Recent content by firedog

Yep, I've done that, too. Works great, and you can use a bigger screen than what's on the Touch. At least 7 inch (about twice as big) and I think there are some bigger touch screens that are compatible. That's really the way to emulate an SBT today. Exactly the same look and functionality...

Yes, any tablet could be repurposed. I still have one. Works fine. The only disadvantage of it is the small screen. USB circuit is basic? What does that mean? Lots of people, even "experts" say lots of stuff about USB and audio. Doesn't mean they are correct. And they don't always agree...

Not my understanding of how it works. AFAIK, it uses intelligence to get to know certain sounds - a specific voice, a specific instrument, on a recording. It can then use digital technology to isolate out just that part of the recording and turn it into a separate track. It doesn't "create" the...

The 62-66 new remixes include the early songs "demixed" and remixed. Including 8 songs from Rubber Soul. I'm excited about that, as Ioved the Revolver remix.

You are not the only one. But in the US and Europe there's basically NO new releases in SACD other than a few classical labels. And most of that is converted from a PCM recording, not a DSD recording. Other than classical, some legacy material re-released on labels like MOFI. The format is...

Still have two of them, but don't use them much. It's a great piece of kit, but today it's more worthwhile to buy a RPi with a 7inch touchscreen/case and install piCorePlayer OS. Gives you a perfect emulation of the touch with about double the screen size. Even w/out an add on DAC HAT or...

A streamer may add covenience, ease of use, or some features you wouldn't otherwise have. But yes, the digital out of the devices you mention will also work. Will a streamer have better sound quality? Depends on what you are using now, and on the streamer itself. It may or may not.

Hi- I have both. A Pi running Ropieee (previously dietPi) and a Windows computer running Roon Bridge. Both USB to various DACs. Both work fine. Don't think there is any significant difference in SQ. Your decision factors might be: a) What form physiscal form factor do you prefer in your setup...

Matrix Audio makes some nice streamer /DAC/preamps; I have one and am happy with it.

Then the Lyngdorf is a good solution for you. Give it a try. Try it first w/out setting up the DRC (make sure it's turned off entirely). If you don't like it, trial over. If you think it's your cup of tea (or even acceptable) just on the level of the HW, then set up the DRC and see if you think...

The Lyngdorf is really good if you want a one-box system that's easy to setup for RC. The disadvantage is it locks you into that setup and it may not be the best you can do for the money in terms of the audio HW. You might be able to do better (in terms of price, sound, and flexibility) using...

This is true for just about every audiophile company. Almost all are small. Many are dependent on one visionary. No assurance they will stay around long term or if the founder kicks the bucket at a young age. If you are really concerned about that, go with a company that's part of a big...

I don't get the problem. A lot of Class D amps are a PS, an input board, and the amp board. I think some combine the last two on one board. What's to repair? If you get a serious fault you replace the faulty component. You can get a really high quality SQ amp for relatively little money, the...

Many do. A few years ago almost all did. It the least expensive way to implement MQA, apparently. A couple of companies have even decided they like MQA and implement only MQA filters on their output. It's one of the reasons reviews of comparisons of MQA vs PCM might often be biased as both the...

Unless you are in the camp of boycotting anything to do with MQA, it isn't really an issue here. DCS has an almost unique implementation of MQA in which the DAC treats MQA streams differently and separately from non-MQA streams. Non MQA files are treated-filtered with DCS regular system of DA...