jazzman7

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Coda Csib V1 Integrated amp
Congrats on the CSib. Great amp that can drive and do justice to just about anything. I have had mine for something over 2 years now (also a V1) happily mated to a pair of Thiel CS 2.4. Neither the Coda nor the Thiels are going anywhere. Welcome t... 
One box music server solution with i2s output
In that case think you need to look at something more like the Antipodes, but at a much higher price point.      
One box music server solution with i2s output
Hifi Rose RS130 Network Transport has full suite of outputs including I2S via HDMI. I have one on order after having had my dealer's demo unit for a week long home audition. The RS130 is Roon ready and I used it as a Roon endpoint.  Although it ha... 
The time has come and I request advice...
@jbuhl An important Roon feature that I don’t think was mentioned is its organizational capability allowing for seamless integration of your Qobuz and/or Tidal favorites with your own ripped and/or downloaded material maintained locally. I don’t... 
DAC streamers: Bryston v. HiFi Rose video
Have no idea what your budget is.  But budget allowing, given what you like about the Rose products, have you considered the option of the Rose RS130 (high end network player, no DAC) and then combining that with your DAC of choice.  
Integrated amp: Component weight
+1 for the Coda CSiB ... but it weighs in at around 55 pounds    
Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings?
Based on my research (I flirted with going with the Grimm MU1), the MU1 does have USB out, however, the real benefit of the MU1 is only seen with its S/PDIF and AES/EBU outputs. The synchronous outputs receive the benefits of the MU1’s clocking an... 
Roon Endpoint Streamers - Direct Comparisons between Current Offerings?
Might I put the $5195 Rose RS130 Network Transport up for consideration. Just put in an order for one after my local dealer let me take their demo unit home for a week. Although Rose has their own app, I used it as a Roon endpoint. Trialed it by ... 
Thiel Owners
In case anyone is interested. TMR has listed a pair of Black CS 2.4 speakers - serial# 1523, 1524. Asking $1199 + $399 for shipping within continental US tmraudio.com/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/thiel-cs2-4-floorstanding-speakers-black-pair... 
Thiel Owners
In case anyone is interested, Saturday Audio Exchange in Chicago has lilsted a pair of Thiel CS6 for $1999 - local pickup only. https://www.saturdayaudio.com/gear/thiel-cs6    
Power supply poll for Chord Qutest
I had success employing a 5v Ifi iPower Elite with a Chord Qutest, which is Ifi's top of the line switch mode power supply.  
Rockna Wavelight Music Server
@verdantaudio In terms of sound quality, from a streaming perspective how would you rank the 2 Rockna Servers? How does the SQ compare to say the Bricasti M5. If you were to rank all 3 as streamers on a 10 point scale (with 10 being the best SQ yo... 
Rockna Wavelight Music Server
@verdantaudio What do you mean by long term flexibility? Can you flush that out a little bit. And as I understand it the Wavedream Net is a memory player, reading everything into Ram before playing it.  Although the Wavelight Server does not have ... 
Rockna Wavelight Music Server
@verdantaudio How does the Wavelight Server compare to the Wavedream Net  
Thiel Owners
@lars888888  I've been very happy driving my CS 2.4 speakers with a Coda CSiB v1 integrated amp. The Coda doubles down as you halve the impedance.  The CSiB is for all intents and purposes a CODA 8 basic amp with an integrated line stage.  Prior ...