mike_in_nc
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| Looking for a integrated DAC/AMP to power my Elac UF5's < $1500 Maybe a Nuprime IDA-8. At $1100 new, I don’t think you can do better for the money. They do turn up used from time to time.MikeP.S. For every product, someone will hate it. For every product, someone will love it So you won't find a unit that is e... | |
| I need a loudness switch mijostyn: Yes, I’m aware that old loudness controls boosted both bass & treble, and that the F-M curves justify that.I read many years ago that the treble boost is questionable. I can’t remember where I read that, so I can’t cite a source. I w... | |
| I need a loudness switch As noted by mijostyn, loudness compensation might be a good solution. The most noticeable effect of loudness compensation is to boost the bass at low volumes. The Schiit Loki is a 4-band, analog EQ that many audiophiles like. You might give one a ... | |
| Subwoofer interconnect quality question I agree with @millercarbon on this. Changing a sub's position -- sometimes even a little -- makes far more difference to my ears than changing cables. I'll go further, and say the same thing is true of main speakers, as well. | |
| DSP and stores - Anyone else get the feeling they might be sweetening? I haven’t had any such experiences. As to DSP, my impression is, the average dealer doesn’t have the patience or knowledge to set it up well. Maybe things have changed.As to honesty and forthrightness, I guess we have good dealers here (Portland, ... | |
| Balanced to RCA For a definitive answer, I’d go with the recommendation of the manufacturer of the balanced-output source component. (Some manufacturers even provide wiring diagrams for their recommended method of going from balanced to unbalanced.)It makes me un... | |
| Received my Schiit Modi 3 yesterday.... For LEDs that are too bright:Light Dims overlays | |
| Balanced to RCA I agree that the transformer approach is superior to simple adapters, especially when going from balanced output to unbalanced input. It allows you to use the whole signal (rather than half of it) and is less likely to cause hum issues. Whether th... | |
| Digital Tone Controls - Roon and Others, really not bad I first bought a TacT 2.2X around 2006, because I thought its DSP was more transparent than the EQ in my Cello Palette Preamp. Some years later, I sent it out to a mod shop in California, who never returned it. So it’s hard to say how it compares ... | |
| It pays to measure ... Eric, I can't help with your main problem, but I wanted to point out that your processor supports an older version of ARC. It is available here: https://www.anthemarc.com/downloads/index.phpI can't say that it will be better or worse than REW, but... | |
| Streaming Equipment and Sound Quality Downloaded 320 mpgs won’t sound as good as CDs when both are played through a good system. Downloaded FLAC files are more popular among audiophiles, and to my ears, they can sound as good as or better than physical CDs. The difference is entirely ... | |
| What next? Pass X350.8 vs Mcintosh MC312 + Room Correction I have had the STR Preamp for almost a year and like it a lot. The room correction is cleaner than other units I’ve tried, and I do like the way it looks. Anthem is a bit slow fixing bugs in the software, but still it is quite usable and gives goo... | |
| Questions about Jacintha Yes, I think you will enjoy her singing. | |
| How do you audition speakers at a store? FIdelis -- yes, definitely them as well as Goodwin's. | |
| How do you audition speakers at a store? Isn't Goodwin's High End in Boston? They are an excellent store, and a lot closer than NJ, I'd think. Many years ago, they had a room whose acoustics I've never heard equalled. Worth a visit just for that.Some good ideas above: Call ahead, make an... |