vthokie83
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| Streamer upgrade - best path forward Adamator, As others have mentioned, I would look at Innuous, Lumin, and Aurender; you already mentioned the Zen 3 MkIII looks like a great match. I'd also look at Lumin and Aurender, though you are probably looking at used for your price range. ... | |
| Dac that has tone and timing? Schw006, I have had the following DACs in my own system, or own them and can highly recommend them. For reference they are quite a few R2R ladder DACs, which sonically are perfect for me. $1,850 Denafrips Pontus II "12th Anniversary) DAC (R2R DAC... | |
| $50k - $80k Budget…Opinions please. Toddcowles, Your budget should give you a phenomenal system, congratulations! I’d start with speakers, and I’d look at Joseph Audio, Fyne Audio, TAD, Tannoy | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? Txp1, I can't find the leftover cable from my installation, but did text the electrician on what he used. If memory serves, it was Romex SimPULL 10 AWG. | |
| Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet? Txp1, i’m out of town, and will fly home in a few hours….I’ll look then, just can’t remember off the top of my head | |
| Your audiophile chair +++Ikea Poang Have one in fabric ($200) and one in leather ($240).....add the ottoman for another $100 Right height for listening with nothing above the shoulders, comfortable for longer sessions, and a tremendous value | |
| New DACs High End Munich 2023 Would definitely look at R2R ladder DACs: Denafrips Terminator II 12th Anniversary at $5,000 would be at the top. The Musician Aquarius at $3,200, and the Holo Audio May DAC KTE are next best…..but hard earned cash would be on the Terminator | |
| 6DJ8 vs. 6922? BDP24, The 6DJ8 tubes come in a large number of variants with different names for the US spec, Euro spec, and even Russian. These variants often come in 3 versions: a consumer (some can be really good), commercial (usually very good, but some can... | |
| Can you give me your speaker suggestions? Palutena, I highly recommend installing a dedicated circuit and a high quality receptacle like the Furutech GTX-D. This was one of the biggest improvements for low frequency response and attack. Dedicated line is about $300 to $400, and the recep... | |
| A ridiculously cheap cable riser. Tinker Toys $30 for 100 pieces | |
| need advise, which is the weakest link in my audio chain Nagasaki, A few suggestions: (1) As several have already said, your room is a box and is not optimal in dimensions. Please take the advice offered and play sound with your sound treatments (2) Your DAC situation is confusing at best, and a grea... | |
| Digital Dilemma Navyachts, my 2 cents: The internal streamer in the R26 gets mixed reviews, but the R2R DAC is thought quite highly of. The C-7030 CD player is very good for the money, if you bypass its internal DAC (I used one for several years). Get a nice str... | |
| Digital Dilemma Navyachts, my 2 cents: The internal streamer in the R26 gets mixed reviews, but the R2R DAC is thought quite highly of. The C-7030 CD player is very good for the money, if you bypass its internal DAC (I used one for several years). Get a nice str... | |
| What's your picks Buchardt Audio S400 MKIIs......about $1,700 used. I've had them for a couple of years, and am still loving their sound. Wide and high soundstage (though average on depth), really good instrument location and separation, nice tight and detailed bas... | |
| Gustard R26 vs hi end streamer Soix is correct (as usual), based on your preference for a warner, analog presentation; I'd highly recommend the Pontus II 12th anniversary R2R DAC. I have had the Pontus II (non 12th anniversary) in my system for a couple of years, and I am in no... |