mikhailark
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| why expensive streamers @tomcy6 - it all is getting filtered, error corrected and retransmitted as needed. If noise affected bits, your Word file would not come properly from a network server, email would be unreadable and digital signature verification would fail. The... | |
| why expensive streamers If someone hears something with different network switch, good for them. Who am I to question someone else’s enjoyment. After all, I can’t tell one scotch from another. But technically should not be any difference. Comparison with cables is not c... | |
| What's the value in lots of capacitors inside a line stage preamp? Not all capacitors store energy for transients. Those big ones in power supply - yes. They also act as part of filter reducing "ripples" in the DC which remain after AC/DC conversion. Now, small caps in the amplifier are NOT for power storage. Th... | |
| My new B Stock speakers 86 Db is not sensitive at all. "Easy to drive" does not always mean sensitive. It may mean impedance is not very complex so most amplifiers will be able to handle the speaker. But amp may not have enough power for the speaker to play loud or handl... | |
| Gustard R26 finally excels via I2S input! Same with Denafrips. I run Terminator II via Hermes DDC and I2S. I had same impression as you on standalone Gustard. | |
| When Was The Audio Golden Age? Right now. High resolution music unlimited for literally peanuts. Very reasonably priced DACs and amps and active speakers, delivered to your doorsteps AND you can return them for a full refund, no questions asked. Seriously, could you get all th... | |
| Tube amps under $7500 @hickamore - many countries are significantly cheaper than the US, provide universal healthcare and gladly accept retirees. But anyway, it is definitely not for everyone. I moved between countries twice in my life, so this is not a problem for me ... | |
| Tube amps under $7500 @hickamore - I have opposite view actually. I would rather enjoy my gear before zombie apocalypses takes over even if only for a few weeks or months. :-) The US is not the only country on the globe that has electricity :-) | |
| Importance of clocking @antigrunge2 Well, some reviews claim "The Innuos PhoenixNET will also improve your music playback from the files on the music server itself. Even though that music isn’t being streamed through the PhoenixNET. You heard that right." Well.... so... | |
| Tube amps under $7500 @hickamore - It may be a great amp, but I personally not sure about buying from a single-man shop $$$ amp. What about service? What happens if the business goes belly up or owner decides to retire or otherwise to move on? I would rather buy used ... | |
| Importance of clocking @antigrunge2 I assume you mean Phoenix NET network switch. I can theoretically imagine that streamer has underpowered CPU and low performance network stack and hardware so an extra switch before it helps. The network switch may be set up to filte... | |
| Importance of clocking @antigrunge2 Let‘s just say that my ears and reputable designers like Innuos, Esoteric et al disagree with you Dont simply trust “designers”. Companies want your money and will happily sell whatever for a profit. Always verify their claims. I h... | |
| Speakers for SET 8 Watt 300B system? I think you want to select highly sensitive speakers. Then listen to whatever is available for audition close to you. Perhaps take your amp with you to the dealer. Klipsch, Audio Note, Tannoy come to mind. | |
| What if a high end speaker measures really badly? @erik_squires - how would you define “high end” or “exotic” car? Not all of them are high performance and each has its own drawbacks and idiosyncrasies. There is no “sports convertible with 7 luxury seats and ability to tow a boat across rough te... | |
| Tube amps under $7500 BAT is the least tubey. It is still tube sound, but to my ears almost transitions to SS MOSFET like Pass Labs. Built like a tank, lasts forever, resells fast, if needed. |