zlone
Responses from zlone
| Looking for a true upgrade in sound quality Can you outline the rest of your system? The issues you are having could be with the preamp and amp as well. I had etch in my system and much of it was caused by the preamp section of my integrated amp. And at higher volumes, the amp itself, and e... | |
| Speaker Cables For $300 Satori. Over your budget a hair, but if you are patient, you can get close. | |
| Wireworld Eclipse 8 interconnect - opinions please Following. I am using the base model Eclipse 8’s and I am also curious about performance going up the chain. | |
| Upgrade Digital Cable Review I tried a number of SPDIF cables for my previous streamer(s), and each one was different. Eventually settling on an OCC copper cable as my favorite. I agree that it it not intuitively obvious why they make a difference, but they certainly do. I h... | |
| Do your ears deceive you? @panzrwagn "If you can’t hear it you either have the wrong cables, an insufficient system, an inability to hear those differences or confirmation bias against cables." Or Door #4, there are no audible differences to be heard. Claiming 'insu... | |
| Benchmark AHB2 Power Cable Upgrade Wireworld might work, as they use molded plugs. | |
| Do your ears deceive you? Confirmation bias is real. But some cables do make a difference. If you can’t hear it you either have the wrong cables, an insufficient system, an inability to hear those differences or confirmation bias against cables. | |
| Opinions on RENOLABS in Vietnam Decent site and good looking gear. The reclocker is certainly attractive at that price, pretty low risk to give it a try. Report back if you do. | |
| dac recommendations for turntable listener? I recently upgraded from a Schiit Gumby to the Merason Reuss DAC, which is their new mid-range, though hardly mid-priced DAC. I do not have experience with enough DAC’s to compare, but my overall description of the sound would be natural. A friend... | |
| Warm relaxed digital coax Until recently I used the Acoustic Zen Absolute 75 Ohm Digital Cable with results similar to what you are seeking. There is at least one up for sale used. I am now using USB as my new streamer is limited to that medium. | |
| Need help choosing preamp for streaming I ran the Freya+ with the Node and it is a great combination. | |
| I guess I need a new multimeter. I have been through several cheapo meters and when this last on got flaky after only a couple of years, I broke down and bought the Fluke. Bite the bullet. | |
| Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier @zuesman +1. I am working towards and all OCC loom, currently a mix of Wireworld and Acoustic Zen. Geometry matters too of course, but it makes sense to me that OCC could make a real difference. My experience has been very positive so far, though ... | |
| Need help choosing preamp for streaming These seem to be popular as a catch all solution, though I have not tried one. https://www.eversolo.com/Product/index/model/DMP-A8/target/uXoirEESmeVKKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.html | |
| Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier If the rest of your system is on the same or higher level as your amp, I don’t think you should start with a price limit. Though I have not used the service, this might be the place to start as they might have some advice based on experience with ... |