mike_in_nc
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| Benchmark HPA4 vs. SST Thoebe II I haven't heard either. The thing I notice is the bass and treble controls on the Thoebe II. Those could be nice when listening to sub-optimal recordings. | |
| Where are the cheap home streamers? I agree with @unsound that the Allo DigiOne with a Raspberry Pi (prebuilt if you want) is a great solution. I have one, and I’m not positive I could tell it from the more expensive streamers I’ve used (Auralic Aries G1, Bricasti M5) in a blind tes... | |
| Separate grounded outlet for audio setup Like I said, this stuff does not work like people think it does. I couldn't agree more. | |
| The NAD M33 will cancel your complaints about Class D Yes, please. | |
| High end Class D amps? The idea that Class D amps are overly load sensitive was true with early implementations. We are way beyond that now. Take a look at this page about the PuriFi modules. With a 2-ohm load, the THD+N stays below 0.01% up to full rated power.And to t... | |
| Separate grounded outlet for audio setup I have a couple of separate lines going into the audio room. The ground circuit is not separate.I would check with a licensed electrician to see that if code allows what you are talking about.Are you experiencing noise problems? | |
| Dirac use while still keeping my DAC? MINIDSP SHD STUDIO, LIKE I SAID IN MY POST. | |
| High end Class D amps? Got to say, I've listened to a couple of them based on older Hypex modules, and I thought they sounded really good. I can't help but wonder if some of the negative sentiment is not entirely based on sound. | |
| High end Class D amps? Amps based on the PuriFi modules have received glowing reviews. One example is the NAD M33. There also are some small shops assembling amps from PuriFi and other components. Nord and Apollon are two.I'm pretty sure that 6Moons really liked the Pur... | |
| Dirac use while still keeping my DAC? Indeed, miniDSP offers the SHD Studio, a digital-in, digital-out device that includes Dirac. It could be put between your Auralic (Aries?) G2 and the DAC you have.You should be aware, most if not all implementations of Dirac resample everything to... | |
| Streamer's without built in DAC options? Bricasti M5 is one. A simple unit with great sound and excellent customer service. | |
| Need setup help - MyTek Manhattan II and Subs You can give it a try and see what you think. It’s great that it has a "delay" setting (which I take to be a more honest name for the "phase" control on many subs, and which is needed to get best results).I’ve had best results high passing the mai... | |
| Are Shakti Stones effective? It is explained here:https://tinyurl.com/y4og7phr | |
| Need setup help - MyTek Manhattan II and Subs A JL Audio CR-1? | |
| What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room? @chungjh - I understand about the psychological effect of huge speakers. That is one reason I rejected some and chose the Janszen Valentinas. They are not large, and I feel more comfortable in my room than with huge speakers looming over me. But o... |