mgattmch
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| Audirvana Plus Upgrade Problem Problem solved. Under "Preferred", "Audio Systems"; there is a checkbox to turn Airplay on, under this it is now necessary to select a specific Airplay device. This was the checkbox I missed. I believe this feature is new in v2.0? | |
| High quality CD recordings Chesky records are excellent. Try the Ultimate Demonstration Disc, the Rebecca Pidgeon Spanish Harlem track is my reference sound check. | |
| vintage versus modern speakers My main speakers are B&W N801, up until recently I also had a pair of Yamaha 1000M speakers, 33 years old. Of course I prefer the N801 speakers, but are they worth nearly 10X the price of the Yamaha's? Probably not. The Yamaha speakers have a ... | |
| DAC: high quality USB + preamp $5000 I have a friend who uses a McIntosh C50 to play computer audio files via USB. His system sounds excellent to me | |
| DAC's - Oppo 105D vs Krell Connect I use an Oppo 105 with a Krell HTS 7.1. For me the best connection is to use the Oppo for D/A conversion ( Oppo BDP, Apple TV and MacBook Air HD FLAC files via USB into the Oppo) and analog out (XLR for stereo or RCA for 5.1) to the Krell HTS 7.1. | |
| 2C HiFi Epiphany - Worlds Best System? I would have said the same thing until I heard this system. I have been an Audiophile for the past +45 years (showing my age here). I have also attended numerous high end demonstrations/shows over the years in various countries. Absolutely nothing... | |
| Fully Digital Playback? I use an Oppo 105 as a CDP/DVD/BR player and DAC. I feed a MacBook Air, running Audirvana Plus, via USB into the Oppo to play HD digital files. The sound to my ears is spectacular. I could not be happier. See my previous post on this subject. Usin... | |
| High End HiFi Stores To Visit in Amsterdam Thanks for the tips guys. Chattelin, in The Hague, is simply amazing. They are a Devialet and Magico retailer. Read seriously high end. Great demonstration studio and a very friendly/knowledgable owner. Hope to go to some of his demonstration show... | |
| oppo dac vs rotel pre amp dac I agree with 68pete. Using my Oppo 105 as a CDP, running stereo XLR cables out to a Krell HTS 7.1 (used as a volume control only, no processing or D/A conversion) and Krell TAS (also used a Krell KSA-250) sounds excellent IMHO. | |
| Best Bat out of Hell recording HiFi News did a review (2 years ago I think?} of the Bat Out Of Hell recording and a review of currently available versions (LP and CD, maybe even SACD as well?} and concluded they are all poorly recorded and mastered. Having said that, I am sure ... | |
| What is your favorite furniture maker? The classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman:http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/lounge-seating/eames-lounge-chair-and-ottoman.htmlDesigned in 1956 and still a very comfortable and classic looking chair. A perfect accompaniment to good look... | |
| Avantgarde Uno/Duo owners in the Boston area The speakers on "upscaleaudio.com" are Solos, not Uno or Duo. Hence the awesome price. You got my heart racing then, I was ready to buy them immediately! | |
| Will the sound quality deminish over the years? I just sold a 33 year old pair of Yamaha NS1000M speakers from my second sound system. To my ears they still sounded just fine, even after 33 years frequent use and replacement of two blown tweeter 10 years ago (don't ask). Interestingly, my main ... | |
| Why do designers/manufacturers...? For me "Rlwainwright" said it all. Case in point, QUAD ESL 63 loudspeakers still sound wonderful (not perfect) after all these years. If Peter Walker (the designer) thought they could have been improved using audio voodoo, I am sure he would have ... | |
| PK's Refurbished Quads in SoCal You need to specify which one; ESL57, ESL63, 2805, 2905 etc. |