argonsteele

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late to streaming, recommendations?
For what it is worth I'm still absolutely loving the sound I'm getting from the Lumin.  I haven't listened to a record sent I got it (only a week or two).  I'm also shopping for a used Yggdrasil... :-)   
late to streaming, recommendations?
yeah, the predominance of remasters on spotify, specially of classic 60's, 70's, and 80's rock drives me nuts.  Why is this necessary??  who is asking for this??    
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upgrade what
what tubes in the amp?  
DAC/Preamp quandry
i don’t know about your area, but in LA there are lots of new WiiM ultra’s listed on facebook for less than 250.  I’m thinking of picking one up for my father-in-law who streams all day with just his laptop's headphone jack into a beautiful tube/h... 
Do Audiophiles Hear Real Differences, or Are They Justifying Expensive Purchases?
well I'm not going to read all that but I can say last week I got a new streamer and only having a very low quality USB printer cable I used that between it and the DAC and the sound was very disappointing; tons of grain in the mids and highs.  I ... 
2026 best deal in audiophile class D stereo amp?
so just a quick follow up on initial impressions of the Class D Audio GaNfet I bought.  It's a very nice amp with loads of power and a clean sound.  For my main system, however, I still prefer tubes.  While it's louder and more powerful than my SE... 
late to streaming, recommendations?
well I have to say the low cost "audio grade" usb cable I got off Amazon made a huge difference. (I also replaced the power cable and ethernet cable at the same time).  Spent a few hours last night just smoking weed and listening to all my favorit... 
late to streaming, recommendations?
Picked up the Lumin U2 mini today!  :-)  working great but still dialing the sound in.  just ordered a audiograde usb cable.    
late to streaming, recommendations?
thanks for all the great recommendations.  I've been trying to learn about some of these brands and products.  lots of the info on the product pages is just gibberish to me, but I think today I figured out the difference between a server and a tra... 
Seeking Recommendations for a Streamer (No DAC)
I appreciate the conversation here...   
late to streaming, recommendations?
OK!  Thanks guys, for the first time I understand what a streamer is and what it's for!  :-)  Now the research begins, seems like there are plenty of options within my budget.  That Eversolo device looks promising.  Also, for what it's worth, I fi... 
late to streaming, recommendations?
Well I'd spend a grand or two if I thought it was really worth it.  but someone needs to help me understand the basics here, how is a streamer different than using my computer to stream and going through a DAC?  Is it really a big jump in quality?... 
Any recommendations for tech/shop in Los Angeles area work works on SET tube amps?
i'm sure Audio Specialist on laurel canyon in valley village can handle it.  will take 6 months though.  818+995+8648  
2026 best deal in audiophile class D stereo amp?
Well I've got a Class D Audio GaN 6.0 coming my way.  $700 lightly used seemed the perfect price to dip my toe into this arena.  I'll post some impressions here in a week or two.     https://classdaudio.com/product/premium-gan-6-0-silver/