janmnov

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Take a tour of Nelson Pass’ listening room
Thanks for that.  As an owner of his X250.8 and XP-20 I really enjoy seeing a small window into his world.   
Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service
So download Amazon Music on your iPhone or iPad and you can control the new HD Music on your main computer? 
Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service
Yes.  Like being able to control the Amazon music on your main computer with an iPad. 
Amazon just killed Tidal
I don’t love the interface. (Apple is so much more user friendly)  Is there an app to control your computer from an iPad? 
Where can one find the most titles of DSD downloads for purchase?
I am too aware the website DSDguide.com.  Perhaps it is just matter of time. 
Where can one find the most titles of DSD downloads for purchase?
Yes, thank you.  I’m wondering though if there is a more diverse library available.  One which could include electronic or experimental.  Even contemporary classical composers such as John Adams.  It just seems very limited. 
Speaker recommendation thread (Organised by tiers of price)
$10k. Focal Electra 1038 BE2s. Never should have been discontinued.  Now discounted to close to dealer cost.  Excellent bargain. 
Speaker recommendation thread (Organised by tiers of price)
Focal Scala Utopia V2’s. $30k ish.  Just wonderful. 
Subjective grading of DAC that I had heard during last one year period.
One would have to wonder how many points (or few) the humble Shiit Yggdrasil would garner?  Would the audible difference be worth the price of a humble house in Upstate NY?  
Agon changes
I think you hit “ Stop receiving this email” by accident. 
Does anyone play two pairs of speakers at the same time?
Millercarbon, I wish I could could see the humor in your failed attempt to be funny.  Let people who are serious post here, because perhaps they have tried what the OP was suggesting and want to share their experience with others.   
Does anyone play two pairs of speakers at the same time?
Doug, thank you so much for your compliments, insight and positive feedback.  I was worried I’d receive the equivalent of an (audiophile) public stoning!  Yes, I’ve upgraded to acoustic Zen’s Gargantuan power cords.  They did make a big difference... 
Does anyone play two pairs of speakers at the same time?
I’m glad to see this topic, so this is my story.  I’ve been building my system over the past few years, when I began with Magnepan 1.7i and Odyssey Audio amps/Candela preamp.  I then auditioned Focal Sopra 2 and Electra 1038BE2’s of which I prefer... 
Is this the end of HEA?
My 19 year old son just came in while I was reading this discussion chain.  I summarized the sentiment of this forum and asked him for his opinion. I should begin by saying for the last 4-5 years he has watched (and listened) as my system evolved ... 
Focal Electra BE series
From Focal’s press release 2009.  (Okay it was more than 4 years ago).  “Live from” Utopia 3”Electra 1000 BE 2 adopts the same pure Beryllium 1 1/4 (27 mm)) dome (instead of 1” (25mm)) as Utopia 3, for a real improvement of efficiency and response...