mgrif104
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| Qobuz vs Tidal I used to have both services. I found Qobuz to consistently sound better than Tidal so I only have Qobuz today. i was also using these services through a streamer with it’s own app (in my case at the time Auralic Lightning DS). Using either ser... | |
| Dynamic Duo: T+A DAC 200 and Lumin U2 (not the mini) @ready4audio congrats! It truly is an exceptional DAC. I’m sure plenty of people would prefer the DCS or Playback Designs (or others). But there is certainly a reason why this DAC is so well regarded by users and reviewers alike. | |
| Sonus Faber Upgrade worth it @ghdprentice +1 I actually own both sets of these very speakers in two locations and compared them directly at the dealer before I purchased either. The Olympica Nova series are very good. The Serafino is better in every meaningful metric: more ... | |
| Clearaudio Innovation [Wood] vs Master Innovation Got it - nice! | |
| DAC break-in question @curiousjim I have not. Before I purchased the DAC 200, I considered the Holo May KTE and based on reviews, but that seemed a risky bet to me. I was able to audition the DAC 200 in home extensively prior to purchase. The closest I’ve come is l... | |
| Clearaudio Innovation [Wood] vs Master Innovation @dwette Thanks for the feedback. Quite helpful. can you clarify what model you had previously? (First sentence, second paragraph). Best, | |
| Clearaudio Innovation [Wood] vs Master Innovation @dwette I see that no one responded to your post unfortunately. So - may i redirect your post? I am considering purchasing an Innovation. May I ask - did you upgrade and what were you looking for in the upgrade? What arm you have on your table a... | |
| Kef blade 1 meta @mapman - nice! And thanks for the links. You must have a fairly big room w/ the new CLS drivers. I assume the can has the super tweeter in it, too. Correct? Best, | |
| Any comments on the T+A PA 2000 R integrated amplifier? @hgeifman I think I can help. I used to own the R2000. If the listing is from Perotta consulting, that was the integrated I traded in for the T+A PA 3100 HV model. The R2000 is very smooth and a bit on the warm side of neutral. I bought it new... | |
| Kef blade 1 meta I hope to audition the Atma-Sphere class Ds in the next week or so. I’ll try to remember to report back here my findings. If I like them, I’d use them in a 2nd system which is a more intimate setting. Musicality first. Authority and impact are not... | |
| Directional wires/cables @mclinnguy +1 | |
| Moon 390 Network Streamer @singere Thanks for the kind words. It’s been an evolution for both systems. I started out relatively simple but, like you, heard some things I couldn’t “unhear” which led to upgrades. I’m pretty much done in system 1, but system 2 is in the mid... | |
| Moon 390 Network Streamer @singere And so it goes with this hobby. I’ve listened to a fair number of high dollar amps. I now own the 761 in one of my systems. While you should never stretch your budget such that it might impact your finances, if you do end up going up... | |
| DAC break-in question @curiousjim Thanks much! White I don’t have the audiophile vernacular down, I can honestly say it’s the best I’ve heard with resolution, smoothness and musicality that just seems “right”. I had previously auditioned the Linn Klimax DSM3 and I... | |
| DAC break-in question @signaforce A T+A SDV 3100 HV. It’s spectacular now and I’m thrilled. And, pretty sure it’s going to get even better with more time. |