frl
Responses from frl
| Streamer/server that works as a Roon core 5+ years on my Roon Nucleus, highly recommend. Works great over HDMI and network out with several dacs over the years. Simple purpose built device with a library I can easily manage over the network from any computer. | |
| Replacing Roon - What Should I get? I’m still running the original nucleus with approx 250gb internal library. Software bugs have increased in recent months, but for me that’s been like 1 nucleus soft roboot per month vs 1 per 6mo. I have 6 zones I use regularly and only one is wi... | |
| $2000 Dac I will second the Gustard r26 suggestion. I've owned 2 and now run a x30 in my main rig. | |
| Denafrips Support - No Such Thing I had a very poor experience with Denfrips service, never again for me. That didn't stop me for taking the risk with another China brand - Gustard. Fortunately, those units (r26 x 2 and x30) have been rock solid for me. | |
| SS Preamp (HT bypass) sub $5k My issue is the soundstage is a bit forward. It’s not a deal breaker by any means, but I’m curious to try something else in a similar class to see how my system responds. I realize this is just unnecessary itch scratching. To be clear, the Ato... | |
| SS Preamp (HT bypass) sub $5k I know you say tubes aren't an option, but you should give a call to Backert Labs. Although their preamps have 2 tubes., they don't seem too worried about ventilation. And they make a great preamp with multiple outs (for your sub) and HT passthru... | |
| SS Preamp (HT bypass) sub $5k My cabinet is well ventilated and open to the back. I just don't think I want to put tubes in there and have to worry about turning my preamp off and warming it up. | |
| SS Preamp (HT bypass) sub $5k Yes, I'm seeking more depth, a generally more recessed presentation , if that makes sense. I'm shopping used. | |
| Audiophile Tests Every KEF I bought 2 KEF speakers when I moved into my new house and was getting into this hobby. R5 and LS50 Meta. I have since moved on from both. They were really solid all arounders, geat dispersion, and generally pleasing at all volumes. However, the m... | |
| Small Footprint Streamer/DAC unit Wattson Emerson ANALOG Very small footprint - https://www.wattson.audio/emerson-analog | |
| I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them..... I recently sold some nice bookshelf speakers to them. Their purchase price was negotiable and fair in the end. Sure, I took a bath vs MSRP, but I knew that'd be the case and they made some quick profit selling my speakers in their online store. Ma... | |
| All-in-One (Streamer/DAC/Amp) - Powernode vs WiiM amps You don't mention what service you use, but I run a Rotel A11 in a small room with a Chromecast puck into the optical input for Roon playback. It sounds shockingly good at low levels, although that could be due to my speakers (Dali Oberon 1). Anyw... | |
| Recommendation for an HDMI cable under $200 for audio only I've been pleased with affordable HDMI cables from WireWorld, while I've had problems with AQ Cinnamon. | |
| Top 10 Live Albums Ween - Live in Chicago Rebelution - Live at Red Rocks Blaze Foley - Live at the Austin Outhouse Waylon Jennings - Waylon Live Van Morrison - Astral Weeks live Lou Reed - Rock n Roll Animal Tom Petty - Live at the Fillmore Paul Simon ... | |
| Reliability - what’s your experience been? My first quality component,.a Creek integrated, promptly went down entirely due to a faulty headphone output. Repair handled smoothly under warranty with a domestic shop. Very pleased with that service and the unit has been rock solid ever since. ... |