ron17

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Looking for more transparency.
I've used Nordost cables for years and really love them. The original (version 1) cables are very detailed, transparent and a little lean. If your system is on the warm or dark side they will be a good fit. I would look for Frey or Tyr and ag... 
On order, new receiver
I’ve been thinking about the same model....looking forward to hearing about it. 
Quad 2905
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Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming
@nycjleeThanks for the info. I went to their website to see if I could get more info and see a sign up tap stating"Join the waitlist to become a US Beta tester" .....  Is that what you did?I also have a friend (that uses an Aurender) in the US tha... 
Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming
@nycjlee I too have been looking forward to the release of Qobuz in the US but was told recently that the full release (including 24/192 resolution) would be delayed another month or two.  Are you in the US, and are you using the trial version?   
Innuous Zenith Mk III Arrives Tomorrow
@oldschool1948   I had a similar experience while using the EQ within Roon's DSP.  I would set or adjust a EQ filter WHILE listening to music and go back and forth to judge if I had used enough attenuation.  While going back and forth I would get ... 
Audiogon’s transaction fees
A month ago I wanted to list an item and went through the same thing. Couldn’t find listing fees so I called a fellow Agon friend and ask him about listing fees. We both ended up going through a 'mock listing' of the same item and came up with dif... 
Audiogon’s transaction fees
The real answer here is that there are 2 pricing structures on Agon. A tier structure for older members and a % based structure for newer members. The only way to find out which one you are in is to go through the process of creating an ad 'mock... 
Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming
@jafant Yes please explain....Have you heard a quality streaming system? 
Innuous Zenith Mk III Arrives Tomorrow
@stebrn I'd be happy to share my thoughts on what I have tried and liked as far as isolation and aftermarket power cords for my Innuos Zenith mk2 se.I will send you a PM to avoid any further conflict with the retailer on this thread. 
Innuous Zenith Mk III Arrives Tomorrow
Great news!  glad my suggestion worked for you.  Now to get on with some serious listening.  Let us know how it is sounding.  Also if/when you want to take the Zenith to the next level, look to the used market for power cords and isolation.  I wou... 
Help with choosing music server
+2 on the Innuos.  I went from using my mac to an Aurender and now to an Innuos.  The Innuos is by far the easiest to use and best sounding.  Using the Aurender + itunes was very time consuming just to rip 1 CD.  Insert the CD, create a folder, go... 
I like my system flat, no tone controls, no eq..........what is your preference, and why.
I think 2 channel purest believe using EQ or tone controls degrade the signal.  Using room treatments, proper speaker placement and fine tuning with cables is their cup of tea....To boost midrange or treble frequencies defusers are used.  To reduc... 
I like my system flat, no tone controls, no eq..........what is your preference, and why.
@gibsonian I wasn't inferring that having tone controls means one needs to adjust for every recording...I'm all for tone controls (if you need them).  I meant I prefer to adjust EQ for the problems with the speaker/room interaction one time and th... 
I like my system flat, no tone controls, no eq..........what is your preference, and why.
Hey Mr.D nice thread,I use EQ because of the room/speaker interaction not to compensate for poor recordings. I have measured a peak @ 42hz in my room that I have not been able to eliminate by speaker placement or room treatments.....When a bass...