g2the2nd
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| Why is an iPhone such a good streamer? I use my iPhone to stream Tidal into my headphone setup. Sounds damn good. | |
| Hifi Man Sundaras! I have closed back Sundaras and LRS. There is something about planars that sets the musicians free. | |
| Low Volume Speakers to pair with Gato 150 My bedroom speakers are Teton Lores. Sound great low, don’t need stands and the drivers are at the right height for listening from bed. In your budget too. | |
| Full range stand mounted speakers Legacy Calibre as mentioned above. | |
| PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC If you want an interesting Tube DAC: https://www.borderpatrol.net/dac/ It is also on sale. Good advice above on not getting carried away with going "tubey". Set upgrade goals and a path to get there. | |
| Speaker List narrowed down… I’ve heard the Focals and the YG. Both great. If your front end tends bright I’d go YG. I have not heard them but the PS Audio are intriguing. if you go YG you may want to plan for a sub or 2 for the last octave. | |
| Synergy Congratulations marriage house hifi my synergy struck when my 38 year old ProAc Studio 3 (ATC mids and woofer) found love with a Cary CAD 200 ( powerful SS with tube like warmth). We are all happy. | |
| Impressions from Capital Audio Fest CAF Standouts: Odyssey Audio top of the line floor standers driven by Stratos mono blocks. Klaus’ room was full of plants and e-candles to set the mood. MBL room - The performance is in your room Focal Grand Utopia Evo - They played a Yellow... | |
| Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp Lots of happy NAD Master Series folks. | |
| Capital Audiofest Coming Up! Standouts a CAF: Odyssey Audio top of the line floor standers driven by Stratos mono blocks MBL room Focal Grand Utopia Evo 9 ft tall Soundlabs driven by LTA amps | |
| Capital Audiofest Coming Up! I'll be working at the check in desk Sat. 10 - noon. | |
| Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget Given your requirements especially in the treble: odyssey audio Lorelei. $2900 and add a Rythmic sealed sub or two, if needed. https://odysseyaudio.com/lorelei-floorstanding-speaker/ | |
| Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget Jansen Valentina A8. Get the active version if you can up your budget by 2k. | |
| What is your favorite budget streamer? I have a WiiM Pro - Schiit Bifrost (fully upgraded) - NAD D3020 VII - Tekton Lore for my bedroom set up. The Bifrost was a real upgrade for the system. The WiiM streamer works flawlessly streaming Tidal through Tidal Connect. | |
| Speaker Isolation tweaks ? Herbies Audio Lab Threaded Stud Gliders to replace the spikes and dimes. Great on hardwood floors. |