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| Really Inexpensive Systems That Sounded Great? Tekton Lore Aiyima A07 chip amp Schiit Modi DAC Wiim Mini Streamer The weakest link here is the Aiyima amp. Upgrade it with a Van Alstine SET 120 amp like I did or maybe a Schiit amp. | |
| Thoughts about the "Cheapaudioman" on YouTube He does seem to push a lot of Emotive, He is getting a 1099 from Emotiva for 2022 so it's kind of his job to promote them. I think he sincerely likes their products as well, but obviously his channel pushes a few brands very hard. Same with Gis... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers I have heard some excellent arguments for WiFi due to all the possibilities for noise introduction through Ethernet. Routers and switches are very noisy devices…so if you’re not going to obsess over audiophile Ethernet cable, switches, and routers... | |
| Those singers you enjoy,....that don't really have a great voice? Roger Waters Tom Petty Kurt Cobain | |
| HELP!!!! Newbie looking for a decent 2 channel power amp in the $1,000 range Van Alstine Vision SET 120 power amp. Haven’t heard better for anywhere close to 1K. | |
| Who says studio monitors are "cold and analytical"? Studio monitors have low distortion to bring out that analytical feel....but they also typically use Class D amps & DSP, which can create a cold and sterile presentation with an unnatural timbre...too much leading edge and sharpness. Not alw... | |
| Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality? The DAC is much more important. I like to go optical off the streamer to prevent noise from being transmitted from the streamer. | |
| Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there? @kenjit I would love to hear if you have left the sidelines and purchased your first system. Tell us what you own please. | |
| Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused For me I don’t care for the control room sound that monitors like Genelec produce. I respect what they do but don’t enjoy music through them….the sound is too edgy and analytical. | |
| What Gear Has Disappointed You? Vincent Audio SV-500 hybrid amp. It was sterile, lean, and bright sounding. It sounded like bad Class D, even though it was AB with a tube input stage. The person who bought it from me loved it though so taste matters. | |
| Denafrips Ares II - Why did you sell? @alvin1118 is the new Denafrips Ares Anniversary edition worth upgrading for current Ares II owners? https://www.denafrips.com/ares-12th | |
| DACs that do well without a preamp @fastfreight thanks for explaining. I didn't mention but probably obvious is synergy. The combined sound of a preamp and power amp can of course be more preferred than the individual character of each piece. | |
| DACs that do well without a preamp i tried several DACs w analogue volume control. All sounded better through my preamp. I guess If you do not have a good preamp, it is a nice way to go. A good preamp improves the sound to my ears, that I have tried. @fastfreight IME, if you... | |
| Do YOU have a flat frequency response in your room? Amplitude at frequency is one piece of the puzzle. The real question is where the dip or bump is. From 1.5k to 3k a bump will create a bright speaker and a dip will create a polite speaker. Having said that measurements can be misleading as mi... | |
| Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings? There are times where low ballers will offer 30-50% but are prepared to pay much closer to ask price. I know this because when I ignore their offers they keep coming back with higher offers…but I still ignore them because IMO they are more likely ... |