jasonsim
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| Top music streamer for 2019? Aurender N10’s? I use my iMac as my Roon Core server. I leave it on all the time. I thought Roon was some silly thing. But after having it for six months or so, I am hooked. The interface is great. And I like the radio feature. It is also great to have so much in... | |
| Top music streamer for 2019? Aurender N10’s? On the other hand, if you want to move up I would recommend a PS Audio DirectStream DAC Junior ($4000) or the Senior ($6000) with the bridge II. These option will give you a world class DAC and streamer built in. They are Roon endpoints too. Makes... | |
| Top music streamer for 2019? Aurender N10’s? If you want to use the DAC built in to the Gryphon you might just look into a Auralic Aries mini or the now equivalent. I used and still have my Aries Mini and it works great. It can unfold MQA. The built in DAC of the Aries is rubbish. So expec... | |
| Wharfedale - Reva/Diamond I love my Reva 3’s in gloss white! They look amazing! They also sound amazing. Soundstage is wide and midrange is wonderful. Full bodied vocals. The highs are also good. Not as much sparkle as my much more expensive Martin Logan electrostatic spea... | |
| Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like @erik_squires Hope all this helps! Let us know, if you decide to try a Luxman out. | |
| Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like HI Erik. I'm not sure I'm trained enough to notice any perceivable different between just turning it on and after about an hour or so warm-up. The sound is great immediately. When you take the unit out of idle, there is a 8 or so second period ... | |
| Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like hmm...not sure I understand what you are asking. But I will try.The Luxman is always in idle unless you unplug the cord. So pushing the power button on the unit just takes it out from idle and it's ready to go. It gets warm in about 30 minutes.... | |
| Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like I completely agree with Steve Huff's review of the Luxman 590-AXII. I purchased one last year to simplify my setup and have been totally pleased with the purchase. I love the sound in my system and the looks!I was able to sell off my separate am... | |
| Turntables I didn’t mean to be a downer for the original poster. Just wanted to give some bigger perspective. Now that I have over $5k in audiophile reissues that I painstakingly put together, I am kinda stuck. Each time I upgraded my DAC and CD player, I fo... | |
| Turntables I honestly recommend that you don’t get into vinyl. I started five years ago and if I had to do over, I probably wouldn’t. The money I have spent on vinyl is nuts. I would take the $1500 and upgrade your DAC or CD player. Not to mention the frustr... | |
| Simaudio Moon 310LP I had a 310LP for a few weeks and could not get used to it. The low frequency was just too much. Too much bass no matter my VTA settings. Sent it back and went with a Sky 20 SUT to the MM phono section in my Luxman integrated. I really wanted to l... | |
| Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD I have an Esoteric K-05 and it’s awesome. Won’t need another CD player ever. Everything sounds great on it. I have a PS Audio DirectStream DAC Jr that I use for Tidal Streaming via Roon. It also sounds awesome. If I didn’t have $5k or more investe... | |
| Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ? Pass gets lots of accolades and praise, so they must be good! I have really no experience with them. I have a Luxman L-590AxII integrated. It's full class A power. Sounds spectacular and has a built in phono stage, which is also excellent. Oth... | |
| Integrated Amplifier I also like the Cambridge Audio CXA80! I actually love mine! It’s only $1K and a true bang for the buck. If you are looking for something up-market, I bet the Cambridge Edge A integrated sounds even better. It’s $5k and man it looks beautiful! I’d... | |
| Upgrade my power conditioner? Thanks Elizabeth. I already have a Shunyata ZR1 duplex wall outlet that I plug the P12 into. I might get another outlet for my smaller system downstairs. I might try the PS Audio offering or other. There are so many outlets available these daysJason |