oldschool1948
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| PS Audio BHK versus Herron VTSP-3A(ro2) With the Herron, I'm using SE all the way. With the BHK, its SE from the phono pre and balanced from the DSD. I've noticed the Herron streaming sound is warmer and the BHK sound is more nuanced and detailed. Whenever I change a component, I pla... | |
| HDMI i2s Cable I’ve been listening to my favorite jazz and old school R&B songs for most of the afternoon. I can honestly say the SQ with the Matrix is clearly better than USB from the Zenith or Ethernet from my switch. I hear more details in the music wit... | |
| HDMI i2s Cable Thanks for the advice. I got the Matrix today. It's powered by a Small Green Computer linear power supply. It's hooked up and working. I had to change Roon from "Low" to "Normal" latency, and I was using Roon with LMS Lite - I had to set it ba... | |
| HDMI i2s Cable Sorry, I was being facetious. I understand a regular cable will work, and the cables I mentioned are only designed for i2s use. I am leaning towards one of the TUBULUS or Phasure HDMI cables because they are purpose built. My dealer lets me aud... | |
| HDMI i2s Cable I'm so confused TUBULUS Argentus website: The TUBULUS Argentus i2s cable hdmi is specifically designed for i2s LVDS signal transport and therefor is not suitable as a standard HDMI TV cable. The TUBULUS Libentus i2s cable V2 is specifically ... | |
| HDMI i2s Cable @auxinput. Thanks for the advice. When it comes to i2s, I’ve read that shorter is better. The Matrix will be close enough to the DSD for a .5 meter cable. I’ll be running a WW Starlight USB from an Innous Zenith to the Matrix and somebody’s HDMI c... | |
| HDMI i2s Cable @docroasty. Thanks for the info. I'll look into phasure. | |
| Who, do you think, designs the best looking tube-based devices? Raven Audio Reflection MK2 | |
| Why would I need Roon? OP. You need something to run Roon Core. A decent PC will work and some but not all NAS drives will work. You can find plenty of suggestions on the Roon website. If you intended to use Roon long term, I suggest to invest in a decent NUC - espe... | |
| My 1st Tube Equipment Experience Expensive is relative. Having said that, I felt the same way. I was fortunate enough to find a used mint condition one at a very good price. | |
| My 1st Tube Equipment Experience @atmasphere I'm also wondering how much better a Herron VTPH-2H would sound than my Parasound JC3 junior :) I finally purchased a Herron VTPH-2A. As it say's on Keith's site, "Immediately you know!" As recommended in the manual, I started list... | |
| Don't like vinyl I don't like vinyl either, I love it!! | |
| Sold My Ayre QB-9 DSD - Help Me Choose A New DAC! Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE | |
| A warm DAC? The Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE is an excellent DAC. I honestly preferred it over a DirectStream Sr. I'm using it with a Herron pre amp and Innous Zenith MKII streamer. | |
| Switch from AB to D I have a NAD M22v2 power amp paired with a Herron tubenpre amp. The SQ is very good. Having said that, I'm going to purchase a tube power amp because I've never tried a tube amp before. |