jazzman7
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| Chord Qutest Upgrade Had Chord Qutest in my main rig from 2019 to 2022. Great little DAC and still have mine in another system. In 2022 acquired a Rockna Wavelight and haven't looked back. To my ears not as ebullient or analytical as the Qutest. The Wavelight to my ea... | |
| Why redbook over SACD? I believe it has more to do with the transport mechanism. All things being equal a purpose built mechanism that is limited to Redbook only can potentially do a better job playing Redbook CDs than a SACD capable mechanism can do when playing Redboo... | |
| Help! Looking for a DAC with some unique ablities... The Rockna Wavelight functions as both a DAC and a preamp, has a mobile app that can be hosted on both Android and IOS, and has both single ended and XLR outputs, which can be set up as fixed or variable. As well as its digital inputs, it also has... | |
| Thiel Owners In case anyone is interested, Decibel Audio in Chicago has listed a pair of CS6 on Audiogon. They are asking $2199 plus shipping. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbf730-thiel-cs6-floorstanding-speakers-in-natural-wood-finish-w-manual-crates-... | |
| Pass-through Roon Endpoints @scottlfinsf My observations based on your latest post: The Wiim Pro and the Bluesound Node (2024) are both solid pieces of kit. You have found that they provide very similar SQ used as streamers feeding an outboard DAC, which makes sense given ... | |
| Pass-through Roon Endpoints My experience is that you get what you pay for. Started my streaming journey in 2014 with a Bluesound Node N100 (the original plastic cube) and paired it with a Bryston BDA1. It was an enjoyable pairing, but this hobby being what it is, over tim... | |
| CODA 8 V1 I have a Coda CSib V1 driving Thiel CS 2.4 speakers. Have had the amp in my system for something over 3.5 years now. Replaced a Bryston 3Bst/BP20 combo. A definite upgrade from the 20 year old but still quite competent Bryston kit in every way. I ... | |
| Native DSD versus DoP For what it is worth, in my experience, Macht Nichts (Makes No Difference) | |
| Power supply poll for Chord Qutest @misterpumpy When it comes to power supplies, the voltage needs to match the voltage required, but with respect to amperage, the amperage needs to meet or exceed the requirements of the component to which you are supplying power. Too many amps is... | |
| Options to improve digital sound @walt8489 I second all of those that suggest utilizing a quality Roon endpoint as opposed to streaming directly from your Mac Mini functioning as Server/Streamer. In my case Roon Core is a Roon Nucleus and principal endpoint is a Rose RS130 feed... | |
| Network Switches Yes, an audiophile grade switch can have a very positive impact. In your price range I can vouch for the Chord Company English Electric 8 Switch. Many switches which utilize an outboard power supply can be upgraded further by use of a suitable h... | |
| New- HiFi ROSE RS130 Ultimate Network Transport I've had a Rose RS130 in my system for just over a year now and love it. Use it as a Roon endpoint feeding a Rockna Wavelight via Tubulus Concentus I2S cable. It was a big step up from the very competent Bricast M5 I had been using prior to acqu... | |
| ripping/streaming? +1 for dBpoweramp. I have been using it for years. Highly recommend that you rip your CDs uncompressed. I rip all my CDs as uncompressed FLACs (i.e. with zero compression). Zero compression will get you the best sound quality. Now, with zero co... | |
| What might pair well with a combined Laiv Harmony uDDC and Laiv DAC? Just that with the Rose RS130 there would be no need for a DDC. I currently go I2S from RS130 directly to Rockna Wavelight DAC. | |
| network switches and cables. @marco1 I have no personal experience with ethernet filters, so will not comment on them. I have had very positive experiences with audiophile grade network switches; first with an English 8 switch purchased in 2021 which provided an easily hear... |