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| Gumby vs Yggy You haven't mentioned whether or not your Gumby was the multibit version. Either way the Yggy is an upgrade. If your Gumby was multibit, I'm relatively certain the power supply is the biggest part of the upgrade to Yggy. | |
| Speaker distance @geoffkait Thank you. | |
| Why do some amps provide more output power when using a balanced connection? .... and not only does Al possess a vast subject matter knowledge, but his ability to articulate his knowledge, resourcefulness in finding other relevant information (including schematics) on the Internet and overall kind demeanor is exemplary. I ... | |
| Speaker distance The XLO Test CD Speaker Placement track is a fool-proof method for determining OPTIMUM locations for ANY room and for ANY degree of room treatment, including no room treatment, for a constant listener position. @geoffkait Can you describe (in writ... | |
| CD player for heavy metal up to $400 I didn’t know CD players were genre-specific. +1The Emotiva I recommended is metal and so is the remote :) | |
| Speaker distance Golden Ear Trition Reference (pair) set apart 7 feet (essentially form an equilateral triangle to the PLP). | |
| New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions The source is actually more important than the DAC.@audioengr That is interesting and appreciated information Steve. I’ll have to "digest" that for a bit before making any moves, but I certainly will keep it in mind.Of course, I do realize and hav... | |
| Why do some amps provide more output power when using a balanced connection? gdhal, did you misread Mark's post? He described the difference between 12dB and 18dB as "not at all insignificant", same as you.@bdp24 (and OP)Yes, I did misread the OPs post. Please accept my sincere apology. | |
| DVD by Oppo 205 The UDP-205 can upscale, but may not, depending on how you set the output resolution (setting). | |
| Why do some amps provide more output power when using a balanced connection? I'll leave the answer to your question to those better suited to answer it than I, however, I can tell you that 6 db difference between SE and XLR is *not* insignificant. | |
| Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back? @contuzzi - nothing funny per se, but if you care to post the source of your measurement claims I’ll see what I can find out off board.@kosst_amojan - I surmise your post was directed at me, not tuxedocat. Apologies if I'm mistaken. :)contuzzi/ko... | |
| New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions But did you drive only the Shiit DAC from 2 different S/PDIF sources or use 2 different S/PDIF cables?This will tell you whether it is jitter immune or not.Hi Steve. More than two sources actually, however, I get what your saying (and have no disa... | |
| My first post Welcome ponchit to an entertaining and often contentious forum! +1I'd add that this can be a rather informative forum as well. Many all-things-audio experienced and kind folks here that I for one am grateful impart their knowledge. The challenge a... | |
| Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back? what qualifies someone as a purveyor of accuracy in something as subjective as loudspeaker evaluation. I gave my subjective opinion ..I am an un-jaded first time poster who hasnt been influenced by reviewers or flavor of the month hype. Fair enoug... | |
| Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back? I just love when first time posters on the forum are able to offer such insightful information, irrespective of whether or not the information is accurate or inaccurate. |