jrdavisphd
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| Why did you lean one way or the other I just read the enjoyable thread on streamers with displays. It seemed there that most thought displays to have limited value. Despite ours being an auditory hobby, there are, however, valuable visual elements. Enjoying what @soix referred to as "... | |
| How important is an LCD screen on your streamer? Obviously, displays on streamers are necessary. Primarily to make money for manufactuers. As @soix so eloquently opines, they are baubles on a bull. But, baubles are bright and shiny and, for some, enhance the perceived value of a possession, if n... | |
| Review: Mad Scientist White Magic Interconnects Gracious! Why are Mad Scientist power cords not available in New Zealand where they are made? | |
| upgrade question regarding DAC and streamer Thank you all for your very helpful information! | |
| upgrade question regarding DAC and streamer Why would a better preamp improve sound? | |
| All-in-One units for retiring audiophile & music lovers in 2025, say what? Not to wax philosophical, but Hegel has very nice integrated amps that include a streamer and DAC. Only missing are cables and speakers. But, McIntosh has what appears to be a genuine all-in-one: https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/music-st... | |
| analyzing sound Yet more very helpful suggestions (e.g., @phylophyl and @chrisoshea and others)! | |
| analyzing sound Very, very helpful. Adrian Low at Audio Excellence near to Toronto has been enormously helpful with the assistance of his great staff. I'm looking forward to Toronto Audio Fest this weekend. | |
| analyzing sound Again, I appreciate all the comments. Having just resumed serious listening this year at age 71 I have found real enjoyment in hifi. But, I know my days are numbered and so want to squeeze as much pleasure from listening to music as I can. Ther... | |
| analyzing sound Thank you all for giving me examples of what being an audiophile involves. It helps me learn how to listen and appreciate music presented by audio equipment of varying quality. | |
| Snake River Audio Power Cables - Best Unboxing At last! A company, Snake River Audio, that can legitimately produce hifi cables whose performance can be likened to the miracles of snake oil. Hopefully they included some herpetological lubricant with the other nice things in the box, or at le... | |
| Why can I feel vibration when I touch my network switch or streamer? All of the replies are interesting and helpful. I should have added that I am new to the audiophile world. My enjoyment of the gear and the wonderful sound of the music has stoked my enthusiasm to learn more. Regardless of the vibration, the Inn... | |
| Humour These are very good! |