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April 25, 2024, 07:10 AM
Thread: Adventures in Downsizing
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Re: Adventures in Downsizing
Well said Chris, we moved from California for similar reasons. Mainly so we could afford to retire keeping similar lifestyle. We were able to purchase our new home for cash. It is not smaller than...
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April 9, 2024, 05:37 PM
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Re: Should Audio Components Sizes Be Standard?
Or like Benchmark offering optional front plates for their rather small amps to make them rack mount sized.
Rack mount was nice back in the day :).
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April 4, 2024, 05:53 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
Her other three; highly, HIGHLY recommended...
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April 4, 2024, 05:49 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
New Vanessa Fernandez album. Currently listening to the DSD512 download! This is her fourth album, and it is yet another stellar effort. All four would go on my list of fantastic albums and four...
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March 2, 2024, 11:36 PM
Thread: PC's "Simply Better" System
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Re: PC's "Simply Better" System
Nice system... love the table :).
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January 25, 2024, 12:37 PM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
And I am finding just the opposite. I guess all the other components and gear contribute to the overall experience. Having all your music on a NAS is a big hit, lower-level processors, cpu, ram and...
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January 22, 2024, 12:07 PM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
I agree on the premise of your post but disagree in that Apple works every time. I helped my buddy work through his setup using his Apple when I stayed with him prior to retirement. It was...
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January 22, 2024, 08:34 AM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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I remember those days before Windows 95 version 2; the first OS to introduce USB. Times before were "interesting"; having to set your comm ports, and Config.sys file, and autoexec.bat files to move...
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January 20, 2024, 12:52 PM
Thread: Go Figure... Tubes
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Re: Go Figure... Tubes
Nope... some thunderstorms of course. I think Florida has had more Tornados than Wichita since we have been here :). Actually, Wichita does not have a history of Tornados... South in Oklahoma seems...
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January 20, 2024, 08:11 AM
Thread: Go Figure... Tubes
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Re: Go Figure... Tubes
I am kind of liking the central US so far. I lived East (Upstate NY), and West Coast (Central Coast of California), but Wichita seems pretty nice. Big enough to get you most everything (except for...
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January 19, 2024, 09:31 PM
Thread: Reference 8b
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Re: Reference 8b
I personally would doubt you will get a better match to your Reference 5s than the matching Reference 8b sub. KEF does indeed make some really good subs. I am constantly amazed at how good the tiny...
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January 19, 2024, 09:14 PM
Thread: Schiit Jotunheim 2
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Re: Schiit Jotunheim 2
This is my point. It all comes down to what works best for each of our needs and desires. When I give opinions, it is purely based on my wants and desires. I do try to give my reasoning for why I...
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January 19, 2024, 08:41 AM
Thread: Schiit Jotunheim 2
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Re: Schiit Jotunheim 2
I hope you enjoy it. My biggest issue with the Lyr+ is that it is single ended only. I will not consider a headphone amp that is not fully balanced at this point in time.
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January 19, 2024, 06:59 AM
Thread: New amplifier on its way!
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Re: New amplifier on its way!
Thank you Steve. We call it the music room; however, our two Bengals believe they own it :).
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January 18, 2024, 09:52 PM
Thread: McIntosh MI502
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Re: McIntosh MI502
After talking with McIntosh techs, I decided to go with their standard line A/B amplifiers. He said that the Class D amps are nice, but for a music only system the standard line A/B amplifiers sound...
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January 18, 2024, 09:47 PM
Thread: Noise from MM Input - C2600 Preamp
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Re: Noise from MM Input - C2600 Preamp
Very glad it worked for you. I would have given McIntosh a quick call. They answer their phones are amazingly helpful! I am sure they would have told you the same thing. Knowing them they might...
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January 18, 2024, 09:34 PM
Thread: New amplifier on its way!
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Re: New amplifier on its way!
It has been a while so I thought I would check in and say how amazing the McIntosh gear is. For me they are the system I have always wanted. Sure, some of their higher models would be nice, but my...
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January 18, 2024, 09:58 AM
Thread: Mp2500r sacd
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Re: Mp2500r sacd
I am not sure what you mean by DSD via USB being an issue. DSD through USB has always worked perfect for me. You might be referring to using a Windows based machine versus open-source Linux that...
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January 18, 2024, 09:41 AM
Thread: What's your office system?
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Re: What's your office system?
Now that I am retired, I do not spend as much time in my office in the new house. It is mainly for doing bills or using the computer. However, I do have a pair of B&W MM1 powered speakers attached...
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January 16, 2024, 05:38 PM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
Hmmm, sounds a bit like HQPlayer to me :P.
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January 16, 2024, 02:33 PM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
Ah, got ya. You are actually considering a change in operating system. I know some people claim that Linux sounds better because of less processes running then Windows. I am not a huge fan of...
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January 16, 2024, 09:19 AM
Thread: New photos of Randy's system ...
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Re: New photos of Randy's system ...
Your Abyss are highly regarded and, in many publications, considered the finest headphone that money can buy. They would be my dream; however, my Diana's are their close baby sister :). They can...
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January 16, 2024, 09:07 AM
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Re: What are some of your favorite tracks for Headphones?
Chesky binaural recording. Recorded in old church on a rainy day. There are parts where you can hear the rain. This and Melissa's pretty amazing voice!
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January 16, 2024, 09:02 AM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
I am a bit confused. You are concerned with reports of better sounding software, but when looking for a new headless server you want it to run Roon Core??? Roon Core is the Roon Server software......
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January 16, 2024, 08:54 AM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
Whenever I see anything Apple related in a digital setup I cringe. First off I am not a fan of the company (really don't want me to go on my rant)... but most importantly when Apple gets their hands...
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I or anyone interested should see if FEDEX offers a domestic "LAST MINUTE RATE" for shipping heavy items within CONUS. Have no clue at this point - but when I have some time, I'll check. ...
Shipping Overseas 498 pounds w/3...