marco1
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| OPPO 105 VS Schiit Gungnir I own both. No comparrison the Gumby is much better. Sorry but disagree with using the 105 to stream or serve. Get a used Node 2 for streaming into the Gumby. Again so much better than streaming with the 105. Plus you have access to more stre... | |
| Pass labs upgrade path @jjss49 Perhaps if I would have used the more "modern" CJ preamps like the ET series I would have a different opinion of how they sound with Pass amps. The closest I got was the CT5 and Premier 16. The PR16 with Pass I felt was too warm and whil... | |
| Pass labs upgrade path I think you'll get the biggest overall improvement going to the .8 series amps. If you want to change preamps and want to consider tubes that's a totally different approach. Some like it better. I didn't. In the case of Pass, their amps and pr... | |
| Streamer/DAC - Where is the value? Lots of great suggestions for a DAC and streamer. I won't add to the confusion, although I'm partial to separates and Denafripts and Aurenders. My comment is regarding your speakers and amp. I recently heard (auditioned) your speakers with MAC. ... | |
| A/B Comparison On A Pair Of Moderately Priced Streamers I'll jump on the pigs back too. Been there, done that. Get a good streamer and see what you've been missing. | |
| To preamp or not to preamp. That is the question. Should also say based on the other components in your system, all of which I have owned at one time or another, I think you will be extremely happy with the Freya. | |
| To preamp or not to preamp. That is the question. I initially did what you are considering when I set up a bedroom system, including using a Node. I found the sound dull and lifeless. After adding a preamp the system came to life. So much better after inserting the preamp. Regarding how much ... | |
| Pass Then vs. Pass Now The 400a was a nice amp in its day. I owned one for several years. The newer Pass stuff (I've owned several) sounds much better. Unless the 400 has been rebuilt, expect problems. Mine was in the shop more often than not before I finally sold i... | |
| Aurender Fairly new Aurender user here. Have the N200 in a speaker system and the N150 in a headphone system. Use an Android phone in both with absolutely no problems. Sound is glorious in both systems. Could not be happier that I upgraded. | |
| Cable brands that work well with Cardas? Been a while since I had Neutral Reference speaker cables but went from them to the Golden Reference and now the Clear. I think you will find a significant improvement in the newer Clear line of cables. That long a run is a tough nut to crack, b... | |
| Help with USB Cable Option Jerry, interesting I had the same problem with my first Cardas cable. No signal. Put back a cheap printer cable and everything was fine. Cardas overnighted a replacement that has worked fine ever since. So seems like there maybe a quality cont... | |
| Equi=Core 1000 @stevebohnii - PM me please. | |
| Help with USB Cable Option Tried the AQ Carbon, Supra X and Cardas High Speed in addition to a couple of "printer" cables. Supra is a good cable at its price point but ended up using the ( much more expensive) Cardas. The Cardas seemed to eliminate any and all glare I go... | |
| Equi=Core 1000 @stevebohnii - thanks for your additional comments. Interesting that you're getting more detail with the Equi=Core. Seems like it is doing a better job than the Audioquest at lowering the noise floor. 6 oulets is all I need so would probably op... | |
| Equi=Core 1000 Got ya. Looks like I confused the numbers too so added still more confusion. Will be very interested in any additional comments. |