Recent content by NC Lee

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    Upgrading from Vitus RI-101 mkII with TAD speakers

    I have the 101-2 and have auditioned the SIA025. For me, it was not as dynamic, like it rounded the front corner of the notes.
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    More Consensus That Streaming Is An Inferior Format & Not High End?

    "I will try to find my old oppo from a closet and wouldn't be surprised if it obliterates the super taiko" Comments like this do not enhance your credibility. Not that Oppo will not sound better but that you are expressing a mile wide bias, so whatever your comment on it, I will dismiss. Just say'
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    Detailed Speaker Setup and Optimization

    But then he says "Kind of impressive how much a small change in position can matter to the overall soundstaging". Wait! what!? Moving the speaker a foot diagonally and drastically altering the toe in is a HUGE change in position. How could he think this is a small change in position?? I...
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    Downsizing from dCS Vivaldi Stack? Is this dumb?

    Have you compared the Tambaqui paired with Aurender N20 vs Grimm? To what end?
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    Why do most audiophiles don't like active speakers ?

    Only what, $600k to your door? Fly from the US to what country to audition?
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    Why do most audiophiles don't like active speakers ?

    They are a tiny part of a small market. When you want a change, what do you do with them? With so few retail outlets for any hi end audio, many of us buy used to try, knowing we can sell what we don't like. The market for these speakers is so small I have no confidence I could readily sell them...
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    Detailed Speaker Setup and Optimization

    If you can't hear bass out of two subs, how could it not be setup/room or crossover or something wrong...
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    Detailed Speaker Setup and Optimization

    I liked some of these suggestions, like a human voice in different spots- real or recorded, to find most natural midrange.
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    Detailed Speaker Setup and Optimization

    So,
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    How far should speakers be placed away from walls to eliminate smearing from early reflections?

    How do you not ask the next question: "But could it sound better?" Aren't most of us elsewhere but for that damning question?
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    How far should speakers be placed away from walls to eliminate smearing from early reflections?

    Yes, a sameness but not due to tonal coloration. I wanted more intimacy; put that singer in a small jazz club if that's where she belongs. I have wide dispersion speakers in a room I am taming of too much reflection. I put a 10x7' 4" rock wool panel behind the speakers that make a great...
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    More Consensus That Streaming Is An Inferior Format & Not High End?

    Having a bad day?
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    More Consensus That Streaming Is An Inferior Format & Not High End?

    I have enjoyed and learned from these Great Courses videos: https://www.thegreatcourses.com/search/music They often have deep discount sales.
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    Finally got a new DAC (Tambaqui!)

    Another connection trade-off question. My Aurender, according to a couple of reviewers, outputs better SQ from AES. The Tambaqui limits AES to 192 khz resolution vs 384 via USB. Also, USB supports DSD. Should I have a preference? I'd rather buy one cable rather than 2 and compare.
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    Wadax Reference Server

    Those brands are already taken in your area. So, pick some second tier brands in awareness that sound good and pitch them. They probably sound very good, but will not sell themselves as easily.
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