jhconnor
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| New Aurender conductor V4 app I used the V3 on my phone. V4 for the phone seems nearly identical. I haven’t used the new version enough on my iPad to have any firm opinions yet. On balance, I find it very simple to use and have been happy. | |
| Tidal class-action I enjoy Tidal. Personally, I have been pleased with MQA. I like Qobuz. Sometimes streams from Tidal sound better than Qobuz, sometimes Qobuz will sound better. Do I prefer vinyl- yes. I tell “most” (99%) guests, and they agree, if they had never h... | |
| Why is everyone so down on MQA? Personally, I love MQA. My system is about as revealing as any out there, and there is such a clear and obvious difference between MQA and standard 44.1 that I’m surprised by the debate. No debate in this house. I use the Aurender W20Se and Berkel... | |
| Roger Waters Live Last Night in Glendale,AZ I’ve seen Roger Waters many times. Love his music, but he has to be in the running for All-time Greatest Hypocrite. Face value of tickets for his shows have been north of $250 for at least the last dozen years or so. He has become fabulously wealt... | |
| Steely Dan Catalog on UHQR Vinyl Mine are ordered! Can’t wait! | |
| Madman! Digital vs Vinyl Interesting challenge- I’ll give it a shot, however, I’ve always found Madman to be a horribly recorded album. Very dark, almost veiled. | |
| CD v Streamed I am relatively new to the streaming game. I just recently built out the digital side of my system. I have found that streaming an MQA file off of Tidal, or most of my high-res files on my NAS sound far better than CD’s through the same DAC. (Berk... | |
| Dallas or Texas-based audio companies Silent Source Audio Cables is in Dallas. All of my interconnects, power cords, etc are from Silent Source. Incredible products. | |
| I nominate this company as building best speakers! Clearly, there is no “best” speaker or, in my opinion, piece of equipment. I’ve always been happy with a piece being “in the discussion”. Ultimately, there are too many variables in a system. But, most importantly, the individual’s perception or ... | |
| Your favourite music movie? My Top Three:- Almost Famous- absolutely love this movie- This is Spinal Tap- I still laugh every time I watch it. - The Swell Season- well written, great music, good story. I highly recommend if you missed it. | |
| Amp comparison I had a Ref110 and upgraded to GS150 (the predecessor of the Ref150se) and the difference is striking. I have not regretted the move for a second. | |
| Power Cord for Pass Int 60-Under 1K used This is an EASY answer: Silent Source. Frank Dickens, the owner of SS works closely with Pass Labs on all things power/ power supply related. His cables are what they use to voice their equipment. Yes, I own them (SS cables and cords) and I love t... | |
| Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1 If you’re going to talk to Gideon at Audio Arts you should definitely listen to the Zellatons. Audio Arts is the only Zellaton Dealer in the US. | |
| Price No Object Amps @gdhal,Hey, now! :) | |
| Price No Object Amps Hi Mike,I was going to comment that the closest thing I've heard to those amps would be when I've heard yours! It it would be hard for me to believe that any of those would sound much better than your Dart Zeals. Of course, it's all about the "sys... |