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| DH Labs - Shunyata Cable Comparison @jfrmusic sounds good! DH Labs are fine cables and are a great value for the money, that’s for sure. Enjoy the new cables! If you’re borrowing from The Cable Co. they can credit the lending library fee towards purchase. Ask them about the compari... | |
| DH Labs - Shunyata Cable Comparison @jfrmusic I’ve found that cables, like components, require at least several days of listening to adjust to new sound. The excitement and anticipation cools off and you begin to hear and understand what the cables or components are doing vs your pr... | |
| Solo streamer @rvpiano 👍 keep cooking it. I would also disconnect and remove the coax if you’re not using it. Eliminate the unnecessary connection and cable - reduce the chances of EMI and RFi creeping in. | |
| How to connect old tape deck to Pass XP-22 to listen/record @cabalaska nice preamp!!! have you considered digitizing your LPs? Cassette decks are a cool throwback but the sound quality is going to be held back by the cassette dynamic range and resolution. Recording to a cassette tape is easier than digiti... | |
| So, I bought a Chord Hugo TT2...now what? @arvincastro I’ll add, looking at your system, depending on how much you are willing to spend on the next upgrade, your weak links are: 1. Preamp - the LS7 was a pretty good preamp back in its day. However current Audio Research line of preamps i... | |
| Solo streamer N10 for $2500? That’ll be a steal! | |
| Shunyata Denali 6000/S v2 and Typhon T2 Review @jeffreyw I’ll start with saying I’m happy for you and I don’t mean to rain on your parade but… I used to have PSM156 which is a higher model than the 136 you replaced with Shunyata. Going direct to wall after I installed two dedicated lines was ... | |
| So, I bought a Chord Hugo TT2...now what? TT2 when used in DAC mode puts out 2.5v via RCA and 5v via XLR. I’m using balanced cables. And herein lies the problem - the hot 5v output results in heavy emphasis on bass and drive, muddying up the mids and highs and flattening the soundstage. T... | |
| Solo streamer @rvpiano that’s funny…I’m in the same boat doing the integrated amplifier shootout. Good you were able to get out of that mode. I’m making enjoying the music part of the amp shootout. It’s one of the criteria for me - how engaging it is. Easier sa... | |
| So, I bought a Chord Hugo TT2...now what? I have Aurender N200 driving TT2 via Audioquest Diamond USB cable. Actually a really good DAC once you dial in the settings. I’m selling mine by the way….you could have saved couple of bucks… | |
| Advice needed: It's time for a new DAC @bigfatpaulie thanks! Will do. | |
| LAIV Harmony This DAC is most likely priced right amongst it’s competition. Steve Huff is very influential and people tend to forget to put a big grain of salt on a dish he serves when they consume it. Dismissing neutral and negative reviews is just doing you... | |
| Advice needed: It's time for a new DAC I’d love me a pair of DAWs but I think they’re too big for my room. I can imagine how good they are though! | |
| Advice needed: It's time for a new DAC @bigfatpaulie I loved the way my system sounded with Pass monos and XP22. I wanted to make a change to 1) reduce the system’s footprint (2 chassis preamp, two amps…too many boxes, too many cables), 2) reduce the heat (the X260.8 are space heater... | |
| Solo streamer @rvpiano There will be some differences and improvements right out of the gate but it really takes at least few days to start appreciating everything thar the new component or cable has to offer. That’s why a quick A/B never works. Plus you’re d... |