dbtom2
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| Fiio x3ii or Fiio x5ii The HA-2 is an excellent accessory for personal listening. Makes my Shure 415 sing so sweetly. But,strapping it to a phone makes it a bit unwieldy if you want to listen while you're doing something like mowing the lawn or even just walking. You ne... | |
| Tidal streaming needle-drops? Mofimadness: Thanks for the link. :) | |
| What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by? Hey coli, tell me more. That DAC is on my audition shortlist. Why didn't you like it? | |
| Whats playing on your system today? A buddy of mine gave me a CD of an album called Re-Inventions: Best of the Vanguard Years by Sandy Bull. My friend said it was he was one of the first 'World Music' artists. Just amazing music. I listened to the first track, "Blend" and immediatel... | |
| Tidal streaming needle-drops? Though I am certain I've heard needle-drops while streaming "hi-res" from HD-Classics, I am pretty sure that the sound you heard on this album is part of the musical arrangement. I could be wrong. Is this album even available on LP? It was release... | |
| Streamer and DAC Combo or separates Hey Amal (Not "Jamal" + apologies)If you can give Roonserver a trial, I suggest that first. This would reveal whether the linux build will work on the NAS you have. Visit the Roon Community Forum:https://community.roonlabs.comIt reads like you're ... | |
| Streamer and DAC Combo or separates Hey Jamal,There's no substitute to visiting your local hifi dealers to see and hear what they offer.You mentioned the PS Audio Directstream DAC w/ Bridge 2 and that's a well-reviewed device but it presumes you have a NAS or file server with the au... | |
| Streamer and DAC Combo or separates What's your budget? What kinds of recordings (resolution, format) do you have and what kinds do you see in your future?Like lalitk said, it's a good time to be shopping for streamers. | |
| thanks to Audiogon I have always wondered why so many Audiogon sellers had perfect feedback ratings. Now I know why. Now I wish I had never read this post. As a newcomer, I regularly scan what's available, pricing, etc. looking to educate myself so that I make a goo... | |
| 120 gb MP3 Player for Auto Stereo Kenwood Excelon DDX9903S Why not just use a usb stick? Load it at home and play on the road?Am I right when I see that this Kenwood model supports both Apple & Android devices? But an iPod is out because of FLAC, right? So we're down to Android devices in that ballpar... | |
| Roon 1.2 SQ Differences And Helpful Info. Etc. Hello bg1968I use a MacMini as a Roon server. I have used iTunes for years to add and maintain my library. I simply set Roon to "Watch" at my iTunes library and everything appears in Roon. I don't recommend using the Roon "Organized" setting to ma... | |
| How To Improve The Slow Traffic On Audiogon Systems Pages Well, I sure know what kind of pics get my attention when I'm on the web. This site always gets a click:http://www.itishifi.comSo maybe more pics of GF/W/BF/SO with the gear? | |
| Your most played music/song Roon reports the top 4 of my 25 Most Played (Since Jan 1, 2015) 1- Night Ride Home, Joni Michell2- Bright Size Life, Pat Metheny3- Ciaccona in G minor, for Violin and Piano, Jessica Lee4- Homecoming, Ray LaMontagneI wouldn't have guessed any of th... | |
| Roon?? Well, I am taking my time on a media player. Once the Roon Ready gear gets out and reviewed I will look harder. For me, the sound quality thru my Mac Mini and Geek Out DAC is good enough for now.That Exogal Comet DAC has caught my eye. Haven't he... | |
| Roon?? Hey Bubba,I’ve been following your post on the Roon forum. First, turn down the volume on your stereo rig. When playing Roon through put the volume control (lower right corner of Roon screen in the transport control bar) to max. Keep it there when... |