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| My next surround processor is from miniDSP! @erik_squires - My understanding is that the differences in HDMI capabilities are related to chipsets and not baseband FW. I wrote and received a reply from MiniDSP asking me to wait until the user manual is available as it will have more informa... | |
| My next surround processor is from miniDSP! Hmm, interesting product, thank you for sharing! I could take advantage of 13 of the 16 channels straight out of the box. However, from a future capability consideration, the lack of HDMI 2.1 in a brand new product could be a show stopper. Whil... | |
| What Does 80 Grand Get You Nowadays? Well, I recently heard a system compromised of the Wilson Audio Sabrina V ($28k), D'Agostino Pendulum integrated ($18k), dCS Lina DAC X ($15.5k), and dCS Lina Master Clock ($8k) plus quite a bit of higher end interconnects and power cables and it ... | |
| Why do some 4K discs freeze up? Google the topic and you'll find lots of feedback. I have a Panasonic and Sony 4k players, the Sony struggles with many 4k discs at the transition point to layer 3 which is used on 100GB discs the Panasonic doesn't. Also, QC has gotten worse wit... | |
| Must have accessories for improved system performance I'd highly recommend getting your display professionally calibrated and then add a good power and HDMI cables. As with audio it makes a difference. | |
| Auralic out of business? @moonwatcher , I think the Tarun hit several key points in his review of the Lumin with commentary on the state of Auralic. The quality of the software is paramount these days. Audio quality will only get you so far if you have very poor UI/UX. ... | |
| Outboard Dac for Bluesound Nano I have the Bluesound N130 with a linear power supply fed by an AQ power cable. Running an AQ coax digital cable to a Chord Qutest DAC and love it. | |
| Is Full-size speakers for L-R Rears advisable? I have full range spears at each of the corners (FL/FR/RL/RR) which was a decision made to support the multichannel SACD format which does spec full range rears. With that said, I have never once wished that I had smaller speakers in the rears. | |
| Replacement/upgrade for Bluesound and Chord Mojo 2 streamer/external DAC combo My digital progress has followed a similar path. I started with a stock Node 2 then upgraded to a Node N130 with the LHY linear power supply kit already installed. The difference between the stock power supply and the linear power supply using t... | |
| Bluesound Node versions SQ @invalid , I’m sorry to hear about your issues with your bluesound node 2, I’ve not had any issues. I took a look at the stock power board that came out of my N132 for the LPS upgrade and see exactly what you mentioned. | |
| Qutest LPS upgrade @signaforce , which filter and voltage output settings are you using with your Qutest? About a month or so ago I added a Qutest to my setup coming from a Bluesound Node N130 and I’m still listening and collecting thoughts before I provide an upda... | |
| Bluesound Node versions SQ @ironrick6 , I'm replying to your message here since Audiogon wants me to verify my phone number (ok...) and a payment method (why?) to respond to your message. To answer your question, I'm currently using an old 75 ohm Audioquest video cable wit... | |
| Bluesound Node versions SQ @invalid , I have never had a red light of death on any of my Bluesound products. I have always kept my units on the top shelf with plenty of space around them so heat soak could be a problem with the design but my setup doesn't create that oppor... | |
| Bluesound Node versions SQ @ironrick6 , I started with the Node 2 (not the i version) then moved to a Node 2 (N130) with a linear power supply. The improvement is noticeable and I would encourage you to make this move as others have. It is entirely possible that you'll be... | |
| Denafrips Pontus II 1.4 Firmware @feckmo I'd recommend you reach out to Vinshine Audio and ask about the FW drivers. I believe Alvin stated that they would continue to support owners that purchased their Denafrips products through them. |