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Polystyrene cap question
So I over the last week I ended up with two completely opposing take on some capacitors that has left me scratching my head. I was recently re-capping a DAC (don't ask) and someone (Guy #1) pointed out that the manufacturer was using polystyrene capacitors and that I *need* to replace them all... -
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Hi all, Currently, I am enjoying my music using a Asus mini-laptop streaming Spotify to either the Marantz 2265B or the Marantz 2385 connected to a set of Canton Quinto 540. The sound is really lively, full, and warm. I just wonder if I would need a DAC for that matter and if yes, what would it...- Birima
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- Forum: Marantz Audio
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streamer/dac
What's a good device, potentially used, to add to my system to get streaming at good to great quality? I have an Apple TV and a Sonos port currently that are ok, but I'm curious if there's something of higher quality. I want it to work with Apple Music, if it can work with other music streaming...- johnwe
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- dac streamer
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- Forum: Digital Sources
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should i buy new headphones or new h.amp ?
Hi good peoples Sorry for my english i try to formulate as clear as i can. I am totally in darkenss regading headphones and headphones amp and also tube and i need some advices. Story is the following: I laready have the following: 1) AKG k601 for about 8 years 2) DAC SMSL sanskrit II ( from 1...- sheiku
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- akg k601 dac smsl xduoo
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- Forum: Headphones
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Marantz SA-KI Ruby as a DAC
Is anyone using a Ruby as a DAC in their system? I'm currently using a ND8006 as a player and its USB in for local files via iTunes, it sounds great. I've read the Ruby uses it's own MMM conversion and wondered if anyone had upgraded from a ND8006 or N30 and had thoughts about the sound of the... -
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Chord Hugo DAC - anything comparable?
Seeking advice on DACS which might compete with a Chord Hugo (Mk 1) but for far less cost. Given the list price of a Hugo, is this a fool’s errand? Not looking for just chip specification comparisons as we all know that the DAC needs good supporting circuitry to sound its best. Just would...- Hifibythekg
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- chord hugo dac zen zen one signature
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DAC incorporated within yamaha cdr hd1300 - opinion sought
Hi, Can anyone shed some light or have an opinion on the quality of the DAC within this machine, the Yamaha CDR-HD1300? I presume that since the machine offered very high quality HDD analogue recording from CDs that it would have employed some very good Yamaha electronics. But rather than...- Hifibythekg
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Yamaha CDR-HD1300 the DAC within.
Hi, Can anyone shed some light or have an opinion on the quality of the DAC within this machine, the Yamaha CDR-HD1300? I presume that since the machine offered very high quality HDD analogue recording from CDs that it would have employed some very good Yamaha electronics. But rather than...- Hifibythekg
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- cd player cdr-hd1500 dac dac chips dac processor yamaha
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- Forum: Yamaha
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Review: Questlye M15 Amp & Dac - The Allrounder
Pros: Natural Sounding Excellent Upscale grading Driving Power is huge True MQA decoding Compact Size/Light Weight Fabolus looking Gain Switch Bang for buck Cons: Glass Panel, Can be broken if not carefull Absent of Volume Button High Pitch on some songs Treble Intro: Dongle has now become... -
The Cayin RU6 DAP / DAC is utterly frustrating, but sounds incredible
Unusable on my iphone because of power restrictions over lightening, no external volume control from any device, doesn't play nice with the BlueSound node, no line out, and kind of bulky. That's all the bad, and it is kind of a big list. The good? It’s by far the best sounding headphone DAC /... -
CD Players That Are Easy to Find In the Wild?
Getting the bug to revisit my CD collection. Going to use an external DAC with it. Just starting my journey... What brands or models are typically found in thrift stores, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and the like that are worth looking for? Also, when inspecting the gear, anything you...- tlite
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- cd player cds dac recommendation
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- Forum: Digital Sources
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Pro-ject Pre Box S Digital vs SMSL SU-8s vs Chord Mojo 1
Looking to get a new DAC. Really into these three options. Portability would be nice but audio quality is the main factor here. I like all the options of the project and the SMSL with the filters, MQA, and so on…but the Chord Mojo is something I’ve wanted for awhile and feel it would work good... -
The emotional roller coaster of learning to love the THX Onyx dongle DAC
I recently acquired a pair of Vandersteen Treo CTs that made me reevaluate my whole audio set up. This is what I have learned about DACs and streaming: I am a 99% digital streamer. Outside of the very occasional record spin, I use Tidal and occasionally YouTube and PlexDash for things not... -
Sonos Port. Any thoughts?
I recently picked up a free Onkyo TX-8050 with protection issues. (for another thread) The person threw in a Sonos Port as part of the package. I've never had a Sonos product, but I am looking for something to replace my aging Chromecast Audio. I did a little reading about the Port, and I have...- WillVT
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- Forum: Digital Sources
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The vintage high-end dac no-one has heard of ... Altis DAP Reference Bitstream
Hi all, Late last year I picked up an unusual dac. It was via a UK Ebay auction. I had no idea what it was, but I could tell from the pictures that this wasn't a low-end design. As I always do, I tried to do some pre-purchase online research. The problem was that I could find very few...- Mind_Drive
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First post ! Should I replace my musical Fidelity V 90 DAC
Hello all and thank you for allowing me to join I’ve been into audio for over 40 years and enjoy the hobby. Now retired and listening more we recently subscribed to Amazon prime music . My wife Esther and I have really been enjoying it for The incredible variety and sound quality although we...- Russm535il
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- dac musicalfidelityv90 newdac
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DAC question
Several years ago (5-7?) I bought a Denon 300-USB DAC new. This morning it just quit. It won't power on. No problems at all with it up until now. Chalk it up to old age and chunk it? The power supply works... I'm getting 15.3 volts at the tip of the wall-wart cord that plugs into the back...- markloft
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- belkin soundform connect airplay 2 dac denon 300-usb
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- Forum: General Audio Discussion
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Vincent SV-237 Hybrid Integrated Amp. Thoughts on a matching DAC?
Just got my first tube amp...the Vincent sv-237. It had a tung-sol 12ax7 on the front and two mismatched 61NP on the rears, I think both Russian but the labels were a bit faded so not sure exactly what the rears are. I read the rears should be matched so I'm thinking of getting these...- chmsalman
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- 240i dac hybrid integrated moon simaudio sv-237 tube valvo vincent
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- Forum: Tube Audio
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Digital integration question - I've already got an audio interface
Hello all and thanks in advance for the help. I'm a technical dumbass; I know it. But I've got great taste in music. The Sansui sounds great blasting out tape, vinyl, and CD. But my desktop PC holds my massive Itunes library which I play through my Scarlett Solo and Kali monitors. I want...- Shtig99
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- dac scarlett solo
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- Forum: Digital Sources
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DAC Preventing Streaming Radio?
I've been a Radio Paradise fan for years. Previously, I streamed from my Windows 10 PC out through the headphone jack to my amplifier. Radio Paradise ran on either Chrome or Edge browsers. Recently I installed a Topping D10s DAC between my PC and my amplifier and have enjoyed improved audio... -
Which NAS should I choose?
Hi guys, It's just sorta a general wondering, so recently I've been thinking about purchasing a NAS for audio storage and stuff, I used to just simply store music with USB, but I read some articles about NAS, it seems to me that most audiophiles possess one to cooperate with their Hi-Fi gear at...- Preston8452
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- audio amplifier audiophile dac hifi nas streamer
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- Forum: General Audio Discussion
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MHDT Fans - Paradisea3 vs Orchid
Anyone out there an avid MHDT lover who has owned/compared the two? The Paradisea3 has been in my system for 11 years.. Still performs well and sounds good to my ears.. I just did an A/B with a stock Havana.. The Havana sound signature was similar with better detail and soundstage. What to... -
Nu Force uDAC 2 Clicking
I have this Nu Force uDAC 2 that I was going to give to a friend of mine as I have no use for it and he doesn't have a DAC. I plugged it in to my iMac where I use an Audioengine D1 and all I heard was a clicking sound with the music playing in the background barely audible. I tried out on my... -
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Help! DAC Suggestions for Cambridge Audio CXC-V2?
Hello AK, I'm a bit of a noob to world of Hi-Fi. I started building my system about a year ago now. My brother-in-law gave me a JVC XL-FZ258 5-disc changer he picked up from an employer. It didn't look like it had ever been used, the price was right (free!) and it has proved to be a... -
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Music Hall Dac 25.2 repair
Hey! I bought a used Music Hall Dac 25.2 a few months ago. It was functioning fine, although I always heard strange noise on the headphones right channel when I was turning it off (headphones are 250ohm). Anyway, I was never paying attention to it, since it didn't damage headphone speakers...