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1: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Vinyl Outsells CDs again (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2024-03-28, 14:27:50 (66.190.240.49)
CDs are obsolete? Not in my universe. Depends on your gear and mine is plenty good and CDs sound wonderful. Best of all they are cheap. Let see here, I can buy five used CDs for $20 or a used LP that .......
2: Digital Drive, RE: I'm underwhelmed by these new offerings (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2023-09-28, 10:28:04 (66.190.240.49)
After abandoning their dealer network a few years ago and keeping their prices the same on a direct sales model, it's obvious that Paul is maximizing profit in his old age. .......
3: Digital Drive, RE: PS Audio unveils AirLens network streamer (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2023-08-26, 10:57:46 (66.190.240.49)
Dozens and dozens of lower priced streamers on the market with stunning performance to compete with this overpriced unit. I know, I've had a least a dozen go through my system. Can anyone name another .......
4: Digital Drive, RE: USB is potentially better than S/PDIF. In many ways (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2023-07-15, 09:35:04 (66.190.240.49)
Anybody compared the PS Audio SACD transport to the Jay's spinner? .......
5: Digital Drive, RE: Check out (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2023-07-01, 12:00:01 (66.190.240.49)
I have been told the Jay's CD-2 Mk 3 is better than the PS Audio SACD transport. I find that hard to believe as the PSA is such a difference maker it falls in the category of jumping off your couch, r .......
6: Digital Drive, RE: No It Does Not........ (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2023-05-14, 09:23:26 (66.190.240.49)
I ordered a Pro 26 from Amazon knowing I could return it if it didn't compare to my PS Audio Directstream. I kept it for a week set on Vivid. It came fairly close to the PSA but I sent it back to Amaz .......
7: Digital Drive, RE: I just got about 5,000 new CDs. (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2023-03-31, 08:51:49 (66.190.240.49)
I too have discovered CDs again by buying a PS Audio SACD transport feeding a Directstream DAC. I bought it primarily to use as a SACD transport but Redbook is just stunning. This piece is truly a "di .......
8: Rocky Road, RE: RIP Rascals drummer Dino Danelli (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2023-01-07, 10:49:03 (66.190.240.49)
The (Young) Rascals were my favorite band when I was in high school. Unbelievable how they went from recording R&B covers to esoteric jazz influenced Pop in all of about six years with some timeless s .......
9: Digital Drive, RE: Quinoa, King-Wa, or Chop suey (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2022-12-28, 14:17:17 (66.190.240.49)
I bought one of these used a few months ago and could not figure out anything but which input to use. I sold it for what I paid for it as I felt it was nothing special and went back to a Pontus II. :: .......
10: Rocky Road, RE: Steve Marriott Packet of Three. "I Don't Need No Doctor (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2022-07-17, 09:31:27 (75.142.139.192)
"Rockin' The Fillmore" - one of the greatest let's get drunk and party albums ever made. Played this song hundred of times when I was in college 50 years ago. Cranked up to maximum volume. ::: TOPIC:: .......
11: Digital Drive, RE: I don't fully trust any of them but... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2022-04-18, 10:37:18 (75.142.139.192)
I don't give a rat's ass about fingerpointing by one company against another or what one reviewer said on You Tube. This is why I rarely post on this website because my thread gets highjacked by guys .......
12: Digital Drive, RE: I have one with a Bridge II (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2022-04-17, 18:26:57 (75.142.139.192)
I was thinking about the PerfectWave and even a Directstream as the used prices on those are dropping like a rock. I saw one the other day with the Bridge II for $2500. I have been listening to a Gust .......
13: Digital Drive, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2022-04-10, 10:31:42 (75.142.139.192)
Very subjective question - Is this still a good DAC and competitive with the Chinese made (Gustard / Topping) and all the others in the under $2k range? Used prices are $1200 give or take. This is the .......
14: Digital Drive, RE: I think that Bricasti is really good. (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2022-01-12, 12:09:22 (75.142.139.192)
I bought a used Yiggy OG with the upgraded USB input a few weeks ago. My plan was to listen for a few weeks just to satisfy my curiosity and then re-sell it. I can't nor will I take it out of my syste .......
15: Rocky Road, RE: Jackson Browne, "Downhill From Everywhere" (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2021-07-19, 08:59:19 (71.83.240.221)
His new album has a July 23rd release date. .......
16: Digital Drive, RE: Do you watch Mr. Inbetween? Nt (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2021-06-19, 08:24:37 (71.83.240.221)
I've used my desktop computer as Roon Core and also used a Nucleus as the core. No difference whatsoever in my set up. For me, the Nucleus is a waste of money. .......
17: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best Preamps Of The Last 25 Years. (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2020-05-29, 15:00:51 (66.190.236.251)
Anthem STR. Room correction and bass management. I am done with "upgrading". .......
18: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz vs. Amazon HD (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-12-12, 14:04:30 (66.190.236.251)
I have had Tidal for quite a while and decided to add Qobuz after they cut their price. Occasionally there will be a title that is only available on Qobuz. I don't think they sound any different but a .......
19: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Qobuz vs. Amazon HD (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-12-08, 17:12:23 (66.190.236.251)
I subscribe to Tidal and Qobuz within Roon. $120 per year for Roon and $27 per month for Qobuz and Tidal (veteran's discount). Happier than a pig in slop!!! .......
20: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Heads up Tidal black friday deal... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-11-26, 11:57:45 (66.190.236.251)
I did the same Abe. With my veteran's discount on Tidal and the lower price for Qobuz = $27 per month + Roon broken out on a monthly of $10 that is $37 per month for a lifetime's worth of music. The G .......
21: Digital Drive, RE: my misunderstanding I apologize - all the best n.t. (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-09-09, 10:30:04 (66.190.236.251)
Bryston's just late to the party for the streamer/DAC configuration but they are less expensive than the Cary DMS boxes and the PS Audio Directstream with Bridge. Both of those also have volume contro .......
22: Digital Drive, RE: Good suggestion, I'll have to check with Oppo.... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-08-15, 10:54:53 (66.190.236.251)
Here's a solution to your problem: Rip all your silver discs to a hard drive. Buy a streamer/DAC that is a Roon endpoint. Buy a subscription to Roon and dump all your ripped silver discs into it. Buy .......
23: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: It's also on Qobuz in Hi-Res ..................... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-06-14, 10:22:16 (66.190.236.251)
I should have been more specific. Is it showing in ROON/Qobuz because it is not showing in ROON/Tidal? .......
24: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Another positive vote here (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-06-14, 09:17:12 (66.190.236.251)
Does USA Qobuz have the Springsteen album that was released today? Tidal does not. .......
25: Rocky Road, RE: Jefferson Starship, "No Way Out" (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-06-05, 11:17:35 (66.190.236.251)
Saw the Starship in Portland, summer of 1977 when it was still Grace and Marty. Sunday night show with an 8:00 pm start. At exactly 8:00pm Paul Kantner strides up to a microphone and says "good evenin .......
26: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Kate Bush catalog on Tidal (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-04-27, 09:04:24 (66.190.236.251)
Thanks for posting this. I had given up and stopped looking to see if they had shown up on Tidal. .......
27: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: When I had the PS-Audio DirectStream in my system (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-04-18, 12:37:57 (66.190.236.251)
I had a Directstream with the Bridge II and the latest software and sold it in an hour for $3,500. I turned around and bought a Cary DMS-500 for $2,300 and never thought twice about the Directstream. .......
28: Digital Drive, RE: Giving up on spinning disks? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-04-18, 12:32:33 (66.190.236.251)
To me, a CD player is in the dust heap along with a VHS machine, Laser Disc player, typewriter, etc etc etc .......
29: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Exactly! ... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-03-14, 08:41:33 (66.190.236.251)
My sentiments as well. For the music I listen to, Qobuz did not measure up to Tidal. And, why would I pay $25 monthly for Qobuz when Tidal is only $12 with my veteran's discount? .......
30: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Does Roon upgrade files? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-02-19, 08:03:01 (66.190.236.251)
I always click on "versions" when I bring up an album and select from there. .......
31: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Roon & Qobuz - One Big Cluster...? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-02-18, 08:33:19 (66.190.236.251)
Received this last night: "We are officially launched! However those Kate Bush remasters don't seem to be cleared for streaming. We have them but download only. We will check with the label. Best Qo .......
32: Computer Audio Asylum, Roon & Qobuz - One Big Cluster...? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-02-17, 09:04:30 (66.190.236.251)
Imagine my delight this past Thursday morning that I now could get access to Qobuz in Roon. Imagine my disappointment when I did Artist spot checking and discovered what I already had in Tidal was the .......
33: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Roon & Qobuz Done! I saw that.... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2019-01-22, 11:32:05 (66.190.236.251)
And you need to have been invited and signed up for the Beta Tester program. I was invited but did not sign up. When I tried to sign up on Roon it would not go through because of the above. I have to .......
34: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Exactly. Best analogy so far. (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2018-08-30, 08:49:07 (66.190.236.251)
I discovered it was a snap to integrate Tidal with Roon. I hear no difference in sound quality between Tidal and my ripped CDs that are in my Roon library. I now have more music than I can listen to a .......
35: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Need Help Understanding Tidal With Roon (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2018-08-22, 21:36:36 (66.190.236.251)
Thanks guys, sounds pretty simple. Any difference in sound quality - Tidal versus ripped CDs that populate my Roon library? .......
36: Computer Audio Asylum, Need Help Understanding Tidal With Roon (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2018-08-22, 16:39:41 (66.190.236.251)
I just read the article in the September issue of The Absolute Sound. I have been on the Tidal website and it really doesn't tell me anything. If I order the $20 a month subscription will I be able to .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Audio Alchemy Amp & Pre (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2018-08-07, 08:21:48 (66.190.236.251)
I ripped both Jennifer Nettles solo albums and tried to listen to them on my much more expensive separates system and the Audio Alchemy gear. I couldn't make it through either recording and they have .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What is the little one between the other little one (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2018-08-01, 09:00:17 (66.190.236.251)
Power Supply and Music Server are the side by side smaller boxes. .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How about a mug shot (of the equipment)? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2018-07-31, 10:39:42 (66.190.236.251)
Here is what mine look like: Power Supply / Media Server / Pre/DAC flanked by Monoblocs .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Audio Alchemy Amp & Pre (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2018-07-30, 11:29:35 (66.190.236.251)
I dumped much more expensive gear (DAC, preamp, media server, and amp) several months ago for the AA monoblocs, media server, and pre/DAC. Have never looked back. When I kept reading that the AA gear .......
41: Digital Drive, RE: Importing Files On Music Server - Totally Confused (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2018-04-09, 09:49:36 (66.190.236.251)
Having gone through many different servers, those with an internal hard drive and those without, I much prefer a server without an internal hard drive. Just another needless step in my opinion and it .......
42: Computer Audio Asylum, Music Servers (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2017-10-22, 13:56:23 (66.190.236.251)
Starting to think about a different music server. Current unit is a Music Vault Ultra that I have used for over two years. Want to move away from a computer (albeit heavily modified) that is noisy wit .......
43: Digital Drive, RE: (1) PS Audio Directstream with Huron... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2017-10-07, 09:59:42 (66.190.236.251)
The deal on the Directstream never consummated. I ended up purchasing a used Esoteric D-07x and I am out of the DAC hunting business. No interest in running it directly into my amp, it runs through an .......
44: Digital Drive, RE: Splitting Hairs On DACs (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2017-08-19, 08:25:30 (66.190.236.251)
Won't be changing tubed preamp and power amp. No desire to go back to solid state anything in those categories. .......
45: Digital Drive, RE: (1) PS Audio Directstream with Huron... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2017-08-16, 12:24:14 (66.190.236.251)
I bought a three month old PS Audio Directstream with Huron last weekend. Will be here on the 21st. .......
46: Digital Drive, Splitting Hairs On DACs (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2017-08-07, 10:20:13 (66.190.236.251)
As the title suggests this may be splitting hairs. Currently using a Cary-200ts and have been very happy with it but always looking for something "better". Up to about $3,000 used/new. Current candida .......
47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: +1 Agree - keep the DAC separate (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2017-01-13, 08:34:50 (75.170.65.122)
Abe - like you I have Thiel 2.4s that have always been driven by solid state amps. Any other tube integrateds you can recommend besides the Rogue? .......
48: Digital Drive, PS Audio Directstream or something else? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2016-10-26, 11:12:02 (174.30.15.248)
These sell for around $3,500 used. That is my maximum. Looking for suggestions, new or used up to that price point. Currently using a Wadia 321 which is very good. Have owned the PS Perfectwave DAC pr .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Not Creek's Own Destiny CDP (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2016-06-08, 19:07:00 (75.164.167.154)
Love how these threads get hijacked into something totally off the original intent. Don't want a tube input / solid state output integrated like the BAT. Been there, done that with other hybrid integ .......
50: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp with Thiel 2.4s (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2016-06-05, 15:49:55 (75.164.167.154)
The W-5 is the best solid state amp I have ever owned. All cabling is Morrow Audio. .......
51: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube Amp with Thiel 2.4s (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2016-06-05, 09:06:30 (75.164.167.154)
Looking for either an integrated or amplifier with a budget of around $2,000. Current preamp is Emotiva XSP-1 with The Upgrade Company SE modification and a Sim Audio W-5 amp. Thinking seriously about .......
52: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: +1 That's what I'm thinking - nt (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2016-01-30, 09:44:39 (174.25.62.20)
Why did you sell your REGEN Abe? .......
53: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Emotiva XSP-1 Gen 2 Preamplifier (HT) (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2016-01-24, 16:26:03 (174.25.26.218)
Spend an additional $500 and get The Upgrade Company SE mod on this unit. It will blow you away. I've had several $5,000 preamps over the years and this piece is better. YMMV. .......
54: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Getting rid of CD's (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2015-12-30, 16:49:38 (174.25.26.218)
I have a RAID system in my Musicvault (Neal Van Berg @ Soundscience) and a separate hard drive that sits in my closet until I do the next backup to load the new CDs I have ripped since the last time I .......
55: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Getting rid of CD's (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2015-12-24, 09:14:37 (174.25.26.218)
Made the change to computer based audio several years ago. Ripped my entire CD collection, about 500 titles, then sold them all on Ebay. I still do the same thing - buy CDs off Amazon and Ebay, rip th .......
56: Digital Drive, RE: DAC Upgrade Bug (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2015-09-26, 08:40:43 (67.5.238.66)
Using a SoundScience Music Vault (Neil Van Berg) via USB as a source. .......
57: Digital Drive, RE: DAC Upgrade Bug (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2015-09-25, 10:21:12 (67.5.238.66)
That is another one I have thought about. Have read posts stating it runs incredibly hot but does it really matter? .......
58: Digital Drive, DAC Upgrade Bug (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2015-09-25, 09:18:44 (67.5.238.66)
Currently using a PS Audio PerfectWave. Need to keep it around $3,000 (new or used). Thinking Schiit Yiggie, PS Audio Directstream is always an option. Who out there has upgraded/changed from the Perf .......
59: Video Asylum, Emotiva XMC-1 (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2013-06-10, 12:40:18 (208.100.146.240)
Is this piece ever going to be released? As I recall, it was about this time last year that release was imminent. .......
60: Digital Drive, RE: Emotiva hits one out of the park! (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2012-01-31, 08:37:37 (50.53.113.220)
After scanning the Emotiva website and not listening to the podcast, it appears the unit will not be available until this summer. Factoring in the normal routine for small companies that sell direct o .......
61: Digital Drive, RE: Modwright with Oppp: A tremendous combination (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2011-12-22, 10:56:07 (50.53.113.220)
What upgrade gives more bang for the buck: the 6SN7 tubes or the rectifier tube? .......
62: Cable Asylum, RE: Anybody tried the fraudulent Audioquest Sky ICs from Ebay? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2010-02-14, 08:00:10 (67.189.114.80)
How does anyone know absolutely, for sure, that they are fraudulent? I wish the Sky only sold for $100-200. I bought my one meter pair for $400. They are easily the best sounding interconnects I have .......
63: Cable Asylum, RE: Can You See A Difference???? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2010-01-21, 13:15:13 (66.224.191.218)
I could give a rat's ass what you think about anything. I merely posted my ideas and experience. Get a life. .......
64: Cable Asylum, RE: Can You See A Difference???? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2010-01-19, 09:37:58 (66.224.191.218)
Unless you work for Audioquest no one has any proof that there could not be variations on the terminations, the jackets, etc. Companies make the same product for worldwide distribution with variations .......
65: Digital Drive, Audio Alchemy DTI Pro 32 manual (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2009-07-09, 09:34:18 (66.224.191.218)
Can anybody help me on finding a manual? .......
66: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: And that's because... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2007-12-04, 10:53:34 (71.111.43.122)
David - It is not dead to you because you are a classical music listener. There are many of us aging boomers that still listen to loud guitars and drums and that segment is on life support. ::: TOPIC: .......
67: Hi-Rez Highway, Mourning the demise of SACD (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2007-12-04, 09:55:59 (71.111.43.122)
Listened to the 20th Anniversary edition (German pressing) of Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms" last night. Ahhhhhhhhh what might have been. .......
68: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I ownn the HCA2 and it my favorite amp of the many.... (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2005-03-21, 06:36:28 (4.12.26.217)
Has anyone started with one HCA-2 and then added a second amp for a biamped system? I am considering doing that based on how little a used HCA-2 goes for on Audiogon. Major improvement? Not much? ::: .......
69: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Modwright Linestage (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2004-12-30, 09:46:45 (4.4.41.230)
Dan Wright has started shipping his new preamp. I received mine a week ago and have begun the breaking in process. I will be posting a review shortly. Check out the Enjoy the Music website, Todd Warnk .......
70: Digital Drive, Re: Is the single box redbook CDP dying a quick death? (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2004-09-19, 08:20:13 (4.4.41.152)
"There is a real trend toward separate transports and DACs". Where did you get that idea? Hardly anybody is making transports anymore and there aren't many DACs bening made either. The trend toward a .......
71: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: George Harrison "Live In Japan" SACD Set $9.99 at BestBuy (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2004-02-25, 07:01:28 (4.4.46.126)
I went looking for this item at Tower Records and of course they did not have it. I expected to pay at least $25 for it. I then went to Best Buy and found it. I could not get out of the store fast eno .......
72: Hi-Rez Highway, Where to buy SACD's (0.00)
Posted by kiratobias on 2004-02-11, 07:30:28 (4.4.46.191)
Need cheapest online retailer(s) for SACD's. .......
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