erik_squires
Responses from erik_squires
| Is an Async DAC Needed to Reduce Jitter when playing CDs? Hi Cheeg,Really depends on the quality of the CD player itself, as well as the DAC. DACs employ a number of strategies to reduce the absolute jitter, but to some extent are still at the mercy of the CD. No, the type of DAC isn't as important as th... | |
| Should I eliminate my preamp? Assuming you don’t create a major impedance mismatch, there’s no right answer. The goal IMHO is your personal enjoyment. Your personal enjoyment may or may not align with any particular technical measure of performance. I mean, no one wants noise,... | |
| Speakers "Disappearing" @nitewulf - Some of that is "fake" stereo. Actually multi-track mono recordings they put out in stereo to try and cash in. I think there's at least one famous Beatles recording like that. But even then, there's a difference between hearing the ins... | |
| Preamp: Parasound P5 vs Rotel RC1590 I'm afraid my experience with Emotiva was also not stellar. It was reliable, sturdy, and quiet. Sounded thin as hell. There was nothing really enjoyable about the sound quality. As some one who is always out bargain hunting, that was a big disappo... | |
| Norah Jones - Tidal vs. Hi Res ? Hi @ejr1953 Can you try Tidal without MQA and tell me what you think? Best,E | |
| Norah Jones - Tidal vs. Hi Res ? Since Not Too Late was released 2007, and Copy Controlled ended in 2006, it's right on the edge of possible. | |
| Norah Jones - Tidal vs. Hi Res ? Sorry @kalali I'm not trying to be a scientist right now. I'm just curious if anyone else had this experience. | |
| JL Audio e112 or HSU ULS MK2 Another issue with JL honestly is reliability. There are way too many people on Audiogon asking about service. My Hsu has never had a problem. Best,E | |
| ATTN Brooklyn DAC owners I need help with remote Just read the instructions. RC5 is NOT for the Apple remote. :) You want to use the NEC option for the mini-Apple remote. | |
| Norah Jones - Tidal vs. Hi Res ? I am afraid this is getting derailed. I really did not want to talk about MQA per se, just this particular recording. Not really interested in doing any sort of A/B comparisons for you either.I just noticed that the redbook Not Too Late on Tidal d... | |
| JL Audio e112 or HSU ULS MK2 In my humble opinion, the sound quality of a good Hsu is equal or better than a JL Audio.Where JL Audio shines is in their automated room correction, which that particular unit does not have. Best,Erik | |
| JL Audio e112 or HSU ULS MK2 Given these two, I would absolutely save the money and get the Hsu. You'll need room correction to properly integrate either one. Best,E | |
| Comparing Ribbon Tweeters - Golden Ear vs. Ascend Sierra Do not underestimate the waveguide on the revels. You get very good and controlled off axis response. Would I trade my current AMT speakers for a Revel? Never. :) Best,E | |
| ATTN Brooklyn DAC owners I need help with remote Replace the battery? | |
| Comparing Ribbon Tweeters - Golden Ear vs. Ascend Sierra The dispersion of any radiating surface is related to the frequency and dimensions of the radiator. AMT’s are typically wider than ribbons, but they come in a variety of lengths. Some shorter than ribbons, some longer. Also, I don’t think limited ... |