Recent content by schmidtmike76

Sorry to flood this thread. I have my Mac mini set up in the same spot as my N05XD. I run the mini direct into my router then direct into my N05 fed by a Wireworld Ethernet cable. I have RAAT set up, is this the optimal way to listen for the best sound quality. I use tidal via Roon and my...

I’ve had my unit for 4 month's now. The break in time was substantial on this unit vs other equipment I’ve had 200 plus hours). I’ve been playing with the filters Rdot I like better it has a fuller sound but overall I still use no filter. I have this paired with a Moon 760A but I’d like to...

You guys are truly amazing. I figured out the filters from the remote….not sure yet but ears say off for now. And thank you for the clock schooling as I only use Roon from net in of course. If I’m understanding that correctly the external clock is of no use with the net function in only and...

Does anyone who owns this piece know how to select the different filters. I've had it for a few months and read deeper this weekend as I wasn't too happy with the SQ. Well it turns out I had RAAT off, I turned RAAT on and it made a big difference in SQ. However I do have trouble following...

I’m looking at the Teac 701T to feed into my Esoteric NX05XD. But this unit only has a coax output I was under the impression that AES has always been superior. Should this be a deciding factor? I think for the money this transport looks like a winner except that it’s missing a AES output...

That is one of the most reasonable and logic responses I’ve seen in a while. At this price level, it honestly makes total sense, but unfortunately, I won’t be able to borrow either of them. so I’m treading into the waters pretty deep and thoroughly.

Thank you for the responses everyone. Without being able to compare the two it’s gonna be hard for me to decide. The Shunyata seems to be king on the Ethernet end vs everyone else. Where I have read people who compared the two like the wire world for its realism and more organic sound vs...

Sorry to add another post. I’m looking at a Shunyata Alpha V2 vs WW Platinum silver one. Have you ever had the opportunity to compare the two. I’m looking for something clear, transparent almost analytical. I want to hear every drop of detail going into my esoteric streamer and dac.

What cable are you running from your NAS to the router? I was thinking of running my starlight (red one) from my mini to the router, and the platinum from my router to my streamer over the starlight. Thanks

Thank you for that extensive reply. It’s greatly appreciated.. I’m purely a metal head and I quite like my system open airy and transparent. I like picking out every detail so I’m thinking I’m gonna be very happy with this set up.. all Siltech for cables except my ethernet cable, which is a...

I have this unit on order upgrading from a Moon 390 into a 760A power amp. Out of curiosity the felt feet that come with has anyone tried carbon fiber feet or racks vs the felt alone. For those that have heard it or own it what are your thoughts about it with hours on it. I haven’t heard a...

Good day all, I’m looking to move my Moon 390 probably for a Hegel P20 or 30 if I can pitch it. It will be matted up with the Moon 760A and will pick up a lumin D3. I’m looking for that open transparency sound I miss from my Bryson BP26. I don’t think the Bryson and moon would pair well...

I’m down to a Bryston BR20 and a used power amp on Canuck or 700i V1 simaudio, and a LUMIN transport D2 or T1 on the used market. I know no one has heard the BR20 but from what we know of Bryston it will be good (there saying there best yet and truly balanced and quiet). It has the BDA3 and...

I had a mini running into a Bryston Dac prior. I’m looking at a D2 and a Sugden ia-4 intergrated. I have Roon running on my iMac as before, this set up would work using the balanced out into a older amp? If I’m understanding right the D2 has a built in dac

Had to sell my Bryston 4B3, BDA3 and BP26 along with my lumin U1 with sbooster. Will be looking for a fix shortly and have a line on a simaudio 340iX and 280D streamer dac with Mind module. Anyone have experience with this line. I’ve heard only good things, and I myself have to be realistic...