kzhtoo
Senior Member

DSJ converts MQA to DSD. Have you taken a position that that how you should judge MQA format? I personally don’t find MQA exceptionally better or...

Don’t you need a true MQA DAC first and foremost if you want to evaluate MQA format? Saying a bunch of things without doing this ^ first is just...

Get there already! :) If I’m shopping for $25k system, I’ll be at Mike’s tomorrow. Mike also has the Revel you like coming in on trade, just...

Out of curiosity, I order an AQVOX SE, which should arrive next week. Can’t wait to find out if it plays nice with Gigafoil. It will first replace my...

I meant wall wart, Mike. Keces I now use on Nucleus is P3. But I’m strictly talking about streaming Tidal, which I now use 100%.

Good point. When I used SMPS on Nucleus, it was on a separate AQ Niagra 1000 conditioner as other equipments, which are on Denali 6000T. Now I...

If you use direct Ethernet connection to the DAC, PS to the server running Roon Core is irrelevant.

Very nice system. It seems everything in your system have been changed except the speakers.

IMO Magico full range sealed bass cannot be offset with any subs. Also, if Magico sounds forced, it’s probably because it’s underpowered. The nature...

Thanks for the info. It’s very helpful.

I can’t help but smell a bit of hypocrisy here. ^

My wife once asked me who is this Mike I keep giving my money to. Now there’re two Mike’s..I’m not sure if this is a good or bad thing for me. ...

Despite what some people may force themselves to believe, streaming is the future and the present. It has been obvious for quite some time now.

Thank you Jeff for the info. Have you compared Gigafoil alone in the chain vs. Gigafoil + AQVOX SE in the chain? I think the question a few of us...

How is Strads bass performance in your room, Gene? If Strads is enough, I think S5 mk2 should be plenty of speaker for your room.