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| How do SVS subwoofers compare to REL? Congrats. It’s such a reward when you can get things to mesh! Are you still liking the SVS? Had time to play with any room nodes?Yes, I am very happy with the SVS SB-2000 and PC-2000. I think those ended up being very good recommendations for me.... | |
| Bests way to connect two input sources to one set of speakers? The web page is a bit confusing, but this looks like it would also work:The Decware Zen Switchbox model ZSB http://www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.htmlAm I right? | |
| Bests way to connect two input sources to one set of speakers? > How is the niles controlled? Must one use a 12 volt trigger?Yes, for the Niles SPK-1.The discontinued model, the ABS1, does not need a trigger. I saw the ABS1 for sale on ebay. | |
| Bests way to connect two input sources to one set of speakers? @reubent> No time to go into details at the moment. However, if you want more detail, I can get back to you in a couple of days....Yes, thanks. Here's my equipment:Receiver: Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1070Amp: Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Stereo Amplifier... | |
| Bests way to connect two input sources to one set of speakers? > The best way to invite a divorce....💩🤡Haha. Yes, indeed! | |
| Bests way to connect two input sources to one set of speakers? I found the Niles SPK-1 Speaker Level A-B Switcher; 12V-Triggered | Niles Audio https://www.nilesaudio.com/product/speaker-level-b-switcher-12v-triggered-FG00240Cost is around $130 I think. The discontinued item is the Niles ABS1 Black (FG00271) S... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? @usery> What DAC/s are they?Here are the DAC’s I’m using. I have a different one in each room:Onkyo P-3000R (preamp + DAC)Oppo UDP-205 (preamp + DAC)Yamaha AS-801 (amp + DAC)Focusrite Scarlet 6i6Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6Focusrite Scar... | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? The Oppo UDP-205 Ultra seems to have all the functionality I’m looking for, and the price is reasonable compared to other options. Here are its connections:XLR L & R outputs YESRCA L & R outputs YESRCA subwoofer output YESoptical output YE... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? @usery I know about the RaspberryPi and HiFiberry Dac. I’m concerned that won’t give me the sound quality I’m seeking. However, the approach of using a general purpose computer running some Linux flavor has become my preferred option. I just decid... | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? OK, now I understand that even though the Anthen STR preamp has all the connectors I most wanted, the functionality I wanted/expected on those connections is largely not implemented. Too bad because this looks like a nice piece of equipment. | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? From the Anthen STR preamp spec sheet. What does this mean: "Ethernet port for ARC"? Does that mean that it does not have normal network functionality such as the ability to play files from a local NAS device?Connections:4 balanced XLR analog audi... | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? The Anthem STR preamp looks awesome. Here are its connections: XLR L & R outputs YES, plus subs RCA L & R outputs YES RCA subwoofer output YES optical output ? (optional for me) coax out ? (optional for me) headphone jac... | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? @glennewdick> really sounds like you want a pre amp with a built in DACOK, sounds like a good suggestion. However, I haven't even found a preamp + DAC that has all these connections. Do you know of one? | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? The Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus is one I looked at so far. Here are its connections:XLR L & R outputs YESRCA L & R outputs YESRCA subwoofer output NOoptical output YEScoax out YESheadphone jack YESEthernet RJ45 connection NOWiFi connecti... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? @mtraesbo I do like the suggestion of using my laptop (or phone) as the remote control. I already have all the hardware required in that case. I do not even need a wireless streamer. All I need is the right software to make the phone or laptop act... |