gryphonite

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setting requirements for my streaming DAC+"preamp"/volume control and suggestions
Thanks @yyzsantabarbara .   All makes sense.   For me I've been happy with what I have heard so far without Space Optimization on so it's something I don't need.  On the other hand I was quite pleased with the Katalyst DAC.   It's my current first... 
setting requirements for my streaming DAC+"preamp"/volume control and suggestions
Ok rookie question - I thought DSP was only for home theater type applications.  I can see that @yyzsantabarbara highlighted Space Optimizaton on the Linn but I thought that was only if you had one of a set of approved speakers.   I don't think I ... 
setting requirements for my streaming DAC+"preamp"/volume control and suggestions
@yyzsantabarbara Definitely aware of the ability to go without amplification, ty.  It's hard for me to quantify how much of what I enjoyed with the Linn was "character" of the DSP and DAC vs  how much was strictly the competence of the electronics... 
picking speakers (and electronics) for a relatively large room - new
I thought this group would appreciate an update on some recent listening and impressions. I auditioned some Focals and the Wilson Sabrinas yesterday. The Focal (Sopra II) and Sabrinas made a very positive impression on me... 
picking speakers (and electronics) for a relatively large room - new
thanks for the definitive response @audiotroy   appreciated. 
picking speakers (and electronics) for a relatively large room - new
@erik_squires which of the SF are wide baffle and what does that aspect buy me? 
picking speakers (and electronics) for a relatively large room - new
All.Thanks for the comments. I didn’t post how loud I like to listen and the answer is - I’ll listen to my electronic pretty loud at times alone and at 18’ (where most visitors would ask me to turn it down) and I’ll also listen moderately and som... 
picking speakers (and electronics) for a relatively large room - new
@audiotroy thank you for the detailed recommendation!   I'll have to look into the Wavelet device.  I've not yet heard about it.I am going to do some listening and it sounds like Legacy should be on my list.  Whether I need bass augmentation or su... 
picking speakers (and electronics) for a relatively large room - new
Great comments all.  I'm glad to hear some affirmation for the Sonus Faber because they really spoke to me over the Goldenears.   I am looking forward to trying the Focals, Dynaudios and perhaps the ATCs and Vandersteen  I'm going to listen to the... 
picking speakers (and electronics) for a relatively large room - new
@tomic601 I was really moved by what i heard from the Sonus Faber Olympica II over the Goldenears in terms of fast bass with punch and defintion - and this was without any type of sub with the Sonus.  the Goldenear was less crisp on the low end wi...