markalarsen
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| streaming DACs around $4k +1 on PS Audio. The software upgrades are free. My father-in-law has the Jr., and I have the Sr. Both are excellent. | |
| Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference? The next step is galvanic isolation. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/improving-streaming-sq | |
| What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why? @marqmike I remember those shops in SLC from the 70’s. | |
| Bad case of upgrade fever Sell your DAC and Bryston BDP-1. Buy a PS Audio Direct Stream DAC and add a Bridge II. This will give you an excellent DAC and Streamer. PS Audio will continue to upgrade your DAC for free. Add footers to your speakers. Next upgrade: add a power r... | |
| Bad case of upgrade fever Admitting you are addicted is not the first step to recovery. | |
| Chord Dave Replacement Bel Canto Black EX DAC/Control Preamp. | |
| Is now a good time to buy a pre-owned DAC? A high-end three to five year old DAC will give you top-notch performance. You, however, may miss some SOTA features, such as a MQA decoder and an Ethernet connection. BTW, I agree with Eric. | |
| Joseph RM25si vs DeVore Fidelity Gibbon 3XL Joseph Audio Prism is the current model. | |
| Do $2k speakers + DSP = $50k speakers? Big boxes only are necessary for low bass. If you properly integrate stand mounted speakers with subwoofers, it becomes competitive with their bigger box siblings. If the tweeter and midrange speakers are the same, a pair of subwoofers sounds grea... | |
| Need speaker suggestion for a larger room! +1 YG Acoustics Carmel | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? Bel Canto Design REF600M and the Black EX. | |
| Improving streaming SQ I understand you also like the SOtM switch. Still, it is $800. I am using Cardas Ethernet cables and the “Black Box” ($100) for galvanic isolation. I run my Router into a 24 port switch to my system using CAT6 into a four-port switch. Will replaci... | |
| Improving streaming SQ @audioengr Which is superior in terms of sound quality? The Ethernet or USB input on the DAC? | |
| What is the best USED Speaker Under $10,000 @soix +1. If you can buy JA Pearls for under $10K, do it. Good luck. | |
| What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles? Fink |