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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Is anyone here using a digital/streaming front end?
I picked up a ZEN Stream about a year ago. Using Qobuz for 24-bit streaming.
It sounds great and is mega convenient. Qobuz has an insanely wide selection from all genres. Highly recommend it.
Amazon HD for streaming source. It’s all we need. Wife knows how to work it.
WiiM Pro, cat 8 hard wired, optical into Rotel RC 1590 MK2 pre. main 2 Ch system.
WiiM Ultra via WiFi, RCA into my Sansui 5000x in the basement system.
HEOS / Firestick via WiFi. into my Denon X2800 in 7.1 theater.
Overall WiiM devices are a joy to use and sound great. The DAC in the Ultra is very good so I’m not bypassing. WiiM software is constantly being upgraded. Love the room correction and EQ.
I’m less enthused with HEOS (Clunky) and the Firestick interface is ok.
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Trev
··The ArchitectAnyone tried Spotify now that they've finally switched to lossless streaming?
Although codecs aren't typically too much of an issue, Spotify was known for applying a low-pass filter to their encodes, removing some very high frequencies which other streaming services left alone. Their software also tends to pick low-bitrate streams by default if any "auto" settings are enabled.
I've tested Qobuz, Apple Music, Tidal, and a little bit of Amazon HD. I still prefer Spotify's UI and algo for finding new music.
Although codecs aren't typically too much of an issue, Spotify was known for applying a low-pass filter to their encodes, removing some very high frequencies which other streaming services left alone. Their software also tends to pick low-bitrate streams by default if any "auto" settings are enabled.
I've tested Qobuz, Apple Music, Tidal, and a little bit of Amazon HD. I still prefer Spotify's UI and algo for finding new music.
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arturo7
·I've tested Qobuz, Apple Music, Tidal, and a little bit of Amazon HD. I still prefer Spotify's UI and algo for finding new music.
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sxl2004
·For music that I own or ripped from CDs I use Roon.
Quobuz for new discoveries.
Quobuz for new discoveries.
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rob#1
·Here’s a question, any advice would be appreciated:
My system basically hasn’t changed since I put it together thirty years ago (apart from swapping out an unreliable esoteric preamplifier, but that’s another story). I was away for a couple of months but when I turned my system back on one of the speakers was dead.
I ran all the standard checks (crossovers, etc.) to find out one of the bass drivers had given up the ghost, even though it was freely moving and looked fine. I can source new drivers though, so the question is whether I get new drivers for my old loudspeakers (ATC SCM-10), or just invest in newer speakers.
I realise I’d have to swap in two new drivers to ensure they’re balanced; I’m really used to the sound of my speakers but am concerned that their other components might give up as I’ve been listening to them since 1994…
My system basically hasn’t changed since I put it together thirty years ago (apart from swapping out an unreliable esoteric preamplifier, but that’s another story). I was away for a couple of months but when I turned my system back on one of the speakers was dead.
I ran all the standard checks (crossovers, etc.) to find out one of the bass drivers had given up the ghost, even though it was freely moving and looked fine. I can source new drivers though, so the question is whether I get new drivers for my old loudspeakers (ATC SCM-10), or just invest in newer speakers.
I realise I’d have to swap in two new drivers to ensure they’re balanced; I’m really used to the sound of my speakers but am concerned that their other components might give up as I’ve been listening to them since 1994…
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Anyone tried Spotify now that they've finally switched to lossless streaming?
Although codecs aren't typically too much of an issue, Spotify was known for applying a low-pass filter to their encodes, removing some very high frequencies which other streaming services left alone. Their software also tends to pick low-bitrate streams by default if any "auto" settings are enabled.
I've tested Qobuz, Apple Music, Tidal, and a little bit of Amazon HD. I still prefer Spotify's UI and algo for finding new music.
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Trev
··The ArchitectHere’s a question, any advice would be appreciated:
My system basically hasn’t changed since I put it together thirty years ago (apart from swapping out an unreliable esoteric preamplifier, but that’s another story). I was away for a couple of months but when I turned my system back on one of the speakers was dead.
I ran all the standard checks (crossovers, etc.) to find out one of the bass drivers had given up the ghost, even though it was freely moving and looked fine. I can source new drivers though, so the question is whether I get new drivers for my old loudspeakers (ATC SCM-10), or just invest in newer speakers.
I realise I’d have to swap in two new drivers to ensure they’re balanced; I’m really used to the sound of my speakers but am concerned that their other components might give up as I’ve been listening to them since 1994…
I can see some re-cone/repair kits for other models in their current price list. Did you message ATC about repair potential repair cost? Might not be terrible.
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.That's not super old. Could've just been something wrong with the one driver.
I can see some re-cone/repair kits for other models in their current price list. Did you message ATC about repair potential repair cost? Might not be terrible.
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rob#1
·Yep, thanks for your replies guys.
I can get a new driver and swap it over myself (though I was recommended to replace both for matching purposes). I was just thinking about whether speaker technology had improved much in the last few decades…
I guess my ears have gotten used to the ATC studio sound so I should stick with them, just have to hope the crossovers and tweeters keep going 😀
I can get a new driver and swap it over myself (though I was recommended to replace both for matching purposes). I was just thinking about whether speaker technology had improved much in the last few decades…
I guess my ears have gotten used to the ATC studio sound so I should stick with them, just have to hope the crossovers and tweeters keep going 😀
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Yep, thanks for your replies guys.
I can get a new driver and swap it over myself (though I was recommended to replace both for matching purposes). I was just thinking about whether speaker technology had improved much in the last few decades…
I guess my ears have gotten used to the ATC studio sound so I should stick with them, just have to hope the crossovers and tweeters keep going 😀
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Waltesefalcon
·Here’s a question, any advice would be appreciated:
My system basically hasn’t changed since I put it together thirty years ago (apart from swapping out an unreliable esoteric preamplifier, but that’s another story). I was away for a couple of months but when I turned my system back on one of the speakers was dead.
I ran all the standard checks (crossovers, etc.) to find out one of the bass drivers had given up the ghost, even though it was freely moving and looked fine. I can source new drivers though, so the question is whether I get new drivers for my old loudspeakers (ATC SCM-10), or just invest in newer speakers.
I realise I’d have to swap in two new drivers to ensure they’re balanced; I’m really used to the sound of my speakers but am concerned that their other components might give up as I’ve been listening to them since 1994…
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Congnong2566
·Tôi đến từ vietnam không phải HIFi nhưng nó rất vintage. Tôi mua với giá 200USD
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorI'm from Vietnam not HIFi but it's very vintage. I bought it for 200USD
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Congnong2566
·And this is the Philips B7 stereo radio running Tube
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Congnong2566
·Ôi những ngày xưa tươi đẹp. Tôi nhớ mình đã vặn núm điều chỉnh để chuyển kênh giữa các thành phố nước ngoài, nghe những ngôn ngữ và bản nhạc lạ mà tôi chưa từng nghe trên đài phát thanh Na Uy. Có thể đó là một chiếc Grundig của Đức như thế này hoặc một chiếc Tandberg của Na Uy.
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mjb
·The last 20 or so posts in this thread are making me feel a bit better about all of my old stuff starting to bite the dust.
I've got three systems, the good one in the "music room" for listening, the inexpensive (and disappointing) Sony in the garage which I use too infrequently to bother improving, and the system for my woodworking shop which has in the past few years gone through two CD players and two or three tuners. Even though the system was originally inside of a sealed box (for keep dust to a minimum) and is now outside of the sealed room (poorly sealed and in the attic with extreme temperature changes) it just can't hold up. Now, 25 years later, I realize that I can use this newfangled Bluetooth technology and stream from my phone and no longer worry about CDs. And yes I'm old, and I still listen to FM radio. LOL. I have done some streaming with Pandora, but not much.
I've got three systems, the good one in the "music room" for listening, the inexpensive (and disappointing) Sony in the garage which I use too infrequently to bother improving, and the system for my woodworking shop which has in the past few years gone through two CD players and two or three tuners. Even though the system was originally inside of a sealed box (for keep dust to a minimum) and is now outside of the sealed room (poorly sealed and in the attic with extreme temperature changes) it just can't hold up. Now, 25 years later, I realize that I can use this newfangled Bluetooth technology and stream from my phone and no longer worry about CDs. And yes I'm old, and I still listen to FM radio. LOL. I have done some streaming with Pandora, but not much.
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MEGAmole
·The only thing worse than finding someone to repair my watches, is finding someone to repair my CD player. I have Pioneer Elite PD-71 that I don't want to throw in the trash, but I don't know who I can trust to fix it.
Much like watches, I could try to do the work myself. Without access to the test discs from pioneer I could have mixed results though.
Much like watches, I could try to do the work myself. Without access to the test discs from pioneer I could have mixed results though.
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Bruce235
·I have grown to hate surround receivers...
Our first one was an Arcam Diva A85 back in the very early 2000's, which lasted about 10 years I think. When it died, getting it repaired was going to be more than a new Denon,. so we bought a Denon. It again lasted about 10 years, and when it died we bought a Yamaha that had a 5 year warranty.
It dies within a year, needing a board replaced as the screen on the TV was sort of overlayed with green all the time.
Got it back and within a year it crapped out again, this time with no signal coming from the receiver to the TV.
Repaired again under warranty, and in about a year same thing - no signal. The dealer was good with getting it fixed, but this was beginning to be a hassle I didn't want to deal with anymore.
So even though it was still under warranty, I sprung for this (they had a sale on and I got a good discount by giving them back the Yamaha):
Anthem MRX 540 - Canadian company and hopefully one that will last at least 10 years, which seems to be the max life for this particular piece of equipment. Of all the audio and TV's I've bought, this is the piece of equipment that has failed the most. Most of my audio gear just keeps going and going, but the receivers seems to crap out pretty regularly. Anyone else find the same?
A got a low end Pioneer in a out 2005. It somehow gets weaker as time goes by and required tuning up the volume more and more. The remote volume has died but works manually.
I bought a Yamaha A-730, pre on board wifi. The main board died about 4 years in and I got it fixed for about 60% of its price new. It's still working fine. I was disappointed by its failure since it was a "premium" Aventage.
I also have the grand pappy Yamaha R-9 from 1984 that was the first av receiver by Yamaha, but still two channel @125 watts @. It works well except that the fm memory supercapacitor has worn out and sometimes the fm chip conks out, and it's volume needs cleaning annually.
My conclusion is that modern chip based AVRs have much shorter lives caused by the limits of the chips.
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