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May 10, 2024, 02:19 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Re: Streamer selection
Yes, so do I. The power supplies in particular can have a notable effect, as well as low- and high-source leakage impedance current. And, this carries over to Ethernet switches and routers, as well....
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May 9, 2024, 02:45 PM
Thread: Lumin U2 Mini
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Re: Lumin U2 Mini
It's a "mastering" thing. Same reason you will often notice the playback volume of TV commercials are quite a bit louder than the actual TV program.
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May 9, 2024, 02:19 PM
Thread: Lumin P1 Mini
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Yup! As I tell my audio buddies: "Lumin has got it...GOIN' ON."
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May 9, 2024, 02:17 PM
Thread: Lumin P1 Mini
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Re: Lumin P1 Mini
Just read the landing page describing the P1 Mini's product design, functionality and features.
Wow!
Key standouts for me:
Main features
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May 9, 2024, 01:45 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Yes, it does. The irony is, Dave, as you well know, is we have to "suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune*" to get to that point in life where we finally obtain some wisdom. :P :D
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May 9, 2024, 01:36 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Re: Streamer selection
Roon and Qobuz are excellent "third party apps", and I really like them. Roon has been great integration for it's integration with Qobuz, for just sitting back and discovering new content, including...
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May 8, 2024, 11:39 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Yes, lots of options available these days. Personally, I think Lumin does this best, but they're in the higher price tier, and there are number of other very good value propositions at lower price...
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May 8, 2024, 11:34 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Agreed on both points, power supply and chassis.
Also, ground-plane noise reduction for these devices is very important as well. Connecting them to an Altaira or Gemini's GP-NR system pays big... -
May 7, 2024, 10:31 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Dave, another choice may be the Cambridge Audio MXN 10. $499 on Amazon.
High-level specs:
StreamMagic Gen 4 Module – fast music retrieval & high-quality sound
ESS SABRE ES9033Q DAC – for the... -
May 7, 2024, 10:10 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Darko's fairly recent review of the Wiim Pro Plus:
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May 7, 2024, 10:08 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Re: Streamer selection
The EtherREGEN is a product of UpTone Audio, not Sonore. IIRC, Sonore may have been a reseller of EtherREGEN for a time; I don't know if they still are. John Swenson does the design for both...
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May 7, 2024, 10:04 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Re: Streamer selection
Yes, it seems to be a very good value proposition.
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May 7, 2024, 03:50 PM
Thread: Streamer selection
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Re: Streamer selection
The Eversolo is an excellent choice at it's price point.
Here's some others at different price points worth consideration:
Wiim Pro ($149) and Wiim Pro Plus ($219): WiiM Pro and Plus |... -
May 4, 2024, 12:15 AM
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Re: New Everest, Omega XC and Block Audio C-Lock
Congrats on your Everest & Omega XC PC. In my experience, they are true "game-changers" to use an over-used phrase.
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Re: Shogun
Agree 100% on all points. If possible, be sure to visit Kyoto. Such a beautiful city. And you can also visit Nijojo Palace in Kyoto. Incredible.
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Re: Shogun
If you found the Japanese aesthetic and cultural sensibilities interesting and would like to get a deeper understanding, my recommendation would be to watch some of these films by the late, great...
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April 29, 2024, 08:23 PM
Thread: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
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Re: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
Because I'm a client of Topper Jewelers, they gave me a 20% discount off the retail price, so paid USD $440 for this watch.
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Re: Shogun
Agreed on the new series.
Never could get into the older series.
One of the reasons I like the newer series is Hiroyuki Sanadai's performance. I remember first seeing him in The Last Samurai. -
April 25, 2024, 03:11 PM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
12V is sufficient, and the LHY power supply Adam recommended is an excellent power supply.
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April 25, 2024, 03:10 PM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
Thanks, Adam.
As always, your experience and expertise for these products is very helpful. I've found exactly what you've stated and can power my Akasa NUC with a 12V power supply, as well. Agree... -
April 24, 2024, 04:02 AM
Thread: Forum Software Update
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Re: Forum Software Update
Yup, same here.
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April 24, 2024, 01:21 AM
Thread: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
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Re: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
The product shots from Casio don't do it justice; the way it plays with light is really gorgeous. I'll set up my lighting kit in the next few days and take some proper photos of it, but in the...
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April 23, 2024, 05:52 PM
Thread: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
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Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
Just went over to Topper Jewelers in Burlingame and bought this bad boy today; it’s absolutely gorgeous.
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April 23, 2024, 10:40 AM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
It’s only needed if the power supply it’s connected to is a SMPS. If you’re using a LPS, it’s not required.
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April 22, 2024, 02:31 PM
Thread: Cable Discussion
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Re: Cable Discussion
Great story. If it were me, it might well have been a "conversation" about why, after ~100 years, we still have not been able to unify Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. :P
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I've owned many generations of Esoteric equipment; 2 players (DV-50S, UX-1 Limited), 1 transport (P-0s), 3 transport+DAC combos (P03U/D03, P02/D02, Grandioso P1/D1), 3 preamps (C-03, C-02, C-02X)...
Impressive first listen - Esoteric...