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| speaker upgrade fever Totally Left field idea, https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Ultragraph-Ultra-Musical-Equalizer-Detection/dp/B0002E50XG/ref=sr_1_9?crid=CPAVWE9P5W1F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NWtTZ56yzcD1tYonm-EJheUPOqWH1jywTfK7-OSsrUJGEIiWHBygb4qeXQcHl9UiTaGmCIyxzRlesYe... | |
| Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why. Sorry my photos will not stay in post | |
| Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why. Totally Sub Optimal Room and clutter I just moved into a new location and my listening room is very small and we are still moving in. Just got my system setup with no goal other than cheeking out that everything survived the move The sound stage... | |
| Do you have a perfect digital marriage? Win11 PC using Audirvana Studio reading Flac files and sent via USB to Pontus 2-12th-1 DAC,, XLR out to Schitt Freya S ( non tube ) Pre-Amp has Two RCA outs, one to Decware Torii Jr V2 and the other to older Velodyne Sub, Torii Jr V2 out to fu... | |
| DACed and Confused here... Digital streaming can be done in various ways and requires more that just a DAC A DAC is just the conversion of a digital signal to an analog signal A streamer includes a DAC but also includes a network capability and generally a preamp capabili... | |
| Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases MY decision to buy the Pontus 2 was based on reviews ( yes older models ) which included its ability to provide a very wide and deep sound stage. It was considered better at sound stage than my other choice of a Chord Cutest. Another factor was th... | |
| Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases By the way I just went on line and ordered my new Dac😀 | |
| Denafrips Pontus 2 Price increases @knock1 You are 100% correct as I just checked the web site again the US Dollar price is shown as $1,792.97 This was my mistake and I have to own up to it Thanks everyone | |
| Cable recommandations Lets put cables in perspective Speaker choice, speaker location in your room and room impact represent at least 80% or more of what you hear. Your music source materials ie CD's, Records, streaming etc would be next and then your equipment u... | |
| Tekton versus Klipsch FirstThis is not precise but close on what your experience from your system Room = 40%Speakers 40%Equipment 20%Second if you have heard the klipsch Heritage speakers which are properly setup for the room they are in with its center sound stage and... | |
| Sound and quality of Legacy Speakers You might try a highly efficient speaker design in the 92db range or higher with a horn tweeter. there are many options out there.Good Luck & enjoy the Music | |
| Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members! Speaker placement is the single biggest factor in getting the best out of your system. Search YouTube for examples and or lessons. Here is a good start https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Pf0ycbyBM&ab_channel=RockyMountainInternationalAudioFest... | |
| Looking for suggestions for a network capable DAC/Streamer Let me give you a left field ideaRaspberry Pi 4 with a Allo Digione Signature Player, using say Moode Audio Player ( software ) out to a Dac of your choice let say a Topping D90, out to your amphttps://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-4GB-Starter... | |
| Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned? RPi 4 Allo DigiOne Signature PlayerSMSL SU8Crown xls 2001 ampAll for under $1,000 and the sound is phenomenal | |
| Can anyone recommend a good streamer/DAC? Check out the MiniDSP SHD https://www.minidsp.com/products/streaming-hd-series/shdDoes streaming via Wireless or wired, does DIRC Live, includes the mic to do the job, and does streamingThis basically is your streamer, DAC, Pre Amp and DSP all i... |