jim204

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Can Streamed Music Sound Better than any other source?
@gawdblessYes I heartily agree about the streaming abilities of the BBC but they are using the most quality that they are allowed by the EU ( maybe we'll get our airwaves back after Brexit ) . They already put out two streams for people to sample ... 
My experience after lost of 20k$
"PC Audio" gives streaming a bad name. @ssfasNow that is definitely a brazen statement, I hope from PC Audio you mean a computer you can buy off the shelf and not a bespoke thing you can build yourself or get biult for you. I have a PC I have bui... 
Many seem to be talking about their last system .
I have just retired and now have no time for the upgrade cycle anymore.In a nutshell I am quite happy now with what I posess and to that end I will only want to service things now so that is why I puchased the best things I could to last me untill... 
More expensive DAC the answer?
Have you thought of trying swapping over the speaker leads on one speaker just in case you have a phase problem. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I have just purchased a 24/96 file of the pianist Igor Levit called Alive.The quality of the recording is stunning and I have to say it is the best piano recording I have heard. It is probably not for everyone but it is definitely worth it if you ... 
What software to play .dsf or dsd files for Windows 10?
coach59, I agree with you also that the music is all but unfortunately we have to learn the tech so we can sit down and just listen. Yes Roon is also full of crud and all I really want to do is go into a hard drive select a music file , select to ... 
Pieces of music that digital can't get right
I have just downloaded the 24/96 file of Igor Levit called Life. It is the equivalent of two CDs and I am stunned by the quallity of it and if this is a recording that digital can't get right I will eat my Stax phones. The recording places you up ... 
What software to play .dsf or dsd files for Windows 10?
I have just taken out a trial of Roon and I have to say it far outshines J River which I have used for two or three years. The main differences are it is far more detailled and dynamic, files have got a new life in them that was not noticed with J... 
Roon Vs JRIVER MC 24 sound quality comparison on PC to DAC
Roon beats J River by a mile, it's more dynamic more detailed and is so so clean. I don't think it is worth the money each year but I have listened to many players and I think it has the rest of them beat but it is a pure beast to get your head ar... 
I am a "Moron"
When I interjected with what's your point I really meant don't bow down to luddites who will not listen to anything but vinyl and be assured that you are probably listening to superior technical sound and they are the morons. Remember also that wi... 
I am a "Moron"
And your point is ? 
Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors?
You're not looking for much are you , some people could spend thirty grand and not get half of that. 
Can Streamed Music Sound Better than any other source?
Yes I would heartily agree about the quality of the BBC broadcasts as being beautifully clean and dynamic and most probably the best radio recording and broadcasts going. In I think 2016 they broadcast the Proms in 16/48khz flac and also binaural ... 
Where to put one's best power cords??
I don't have a best as they are all from the same stable and now I know the best is all round and musically the best I could afford. 
Cannot find perfect sound
I think one because they are probably a centimetre from your ear drum and two they are blasting may100 db as well and maybe they have damaged your eardrums so much that you now can't differentiate good from bad. Them earbuds'll do it every time.