mceljo
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| Is This the Essence of "The Audiophile Dilemma? @ps - I forgot to add that to have the greatest success you have to start at the speakers AND the source since nobody can agree on where to start. Focusing on everything is always the best policy. Also, I’ve noticed that if someone asks for an o... | |
| Is This the Essence of "The Audiophile Dilemma? Factor 1 - Audiophile equipment ranges from relatively affordable to stuff that's very few could even consider as a possibility, so there's always something bigger and better available. Factor 2 - Every audiophile has different references and uni... | |
| Should I use the dac in my node2i or the one in a marantz av7705? It can't be hard to try both out and see if you have a preference or can even tell a difference. I have a Bluesound Node 2i and prefer to use a standalone DAC. My uninformed opinion would be to go digital into the Marantz and eliminate an analog... | |
| AudioQuest Hurricane and PS Audio AC12 I didn't realize that PS Audio had power cords since they recommend Audioquest power cords on their website. | |
| Digital Interconnects - Which one is the BEST ??!! I have not put forth much effort to really test it, but I have never heard any difference in my system when it comes to audible changes from things in my system transferring the digital signal. I've heard differences from tubes, power cords, inte... | |
| Can a DAC sort out a flat\cold amp? @artemus_5 - I think you're on point. I'm not familiar with the OPs speakers or amplifier, but it appears that the Yamaha retails for about $3,000 and the Dali's retailed for about $1,100. It's likely that the Yamaha is revealing and resolving t... | |
| Most Realistic Recordings (1) I think this is probably my more realistic sounding recording: Bach Cello Suites with Zuill Bailey from Octave Records It's a solo instrumental, so there's nothing to be a distraction. (2) If you enjoy piano and don't have this you're missi... | |
| SDD direct to Oppo day 1! Did you expect it to sound different/worse than a CD in the same unit using the same DAC? I have a DAC that far exceeds the SQ of my SACD player in my system. Prior to some modifications to the DAC and some cable upgrades in the system the two s... | |
| Can a DAC sort out a flat\cold amp? For a solid budget DAC I'd recommend a Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 for about $300 and then eventually upgrade it with three Sparkos Labs Dual Discrete OpAmps SS3602 and possibly roll in a tube for some extra fun. For what it's worth, seeing your ... | |
| You know you have audiophile system when... @simonmoon - I'm not sure that I agree with you that the majority of audiophiles are "music first" in their enjoyment. I know way more people that enjoy music than enjoy audio equipment. People that are truly music first seem to be able to equal... | |
| You know you have audiophile system when... @wyoboy - Sounds like you got a good deal and a solid value. If I had it to do over I'd have gone with Golden Gate as a first step and then would upgrade to the Sydney. The first step was an inexpensive step to prove to myself that upgraded inte... | |
| You know you have audiophile system when... @wyoboy - I specifically asked them about the double vs. triple because with single ended cables there is only two conductors, so there isn't anything beyond double to be balanced. It doesn't mean that a triple-balanced design can sound good wit... | |
| You know you have audiophile system when... @wyoboy - I have an Audioquest AC-14XL for my DAC and I have not noticed any obvious differences/improvements. Before I upgraded from Chicago to Sydney interconnects I emailed Audioquest to answer some questions that had after reviewing their lin... | |
| You know you have audiophile system when... @jb1 - I like this one. | |
| You know you have audiophile system when... @wyoboy - In my system, a Waudio 10AWG power cable made a significant difference for my amplifier and both Chicago and now Sydney interconnects from Audioquest made a significant difference between my DAC and amplifier. I have some other cables in... |