markmuse

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Streaming for beginner
With Bridge II installed you will also have access to internet radio via vTuner in software. There are A LOT of great broadcasts available, and the sound quality of many is quite good. Do it, you won't regret it.  
Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences
@falconquest I apologize, just saw your question to me.The M700's just didn't come alive for me. It has been more than a year, so I'm afraid I can't be as specific as I would like to be. And I readily admit that my expectations were low, so I'm su... 
Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences
“Speaking of PS Audio, anyone have any comments on the M700's?”I gave them a try but they didn’t do it for me. Not bad, but not what I was looking for. The price was certainly right.One more thing about the Rowland 535s: don’t use any kind of powe... 
Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences
I Know you said the Rowlands are out of your price range, but I would like to recommend the 535. One of them new is in your price range. I have a pair as mono's (they are designed to be used that way if you choose). I had a Rowland Model 2 (A/B) f... 
Should I be able to hear a 4Hz difference in my speakers?
I have the Forest Signatures in a 25 x 25 x 8 ft room. Running full range from Rowland monos with a single sub rolled off at the lowest point available and they are sublime. Which is to say they kick ass. Get a sub and enjoy life. They are fine sp... 
Moving up from an Oppo 205
I can't compare my rig to the others discussed, but I am very happy with what I have: Cambridge Azure CD player as a drive (not using upsampling) into PS Audio Directstream Sr. with Bridge II. I also have an OPPO 105 and recently did a comparison ... 
What is your top priority items on Black Friday Sale.
Transparent is a good name, but retail is anything but. 
Best speakers 5k 10 k
Consider the Totem Acoustics Forest Signatures. Superb in my system. 
Is Meridian dead as a product company?
I have a Meridian 518 DSP excellent condition in if anyone wants it. 
Warm Class D for horns?
I have a pair of Jeff Rowland 535 class D amps, bridged to mono, driving a pair of Totem Forest Signatures. Voicing is virtually identical to the 25 year old, class A/B Rowland Model 2 that they replaced. I would call them neutral, neither warm no... 
Most impressive small footprint speaker
Totem Forest Signature 
New Qobuz User Comments
@recluse, my DSL download speed max is 6 megabits, and in practice is usually around 5.5 - sometimes less. So far, after about a month, I have not had any trouble streaming hi res files from Qobuz. I do occasionally have a problem streaming movies... 
My expert tips on building a sensible world class audio system.
Serious indeed! Remember those sleeper speakers from Radio Shack, you know, the 8 inch high two ways? Real sleepers. Well, when RS took a nose dive I bought out their entire inventory of said speakers! I don't have room in my house, so I built my ... 
Orchid vs TUBADOUR III - Help me choose
+1 for the Orchid. Just as described: detailed but musical and natural sounding, excellent stage width, depth, and localization. No weaknesses that I have found.  
Wyred SX-1000 Mono’s or PS Audio S700 Mono’s?
@snapsc, @auxinput, thanks!