robelvick
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| Step up from Bluesound Vault 2, next move? Uber,I prefer the SQ in the Lumin, more analogesque. Mytek will have better detail retrieval and of course more choices for inputs, and can be used as a preamp as you know.Since I only need one input, and no volume control, the Lumin seemed like ... | |
| Step up from Bluesound Vault 2, next move? I love my Lumin D2. Highlights for me:-Streamer & DAC-Full MQA decoding-Balanced & single ended outputs-Roon Ready (although it has it’s own App that looks nice)-Small footprint, and looks cool :) and MOST of all, it sounds fantastic with ... | |
| Which DAC: Benchmark, Mytek, Audio Mirror, Holo Audio, Mojo Audio? I’ve owned Benchmark, Mytek, iFi, Wyred4Sound, Chord and PS Audio DACs.If you’re going to be using a transport as your only source, and you want to pull the most detail out of your cds, then go with Mytek or Benchmark.If you want some warmth &... | |
| Thoughts on VTA...... @kacomessWhat would I do with all my records then? Plus, when a record sounds better than Tidal, of course I prefer to listen to that!I get what you're saying though, but that is for another discussion. | |
| Is there a better DAC than the Schiit Bifrost for $300? @n80Musical Fidelity, V90-DAC $299 on Amazon, and 30 day hassle-free return if it doesn't sound better than your Schiit. | |
| Thoughts on VTA...... I do it by ear:When I setup a new cartridge, whatever album I put on first, I also play via Tidal at the same time (or as close as I can) then I sit back and switch inputs and listen to both. I keep adjusting my tonearm until the vinyl sounds as ... | |
| Streamer/DAC combo or stand alone DAC with Node2? @alchemymanI suggest looking at the Lumin D2. Is it a streamer/dac that will do Tidal with full MQA unfolding.The only inputs are for USB drives, but if you're only going to be streaming Tidal, it shouldn't matter. It has single ended & bala... | |
| If you could only keep 5 record albums, what would they be? Like others have mentioned, these are not my favourite five records, but the ones that I could/would want to live with for the rest of my life if that be the case:Radiohead - Hail to the ThiefStereolab - Emperor Tomato Ketchup Aphex Twin - Selecte... | |
| Thoughts on Big Star "Thirteen" is one of my all time favourite songs.Agree, all three of their albums are excellent! | |
| Benchmark AHB2 power amp impressions? I've had the AHB2 for the past few weeks, and absolutely love it! Paired it with Hyperion HPS-738s and Dynaudio EX34s. Dead quiet, wonderful bass control.I've installed some Neutrik NL2FX connectors on my speaker cables and not sure how much of ... | |
| Your (perfect) record Radiohead - Kid AWilco - Yankee Hotel FoxtrotSonic Youth - Daydream NationPavement - Crooked Rain, Crooked RainBlur - 13Stereolab - Dots & LoopsArcade Fire - FuneralMassive Attack - Mezzanine | |
| Which band IS really America's Greatest (rock & roll band)? The Stooges/Iggy Pop | |
| How to make low end digital sound "not terrible" on higher end systems? If you're using your iPhone to send music via bluetooth to the 2qute dac, then that's your problem.Numerous ways to improve the sound, some mentioned above.-Directly connect your phone to the 2Qute.-Get a wifi streamer (chromecast, auralic, blueso... | |
| One DAC/integrated you could be happy with forever? If only Mytek would make a Bronx Integrated, or is PS Audio made a Directstream Sprout5000.Some day.. | |
| Is USB audio dying? @robr45 John Darko is great. I did the same test with my Auralic Aries streamer. Wifi sounds better to me, and is also recommended by Auralic.I use a AQ Carbon USB between the streamer and my Vega DAC. I've tried toslink, coax, Aes... USB sound... |