erik_squires
Responses from erik_squires
| Point of diminishing returns for a Network Streamers? I've built mine out of a Pi / Ubuntu / Roon with a case the size of a deck of cards plus iFi low noise power supplies for the streamer and DAC. I'd consider upgrading but I have not yet heard a reason to. | |
| Changing electrolytics Nichicon is the standard. Any good modern cap is going to be better, and a lot smaller than your originals. For reliability check the temperature rating. Get equal to or higher rated temps. Higer temp ratings on caps are related to reliability... | |
| I wasn’t sure where to classify this… I prefer to leave "regenerators" alone. The tech reviews of the audiophile grade units are worse than previous generations, and the UPS kind seem to have a lot more reliability issues than non-sine wave UPS units. | |
| Midwoofer+Tweeter vs Wide band All woofers have a very low sens in the 20hz-60hz range = worthless. Your momma. From now on that's my standard response to blanket statements devoid of facts or experience. | |
| Is Mark Levinson still considered up there with the best of the best? Well I have heard B&O and JBL branded cars and I much prefer the JBL sound, for whatever that is worth | |
| I wasn’t sure where to classify this… @riley804 You are absolutely correct, you aren't forced to retrofit an old home with a whole house surge suppressor, but they are inexpensive and worthwhile. Mine was ~ $150 If you absolutely refuse to plug your amps into anything but the wall... | |
| I wasn’t sure where to classify this… @riley804 The only way to afford to stay in the west coast is to inherit property. | |
| I wasn’t sure where to classify this… @riley804 - You are absolutely right. I bring this up because it is a good recommendation to consider one. The NEC has recognized our reliance on automation and more electronics. Washers, which used to use mechanical timers for instance now use CP... | |
| I wasn’t sure where to classify this… For your computer, a standard UPS would work fine. Don't forget to put your cable modem and wifi router on an appropriate UPS as well. For your audio/video gear get Furman with SMP and LiFT. They’ll keep your gear safe through over/undervoltages... | |
| Midwoofer+Tweeter vs Wide band I've never heard a single driver speaker perform as well as a good multi-way speaker. Having said that the Woofer Assisted Wide Band, a type of two way with very low crossover point, makes a lot more sense to me. One might even argue that the hig... | |
| Is Mark Levinson still considered up there with the best of the best? Not had a chance to do very much auditioning, but I heard them with Magico 3 years ago while ago and was not moved the way I was for Luxman or D’Agostino or CAT which I heard about the same time. Another brand I like a lot after a short audition ... | |
| Roon? does it offer subwoofer output volume control? Roon offers comprehensive EQ but it does not have a 3rd output channel If you want something that has a separate sub out and comprehensive DSP, try the miniDSP flex. | |
| Internet Speed I should have been more clear. Phones and laptops have free Wifi analyzer apps which help you pick a good, unused channel. 5 GHz tends to be less congested and is faster so you should try it first. | |
| Internet Speed No. :) 96k/24 bits = ~ 5 Mbps A more important thing is if you are using Wifi use a phone or laptop app to ensure you are using a good channel with lots of signal and few competing neighbors. | |
| Looking for Preamplifier with HDMI Arc...need suggestions Lots of those, but you can do this a lot simpler. Set your TV to stereo out and use an inexpensive DAC like a Topping or something. Then you can use whatever preamp/stereo you want to. Now, if you genuinely want to stick with HDMI/HT preamps I ... |