steakster
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| Streaming – Discovering Similar or New Music My experience with Tidal - w/o Roon. When using Tidal’s app on a laptop, I loved its automated functionality for discovering similar/new music. The automated functionality displayed artists and songs without the need for a manual search. Tidal ... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers - Some with engineering backgrounds use their education as an end point. They know all that needs to be known. - Others with engineering backgrounds use their education as a starting point. They use their knowledge-base as a platform to launch in... | |
| AES/EBU vs XLR cables for digital connection My Dell laptop (dedicated for streaming only) was super-tricked out with all the bells & whistles. A lot of time, effort & expense went into it. I mean a lot! When I finally compared it to a dedicated mid-priced streamer, the laptop was q... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @lemonhaze Glad to hear that it only took 40 years to make the right decision. Better late, than never. LOL! It would be fun to swap stories over a few Dark & Stormy’s. Many laughs to share. No doubt, you’ve accumulated a boatload more tale... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @lemonhaze . . . and sailing background and as a professional delivery skipper (now retired or maybe not 😉) Not! LOL. Nice to read about tips from a fellow sailor on this forum. Did you see ‘Race of the Century’ on Netflix? My experience is... | |
| Combination streamer and music server…without DAC audiotroy OP I have to write replies on my phone as it is easier to finger type as I h ad a stroke which was mentioned previously _ _ _ _ _ _ _ excerpted from this discussion. | |
| Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused OP: This is your first post on AudiogoN. The subtext is: You know more. Audiophiles know less. Quite an interesting way to introduce yourself to the community. Very Hollywood. LOL. | |
| Affordable WiFi streamer - simple but effective mods. Here is what I did with the Auralic Aries. _ _ _ _ _ 1. Replace the Intel 7260 HMW WiFi card with 8260 HMW WiFi card. The stock Intel 7260 HMW card has proven to be defective. This one is a drop-in replacement. It is 100% reliable. 2. Toss out... | |
| Adding a sub. - can i start with one? snapsc One more thing, if the sub is really going to be crossed 60hz or below, remember that there isn’t a heck of a lot of tone being created down there...its mostly grunts and groans and booms and ambience . . . Totally disagree. You just... | |
| Nordost Cable Listed in Order of Importance My list: #1. All power cords. No matter where located. #2. Digital cables #3. Umbilical cords between the LPS & the component. #4. Interconnects. #5. Speaker cables. Ultimately, they’re all important. Everything matters in a high resolut... | |
| 2019 Mac Pro vs. Roon yage Also, don't worry much about cables or boxes that regenerate signals (unless you have to run USB cable longer than 5 meters) True. Unless you wish to improve the sound quality. | |
| Basic switch....should I upgrade? Audiosciencereview doesn‘t listen, measures the wrong things and is frightfully opinionated +1 The best way to demonstrate lack of experience - and lack of understanding of audio component synergy - on an audiophile forum is to cite ASR. It’s ... | |
| Streaming vs Physical Media @lalitk Keetakawee @Fidelizer-Audio provides excellent customer service. Be sure to be clear on how you plan to use the AirStream. That will determine how he formats the firmware. For my WiFi, the AirStream was formatted as an access point - not... | |
| Cable recommandations @jasonbourne52 - aka - formerly @roberjerman _ _ _ _ _ Is he reaching out for help? Does he need an intervention? Why does he want to dissuade others from exploring & learning? _ _ _ _ _ Does he lie in wait? Since he joined in 2... | |
| What difference do power cables make? jasonbourne52 = formerly roberjerman (4319 posts) Member since 2016 Reminds me of my college buddy who was on the 6 year graduation track for his BA. Never got the degree. Not sure if he learned anything - but he had a great time. |