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| Downsizing from tower to bookshelf I did the same thing moving from towers to standmounts. Sibilance was important to me. I’ve tried a lot of speakers and my old guy ears can’t stand any sibilance. I tried the B&W 705 S3, KEF 3 Metas along with others and ended up with the Reve... | |
| Discerning a difference between streamers is difficult...only me or common for all? You’re not crazy. The sonic differences in upgrades become more subtle once you have high quality components in my experience. I have moved from integrated components to separates over the years. The biggest differences were in the speakers, DA... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? The Dead in 77 were at the top of their game. I Have a few 77 concerts including the legendary Cornell 5/8/77 show. Long live the Dead! | |
| Tune of the Day “Day of the Eagle” Robin Trower | |
| Do you have a perfect digital marriage? I have a happy marriage but I have a problem with monogamy. I’ve dated a lot of streamers and DACs over the years. I’m now in a committed relationship with my Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer with a Pine Tree Audio USB cable connected to my Holo Audio Cy... | |
| Enough is Enough Sounds like a poor salesperson. There are good and poor salespeople in every sales setting. Having sold and supervised sales people for years, I do my research online before contacting a business. I ask questions and listen to their answers. ... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Allman Brothers Band - Fillmore East Concerts. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed is my favorite. Named after a headstone in the cemetery they used to hang out in. | |
| B&W 705s3 vs Kef Meta R3 I listened to both in my listening room. They both sounded good but definitely needed a sub. I didn’t keep either pair but they sounded clear and not muddy. I went with Revel M126Be with the beryllium tweeters. Running 2 subs too. If I had to... | |
| New In 2024 Warren Haynes - Million Voices Whisper. Derek Trucks playing slide guitar on several tracks. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Jade Warrior - Way of the Sun. Thanks to Old Guy Hifi for the recommendation. | |
| Thoughts: Mofi Sourcepoint 888 vs Fyne Audio 501sp? If I had the room size and budget I’d go for the Mofi. See Erin’s review in an earlier post. He bought a pair and he’s heard more than most of us. Agree with the need to listen in your room and return for little or no cost. Your room has a hug... | |
| Why does USB feature so much in discussions about DACs when the newer HDMI seems better? It depends on the manufacturer in my experience. I have a Holo Audio Cyan 2 DAC. It has multiple inputs. Holo makes a Red streamer which connects through i2S which is tailored to connect between the two units. I didn’t like the Red and the apps... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Warren Haynes latest double album/CD - Million Voices Whisper with Derek Trucks. Allman Brothers magic. | |
| Any regrets in selling gear? My B&W 702 S2. I love the tweeter on top look in the rosewood trim. They were too sibilant for my old guy ears but I still stop when I see a pair for sale. My new speakers sound much better but they’re eye candy to me. It’s kind of like th... | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? There are a lot of videos for DACs. I have had good experiences with the recommendations from Hans B. And New Record Day for DACs along with Erin and Audioholics for speakers etc. I’ve tried 10 DACs including the ones built into my Rotel prea... |