Recent content by bmichels

I am proposed a 3 years old W20. My main fear is that the batteries will soon have to be replaced, and what is the cost (and the possibility) to replace them. So... I wonder what is the expected battery life of the W20’s batteries and the replacement cost when it will be needed. Also, is there...

I have a question: while I will have my Aurender connected to my DAC for HiFi listening, can my home SONOS system also use the Aurender to play another music from the Aurender HD ( the SONOS will need to see the Aurender as a NAS and have access to his HD) ? thanks in advance

I am very interested in the LUMIN X1 as a "single box" alternative to a streamer + an external DAC, but... I would like to understand what is the real difference between a LUMIN player (marketed as a streamer with a built-in DAC) and ... a "streaming DAC" (like Brinkmann nyquist, Auralic Vega...

I have a room that is too short to place the speakers away from the wall. So I wonder if it is possible to get a very goos sound with the Speakers against the wall, or even more appropriate for my room, with some In-Wall speakers ? what are the best audiophile (in any exists) IN-WALLS...

The AK380's successor is finally announced :-) The AK Ultima SP1000 to be launched at MUNICH this week. more info here: http://www.quebecaudio.com/index.php/astellkern-launches-new-product-lines-at-high-end-2017-munich/ • Dual AK4497EQ DAC • Octa-Core CPU to optimize system performance...

Anyone heard about this Swiss mediaserver : the Orpheus Absolute Mediaserver (Audio + Video) It can play CD/DVD/Blueray and also RIP CD/DVD. The latest version include 2 headphone out : SE jack 6,5mm + Balanced 4 pins XLR !

How to Use an external DSD-DAC while SACD playback I read that for some copyright reasons, SACD players have an internal DAC because they are not supposed to output DSD to an external DAC while playing SACD. (while they can use an external DAC when playing RedBook CD) Is it always the case ...

Do CD/SACD players compromise on redbook CD playback quality ? I have +1000 RB CD, but also few SACD. Since I need to buy a player, I thought that a CD/SACD player will be more universal than a "plain" CD player. But... I do not want to compromise on CD Playback for the opportunity to play few...

Since I need a CD player AND a good DAC, I am considering the ESOTERIC K-01x but also the EMM LAB XDS-1, the VITUS SCD-025, the T+A PDP 3000HV, the TAD D-1000 and of course... the Accuphase DP-720 ! Does anyone know how they compare ( as CD player but ALSO as USB DAC) ? Do each have specific...

Is there a music server/CD Player which can PLAY a CD and in the same time Rip it on it's HD ? This will be a great time saving : everytime I play a CD, it is also saved as a HighRes music file ! ! It may be tricky, but.... may be a Music server with a built-in CD-Player that read ahead of...

What high-Efficiency speakers can you suggest for my Eddie Curent headphone/speaker Tube Amp ? For speakers, it output ONLY 3 Watts ! thanks in advance

May be a new contender for the "best DAC" in the 10.000 $ price range ? A beauty ! A very high quality DAC coming from UK that is not very well known:the VAD new dual mono DAC-12 DSD from Valve Audio Design. 2 totally separate DAC engines: one for PCM and one for DSD ! This...

I read in another forum that ARC will come with a new version that should support DSD. Anyone has infos about this ?

I will be interested to hear people comments on this high end (and good looking ! ) DAC. Indeed I have now to decide which DAC to purchase to feed my new tube headphone Amp Eddie Current 4-45. I have now in my list : - TAD DA1000 - NAGRA HD DAC - Berkley Design reference DAC (for it's...

The AMR DP-777 has a very good reputation. It includes Tubes as well as 2 different DAC chips (one 16 bits and one HD for 24 bits). I just read that there is a new SE edition, that seems to be a major upgrade to the original 777 !. -->Will it replace the original 777 ? What will be the...