audioman2015
Responses from audioman2015
| Good sounding head unit / NAV for car? I am looking into the Kenwood and Pioneer NAV systems. I am not planning on playing anything more than redbook or streaming Tidal. I have some portable daps that I can connect to phone, etc but I would like something all integrated instead of ha... | |
| Need Help Ripping My CD Collection Exact Audio Copy. I was able to rip about a 1000 cds rapidly by adding 2 additional rom drives to my computer. EAC allows you to have 3 instances running so one could rip 3 discs at a time. | |
| What is most important part of a system? The quality of recording that you are playing is the most important. A good recording will bring out the best even in a mediocre system and a bad recording will make the most expensive systems sound not listenable. | |
| Streaming Tidal - What hardware is out there beyond the Bluesound For Hifi: Android phone -> Chromecast Audio -> Audio GD Interface -> DAC. | |
| Power an amp and component with batteries instead of direct outlet power? The clock in my dac is battery powered and the sound is much more solid (grounded, coherent). Clocks are very sensitive to noise. | |
| Looking for an amplifer Parasound A21 x2. Bi-amp those speakers. | |
| Tips on dealing with audio dealers You can try to negotiate on all MSRP prices. It never hurts to ask. I recommend creating a relationship with a small audio specialty shop that deals with manufacturers that you are interested in. I was able to get a substantial discount just by... | |
| Surround Processor / Pre Amp / 3D Sound Field Interesting responses. It seems so complicated now. I remember I connected the Yamaha DDP-1 and the only calibration I performed was the level of each of the speaker in 5.1 surround. This was on a very entry level system. It was able to create... | |
| Surround Processor / Pre Amp / 3D Sound Field I'm sure improving the room acoustics will help but I still remember the days of the original Sony Dolby Digital / DTS receivers and the Yamaha Dolby Digital decoder add on. Room then had no treatments either. If anyone knows of any processor th... | |
| Surround Processor / Pre Amp / 3D Sound Field Thank you for the advice. I do not believe it is an Audyssey issue or any type of calibration. I think it is the limitation of the equipment. In the past equipment that I have used (mainly with Dolby Digital and DTS formats), the equipment will de... | |
| Buy Smart Japan I haven't used that particular service but have purchased from Price Japan and also Ebay with Japanese sellers with a good rating. I have had no issues with service and ended up with big savings long as you are okay taking the risk of not having ... | |
| Should I update my preamp or buy new one? Why do you want to upgrade? Is there something missing or lacking in your current preamp? | |
| Agoners: Need Advice! Have 3K to spend on an Amp, what do I do with no way to audition? Parasound A21 $2500 new. Already proven to stand the test of time. | |
| Motherboard SDIF Output Or Soundcard gdnrbob: Yes there is a significant difference. The sound is tighter with a lower noise floor. USB ports on computers are VERY noisy devices and the Wyrd repeater helps. What I like about it is that it uses a linear power supply (the adapter i... | |
| Looking for suggestions on a used amp or new. $2000/ budget I also recommend the Parasound A21. I have 2 of them along with the A23 to switch back and forth between 2 channel and surround sound duties. I don't think you can do better for the price on something that has been proven to stand the test of ti... |