My most recent experiences were Pass, Bricasti and McIntosh. All were efficient and superb. Years back I had experience with Bryston and they were rock solid too. I have to... | |
| Equipment Repairs NY area?? I had an Icon w/Power Boss in the 90's. It was a very good machine. CAL is long gone, and honestly, CD playback has dramatically improved from the days of the Icon. A Rega Apollo will blow it out of the water. I would not put money into a CD playe... | |
| My first streamer- what spidf cable to use? tvad/ thanks! I had a silver star cable years back- thought it sounded a bit lightweight I look at stereovoxthank you | |
| My first streamer- what spidf cable to use? I have no need for a usb cable- my focus is on a S/PDIF cable none the less- appreciate the suggestion | |
| Demos - To Charge a Fee or to Not Charge a Fee? If any retailer, audio or otherwise, wanted me to pay for the honor of me auditioning their wares, and hearing why they are the best and what they sell are the best, I'm not biting. Sorry- but the dealer mark up includes the cost of doing business... |