Recent content by JeremyFife

I understand fun - it's not my idea of fun, but if it makes you happy then rock on! Just know that the sound is not actually changing (at least, you really have no way of telling) It's a hobby, we enjoy it in our own ways and that's cool

Honestly, that just sounds exhausting. Put everything back to stock, leave it alone and just play music - that's the point, isn't it?

That's my view too. I'm fighting a losing (but not lost) battle to set up a 2.0 system in our living room. Anything more is pretty much out of the question. None of our friends have hifi, none of our children are interested - although they all love music. They'd laugh at the idea of more than...

The 3e amps - A5 perhaps - look good

For clarity, and to reinforce what others have said: the original PA5 has a fundamental design problem, approach with caution. The replacements; PA5 II, PA7 are great.

I had a Chord Mojo - not the Mojo 2 though. It was cute, and I liked it. Replaced it with the DAC in a miniDSP Flex, which sounded exactly the same. There's no "voicing" in the Chord DACs, they are pretty good although overpriced compared to what you can get. This is not a good forum to talk...

Ah, got you. Yes, you are using 2 different DACs if you include the sub connected to the WiiM.

Hi, If you want to compare DACs, look at the measurements. If you want to compare whole systems (with different DACs) then take a deep breath and read up on blind-testing. TLDR: you need to match levels (electronically +/- 0.1 dB), switch between systems quickly and not be aware of which...

Cautionary tale indeed. I fully accept that most *MP Amps will be just fine. However, as a risk averse type, I'm thinking that it's better to go with cheaper TPA325* units or splash out on Purifi/Ncx. Am I reading too much into this? (Don't need one now, but I expect my PA5 to die eventually)

Thanks for the review, and the warning. Not good.

Spinning volume control... just no

Hi, and welcome Have a read through some reviews and comments here, get a feel for how this place works and why you will get different advice than from other places! There's no need to change your amplifier. Think about it, an amp cannot change the signal to add more bass (or any other...

Lol ... my plan, before reading the review, was to be kind because 'DACs are a solved issue' and it's fun Then I saw the measurements ... stupid, expensive (for a toy) waste of time :)

Hi, If I may: I'm quite happy to accept that you and your friends hear a difference. I find your post interesting. However, I have no way of knowing if there is actually a difference in the sounds that you hear. That's the root of most of the comments that you are getting, there's no...

Hi, and welcome Try to read around *what* members are saying - don't worry about *how* we say it :) You enjoy your sound, that's the key. Absolutely agree that speakers, and speakers *in your room* is what makes the difference. Changing either speakers or the room can get expensive ...