nycjlee
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| Qobuz. @dbphd sorry for the delayed response. In both cases, using the Ethernet render built into the QX5 and using the Aurender and streaming via USB, Qobuz sounds better than Tidal. In fact, I just cancelled my Tidal membership. | |
| Buzzing sound from Peachtree Nova 150 - anybody else had similar experience? Kevinjkim, just a thought... I would try using a power conditioner. Depending on the region and country, the power can be “dirty”. I had an amp that hummed a few years back, uses a power conditioner and it resolved the issue. Many amps have a powe... | |
| Digital output from Oppo 103 CDP? I have the OPPO BDT-101CI and it works fine via toslink optical to the Ayre Codex. Great DAC by the way. Note, SACD is only supported via HDMI or analog out. | |
| Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming @ron17, I’m based in the US. My subscription is showing as Qobuz Studio in the Aurender. I’m on the 30 free trial, but it did say that if I don’t cancel, the subscription will continue after 30 days. I’m currently listening to John Coltrane’s Blue... | |
| Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming I was able to stream in full 24bit/192kHz. That’s what what was showing on my DAC. :) | |
| Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming Those of you guys using Tidal as a reference to compare streaming to CDs, there is hope. Spent last night comparing Qobuz to Tidal and Qobuz gets you so much closer to CD sound than Tidal ever did. In my system, I use to think it was the streame... | |
| Qobuz. Finally got into the Qobuz BETA program in the US. Music streamer: Aurender N100H DAC: Ayre QX5/20Setup the Qobuz account online and then on the Aurender. Tidal was already setup on the aurender. I spent the last several hours a/b comparing Tidal ... | |
| Aesthetix MIMAS Any owners out there? I recently heard this integrated powering a pair of Vandersteen Treo CTs and I thought it sounded terrific. In my opinion, one of the best integrated I have heard in a long time coming in at around $7k. Not as detailed compa... | |
| Rogue audio amp thoughts Also keep in mind that the Sphinx is a class D hybrid. If you have the funds, I would look into the Asethetix Mimas integrated amp. Its also a hybrid, tube pre amp section but with a class a/b SS amp section. In my opinion, one the best integrat... | |
| Choice of Integrated amp It’s a bit more expensive but I would also look into either a used Ayre AX5 or the new Aesthetix Mimas integrated. The Aesthetix would probably sound great with your speakers. I heard them a few a weeks ago and they sounded fantastic, especially i... | |
| Hegel H360 vs Accuphase E470 I would take a serious listen to the Aesthetix Mimas integrated rated at 150w at 8ohms. This is Aesthetix’s first integrated and they did it right. I heard them powering a set of Vandersteen Treo CT his past weekend and it’s one of the best integr... | |
| Which Amp to complete my system? What’s your price range? I just listen to the Aesthetix Mimas integrated rated at 150w@8ohms this past weekend and it sounded awesome. I’m my opinion, well worth the price and more. It had the warm tube sweetness with solid state power. I think... | |
| Integrated amplifier search If you’re serious about the peachtree, I would consider buying it from crutchfield. They have a 60 day return policy and a flat $10 return shipping fee. Well worth the $10 dollars if you ask me not to drive 2 1/2 hours. It worth the gas alone. Pl... | |
| Audioquest Makenzie XLRs I agree with @nrenter, I would not go crazy on cables with your system. I’m also a fan of AQ cables. Solid performance and neutral sounding in my opinion. If you can get a great deal on the AQ Mackenzie cables (seems like a good price for $110), I... | |
| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. Roger, great advice! When I owned a pair of Harbeth C7s, I ran into the same issue. The speakers were rated 6ohms. I was using a Rogue Cronus Magnum 2 and tested with both the 4ohms and 8ohms taps before deciding on 8ohms. The bass was just bett... |