wolfernyc

Responses from wolfernyc

DVR's and Apple TV sound
Thanks!  So with Streaming, at best you get 5.1?   What about HD cable tv content?  Is that pretty much the same as streaming?Regards -Bill 
Marantz 6011 or Anthem MRX 720?
Thx and good luck! 
Marantz 6011 or Anthem MRX 720?
did you ever make a choice?I'm considering an Anthem 720 to replace a Marantz 5009.  I don't like the lack of EQ control if you use audessy.  And I also hate that the marantz just stores one audio setup. I'd like the ability to switch between a fe... 
new Cartridge for Rega P1
Thx. I’ve been thinking about the Blue or the Nagaoka MP 110. But I’ve also been eying the Denon DL110 as an MC. But it’s about 100 bucks more than the MP110.btw just realized the rega is a P2. 
new Cartridge for Rega P1
Yes and probably.  Its been a month and they're on a lot.  The bass has really loosened up. They sound great btw. Hi end is way better than my prior speakers. If it wasn't a noticeable diff between the CD and TT I'd be less likely to look for an... 
new Cartridge for Rega P1
I don't think I'm going to ditch my system.  Maybe I'll upgrade the receiver next year but the rest sounds pretty good and will last me until I need hearing aids.  The Elyse was checked out by a decent dealer who thought it looked fine. But whe... 
new Cartridge for Rega P1
Thx!I think the purple ones are discontinued though, no? And the Elyse 2 is above my budget and seems to have mixed reviews. So I didn’t really consider it. I’d just get a new needle if I could but it seems like that’s not user serviceable.  
Phono Stage for Marantz 5009?
The new speakers are Sierra 2’s and definitely brighter than the old ones, which is why I went with them.  I think the old speakers kind of hid the muffled sound of my TT which now is a lot more obvious. My NAD doesn’t have any settings that can b... 
Phono Stage for Marantz 5009?
Question regarding the settings and dip switches some of these preamps have.   Are the adjustments only for compatibility's sake between receiver and tt or are they for tailoring the sound by ear?   Assuming you don't change receivers or cartridge... 
Phono Stage for Marantz 5009?
I will look into them.  Yes, they're reasonably priced.  Thx! 
Digital media server/players for a Skeptic?
Thx all! - I think I need to start with NAS and move all of my stuff off my PCs and Mac.  A good one that has backup options.  Then I can start to rip more of my collection to lossless and see how I like it.   Media monkey looks like a nice improv... 
Digital media server/players for a Skeptic?
Re Bluesound - so I'd still need a computer to rip CD's and NAS or something to store the music?    
Digital media server/players for a Skeptic?
Hmm, RE a Pi -  I could do that. How does the scanning part work - hook up a USB type CD reader? What do you use as a DAC? Thx! 
Digital media server/players for a Skeptic?
I could definitely get behind creating a dedicated linux or windows music server.  I have a spare micro sized lenovo that I could use.  It would just need more storage.   What music software do you use to manage music on linux that replaces itunes... 
Digital media server/players for a Skeptic?
Thank you.  So bluesound is basically storage and management of the music files, but the mytek does all of the decoding?    Can one skip the dedicated DAC and just go direct into a receiver's optical in from bluesound? The mytek's pretty far out...