@mitchco Mitch Barnett recently launched his Accurate Sound Calibration Service. Mitch has been a great teacher to many. Mitch is a DSP, low frequency optimization and active loudspeaker enthusiast and evangelist. Mitch has written extensively on this topic which includes a complete guide in...
Benchmark application notes explains why balanced is superior to unbalanced and under what circumstances it really matters.
https://benchmarkmedia.com/blogs/application_notes/balanced-vs-unbalanced-analog-interfaces
My Samsung Level Overs are held together by a paper binder clip. It’s time.
I use headphones for watching YouTube videos and movies. I also listen to a podcasts, audio books and occasionally some music.
I also do some work and take calls with headphones. So the mic has to be decent quality...
I’m man enough to admit it. I occasionally cry tears of joy or sorrow listening to certain recordings. These are the most spine tingling and emotional pieces in my collection. What are your favorite tear jerkers?
I’ll start with the Antonin Dvorak Te Deum:
Dvorák: Te Deum; Psalm 149 In Nature's...
R/L speakers:
JBL M2. Each speaker is active 2 way. So each speaker gets 2 channels.
2 DACs:
Lynx Hilo: Output impedance over balanced is 100 ohms.
Benchmark DAC3: Output impedance 50 ohms over balanced.
2amps:
Both are Benchmark AHB2. Each one outputs 2 channels; one amp outputs both...
I first became seriously interested in purchasing the JBL M2 when I was with @amirm at CEDIA 2015. I heard the Harman demo room and was shocked at the sound quality I heard. The Harman demo at CEDIA is like waiting in line for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney World with my kids...
This is a rarity. These don't come up for sale much. I'll be sad to see this one go.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-luxman-m900u-2018-01-15-amplifiers
made by the company that probably made the testing gear your favorite DAC manufacturer uses to test their gear. This is the ultimate 8 in 8 out DAC/ADC with built in mic pres. It also has internal RIAA for you vinyl junkies who want to dump your phono preamp for DSP enhanced vinyl (the only way...
Hot sale on the best MCH DAC. And it’s an ethernet DAC, so it’s super cool!!
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-merging-technologies-nadac-2018-01-06-digital
There's been a lot of complaining lately about modern recordings. It seems to me the most legitimate of these are those complaints directed at severely clipped audio. Most audiophiles don't listen to this kind of music. I listen to plenty of rock, electronic, dance and metal. I know that...
I am looking for an all in one box solution which can be used inside and also moved outside by the pool when needed. It doesn't need to be weather/water resistant. I want as full range as possible and Bluetooth/airplay reliable. This needs to be wife friendly and also sound decent. I heard a...