tee_dee
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| Amp for Sopra No. 1 Very timely post. I’m in the process of assessing a new amplifier. Currently have the Sopra 1 and a a21+. I’m considering a Pass amp to pair with my XP-22. I don’t turn the dial > 62 to play at 85 db from my chair about 7 away. It seems I migh... | |
| Watts! How many do we need? @larryi If watts tell half the story, which advertised spec of the amplifier is a better indicator? I understand amp x volts = watts. However, based on my basic search, amplifier specs don't advertise/disclose this info.I need one more variable. | |
| Integrating headphone system Thanks for confirming. Initially I thought I could use output 5 that is configured for HT bypass. I’ll experiment with the tape out. Yeah. The second preamp for phono isn’t ideal. I’m doing some research on a proper phono pre. | |
| False advertising Hi fellow audiogonians. I bot a Bryston BDA-3 dac, lo and behold it plays up to dsd 256! While it's an older dac it serves my needs. Good reviews including one from stereophile aka the bible. I'm streaming from a G2.1 via USB to the dac. Initi... | |
| False advertising The d1100 specs claim DSD up to 256. It will playback up to 128 DoP. In my experience, it can only do DSD 64 natively, unfortunately. The dac is unable to playback higher DSD. I found a posting from Innuos related to native DSD playback. ht... | |
| A quick question on what streamers to consider....... Beware BSN. It doesn’t love all dacs. I’m interested in the suggestions here as I am streaming from a MacBook Pro at the moment. I’m considering the new U2 Lumin. The sonore is interesting but I would avoid it given all the boxes required. ... | |
| Roon is snappy responsive now My experience is the exact opposite. Each time my phone locks, the roon remote app on my iphone loses connection with roon sever running on a macbook pro. When I reopen the remote app I have to restart it to resume playback control. I'm not sure w... | |
| New streamer thanks for posting. i'm also in search of a new streamer solution. i have a bs node n130 and tried the TP power supply. seemed fine but I find the BSN does not love all external dacs. i'm back to my macbook to a D1100 as dac/pre. the rendu is inte... | |
| DAC compatibility Thanks for that. I tried the renderer setting but no luck. BTW, The D90 only does MQA via USB, so no go on the optical/coax. The issue may be related to the USB out on the BSN. I'm reluctant to give up the BSN as I bot a TP power supply and a $... | |
| DACed and Confused here... I'm unclear on whether I can use a "desktop" DAC in a full two channel system. I'm currently stream using BS node and the internal DAC for MQA processing. While I like the node, it seems the SQ can be improved by using an external DAC. I've read ... | |
| Streamer question I have a similar set up: Node with upgraded TP LPS using internal DAC for MQA output to a Parasound pre via RCA for volume control. Despite all the controversy regarding MQA, Tidal can stream natively from its own app. I hate the BS software as we... | |
| Poll: Most impactful component I sit on sofa directed at my system. An upgrade to an arm chair would be nice. | |
| Poll: Most impactful component For my system it’s a quality standalone DAC that had the biggest impact. My listening consists of 75% CDs and 25% streaming. @mksun DAC with LPS? Type of DAC technology or DAC chip? Do these factors matter? 🤔 | |
| Poll: Most impactful component Do integrateds, kind of an all in one, have their role? someone mentioned room which may dictate your choice of speakers. But controlling for room, speakers and their placement appear to be most important. | |
| Poll: Most impactful component There's this guy on youtube who plays in the upper high end of audio equipment. I watch him occasionally and managed to notice the DAC is one component that lasts through his high velocity testing. If you don't stream I suppose preamps rank supre... |