mayoradamwest
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| iPad as music server/player Airplay to Mcintosh MAC7200 upto audiophile quality? I don’t see any reason to believe you’d see any noticeable impact. Tidal will still stream CD quality and Airplay is lossless at that quality. I use Roon sometimes now, mainly because Airplay will not be able to stream full MQA, but I don’t know i... | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... @tdimler thanks! I watched several of the PS Audio videos on YouTube. I thought it was interesting that the founder specifically mentioned not really liking B&W, which makes me think the DirectStream and 802 might not be the best combo anyway.... | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... For clarification, I found a good price used on audiogon and usaudiomart. They do pop up from time to time and I jumped on one. There is a great price on the PS Audio as well. I mean, that’s why we’re all here, on the forums of a used marketplace,... | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... happy to try the Naim when it becomes available. Until it's out there and has reviews, I need a DAC, and found a good price on the Manhattan. Even if I resell it, I doubt I'll lose money. | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... @audiotroy I appreciate that, but I'm more interested in comparing in-home with someone who has a PS Audio or Lumin at this point. @1graber2 good suggestion. I'd never heard of that group until now. Will look into it! I've got 3 DACs now, so a sho... | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... @chachi112 It was tough finding reviews of the S1 and it seems a little out of date with the X1 arriving. That said, I would love to hear them side by side. The nice thing about the Manhattan is that I have the Brooklyn already, so I know I genera... | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... all, I appreciate the suggestions for PS Audio. As you can tell, it was second on my list. I did order the Manhattan II, but if anyone is in the SF Bay Area and would like to set up a side by side comparison, I'd be interested. My only other optio... | |
| Narrowed to 3: 802D3, Sopra 3, Reference 3 @joey_v that’s awesome! My daughter is 2 but I hope she asks for violin instead of Rafi ;) even with my placeholder 805 D3 I’m amazed how good these things sound. They just need a sub or two. Will certainly report back when the 802s arrive. | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... @1graber2 there are quite a few that are integrated amps or pre-amps that have a DAC as an afterthought. My question was around the best one that specifically does streaming and DAC. Anyway, I ordered a Manhattan, as I couldn't find a single compa... | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... @amg56 if you’re referring to bluesound as just a streamer, then it’s not too interesting as it still doesn’t support AirPlay. As a DAC it’s not even close to the same league as the Mytek (either of them). | |
| DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio... Thanks all. I was leaning Manhattan, as I do quite like the sound of the Brooklyn, but wasn’t sure if I was missing some obvious options. The Lumin X1 looks pretty amazing but it’s 2x the cost of the Manhattan. As for the Roon interface, I’m guess... | |
| Best Loudspeakers for Rich Timbre? Are you all sure this isn't a troll? I mean, the question, as posed, is pretty much the same as asking "Best Loudspeakers for Good Sound." Not sure why you all are wasting time answering. | |
| Help me upgrade my speakers? If you want bass extension and are considering the 805D3 (which I own), I would instead point you to a used pair of 804 D3. There are usually several on audiogon for under 7k and the sound wonderful in smaller spaces. The 805 D3 are amazing, but i... | |
| Narrowed to 3: 802D3, Sopra 3, Reference 3 I replaced the Rotel RB-1582mkii with the MC452 2 days ago and it completely changed the sound in my room. I’m astonished at the bass out of these 805D3s. I doubt I’ll need a sub in this room with the 802s. I’m excited to see how much better it wi... | |
| Optimal Volume and Settings for Mytek Brooklyn @uberwaltz I’m not playing the Rotel that loud when I get distortion. |