Recent content by GoldTone

I decided to skip the AC Zero (which is $400) and move up the line to the Azure Dragon (which is just over $800). I figure since I'll be pairing it with a much more expensive DAC (I'm still deciding on an upgrade, currently running a Metrum Pavane) I might as well get something nicer. The Azure...

Smart of them to round out the lineup. They've always had a number of disc-based players, which made it odd that there was less choice for their streaming units. I still love CD but I feel like less and less of my friends do these days. It makes sense for them to place a big emphasis there...

Good times, I remember going from VHS to Laserdisc (or at least what few titles I could get my hands on), and then being blown away by DVD when that came out. I remember the HD media wars with HD DVD versus BluRay. I chose HD DVD but eventually got both. And I'll never forget my first "HDTV"...

Stunning!

Wow Soulnote and Audionet, two lesser known brands that I really enjoy. Beautiful system!

I'm considering the AC Zero power cable but wondering if it isn't worth moving up to to Azure Dragon instead. I know the price is quite a bit higher but maybe worth it? Any insight there? I've been using the Signal Cable MagicPower cables for ages and feel my system has really outgrown them by now.

I don't think I am. I'm not trying to be argumentative at all, so please don't take this the wrong way. And I'm aware that there is technically no set standard that totally governs I2S outputs when done via HDMI. However there are a few common types of pin configuration that have emerged which...

I'm new here, already started a thread before realizing I should post here. I was doing some research about an upcoming DAC upgrade, which brought me to some useful threads here. I figured I might as well join and participate as best I can.

Thank you for the replies (and the warm welcome). My most recent upgrade is the Eversolo T10 transport. That replaces my old SOtM SMS-200 which only had USB output. I'll be upgrading my DAC next. Everything I'm considering seems to have I2S over HDMI and should work with my new T10. I have...

I'm new here, looks like a cool place to read and interact with fellow audio lovers. I was wondering what people are using for I2S cables, now that the HDMI standard is used by a larger number of transports and D/A converters? I know some of them use different pin configurations so that's...