jbhiller,
Thanks for letting me know what equipment is giving you the results you've described. The Bluesound Node 2 has come up on other discussions, so I will take your advise and start with that for streaming using its own DAC.
The first "hifi" cartridge I got in the mid-70s was AudioTechnica's then second from the top model with Shibata stylus, (back when most cartridges where moving magnet). It was the best component in my system and in college several people would bring their albums over to hear it on my stereo, so you've invested well.
You are right that horns do dynamics better than detail, but the "live" factor of a live recording and energy of their sound is great. Glad you're enjoying the fun factor they bring to music.
If you want to get back to more of a monitor sound for instrument placement, nuances, etc., but retain some of the dynamics of horns, the Altec 604-G speakers are hard to beat, especially in the larger 620 cabinet. If you have heard them yourself, you can see why they where the most popular speaker for studio monitors for years.
Thanks again for your help and enjoy the music.
Thanks for letting me know what equipment is giving you the results you've described. The Bluesound Node 2 has come up on other discussions, so I will take your advise and start with that for streaming using its own DAC.
The first "hifi" cartridge I got in the mid-70s was AudioTechnica's then second from the top model with Shibata stylus, (back when most cartridges where moving magnet). It was the best component in my system and in college several people would bring their albums over to hear it on my stereo, so you've invested well.
You are right that horns do dynamics better than detail, but the "live" factor of a live recording and energy of their sound is great. Glad you're enjoying the fun factor they bring to music.
If you want to get back to more of a monitor sound for instrument placement, nuances, etc., but retain some of the dynamics of horns, the Altec 604-G speakers are hard to beat, especially in the larger 620 cabinet. If you have heard them yourself, you can see why they where the most popular speaker for studio monitors for years.
Thanks again for your help and enjoy the music.