Hello Roon users:
I started a Roon trial, and have it running on my Mac Mini, which I use as NAS with several G-TECH drives attached.
Bryston just implement Roon RAAT on the BDP-2 and I am using it, connected to the new Simaudio 280D DAC, as a Roon end point. It is currently scanning my 12 TB...
I would have to say the "Ignore" function on this forum is the greatest invention ever...right up there
with the automobile and the airplane. And ice cream. :D:)
Just found out about Periscope. An app developed by a 27 year old entrepreneur, and now owned by Twitter.
It is simply amazing and can be used for a lot of good.
Basically it turns your phone or tablet into an internet broadcasting device, no other hardware required.
You download the...
I received an email from Roon telling me they are giving me a 14 day free trial, with no credit card requirement.
I applaud them for listening to feedback from potential users. Many complained about the CC requirement, and to make it worse, it was not self cancelling. If you did not proactively...
Yesterday I spent some quality time at Alma Music & Audio with Alex (asiufy).
Alex is a MOST gracious host and I was treated like a big ticket customer even though
I am not shopping for gear. Alex is absolutely one of the most passionate, knowledgeable,
and open minded audiophiles and music...
Got your attention?
I received an email last month from Marc Phillips at Coleen Cardas Imports, the folks who import and distribute Opera speakers, Unison Research electronics, saying he had an integrated amplifier that could drive ANY speaker, and even had power ratings specified at 2 Ohms. I...
Duffy fans, 3 new songs on the Legend soundtrack, the movie with Tom Hardy.
Great double disc with a great track list:
Disc 1:
1. Legend (Carter Burwell)
2. Green Onions (Single Version) (Booker T & The Mg's)
3. Cissy Strut (The Meters)
4. He's In Town (The Rockin' Berries)
5...
Apple really stunk up the place with El Capitan. It is an unmitigated POS. Their WORST upgrade since
i have been a customer.
I waited to post as the issues I am having on my THREE MONTH old Mac Mini with maxed out memory and a SS drive
until I saw these issues seem to be pretty widespread...
I saw Richard Thompson last night for the first time. He "opened" for himself acoustically then was joined by his drummer and bassist to complete the "Richard Thompson Electric Trio".
I have been listening to Thompson since the late 80s when in college a friend had the most amazing mix tapes...
I will use this thread to mention amazing, non commercially released recordings, across all genres,
that are musically or historically of high value. Live shows, studio out takes, rough mixes etc. FM,
Soundboard, you name it. Feel free to contribute/
First one:
Charlie Byrd - Herb Ellis -...
Welcome the the HiFi Miser Forum:
This will be a sub forum to discuss great sounding, feature rich audio products that are priced under $1500.
There are so many great products available now both from small artisanal one man shops but also from
larger entities who can use economies of scale...
Ron Brenay at New Record Day makes superb videos. I don't know if he went to film school or what, but damn they are good.
They make any other review site that uses videos look laughable.
In his new review of the Magnepan .7 (assuming it is the latest 'i" version) he says a tubed Rogue 100 and...
I am shopping for a tube preamp. Some interesting thoughts popped into my noggin.:cool:
What is the point of purchasing and running tube preamps, or integrated/power amps that don't sound tubey?
If there is no signature tube sound why not just go solid state and get the benefit of no heat...
...in MY humble opinion.
I listened to The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim in my usual way, once at home and once in the car, and was utterly blown away, transfixed. This does not happen often. Paolo Nutini's Caustic Love was the last time I was knocked on my rear end.
I had mixed feelings about his...
Total USB Solution+® banishes ALL USB audio gremlins
The micro iUSB3.0 addresses all 8 significant USB audio gremlins that lead to poor
quality computer audio in one fell swoop:
• Corrects signal balance
• Suppresses frame noise
• Suppresses packet noise
• Ultra clean power...
I think an interesting topic is Audiophiles who do not have confidence in their ability to hear.
This is NOT, I repeat NOT, about having "golden ears" or being a "gifted listener" or any such lofty nonsense.
It is about the ability to trust your experience, your perceptions, and what your...
A fellow who lives in Monterrey, named Michael Albov, recorded a gal who wondered into the dorm at
UCSC Santa Cruz with his Sony 350 Reel to Reel and handheld mics. It laid dormant
for about 40 years until he decided to archive to DAT a few years ago. He uploaded it
to Youtube and posted...
Check out Lianne La Havas..I'm a sucker for a women who play bass!:D
Ultra talented jazzy, funky, and modern singer songwriter and musician. A less arty Esperanza Spalding, maybe a little Prince via Joni Mitchell thrown in. Me likey.
First album below. New album, Blood, in July.
New...
Just got word of this:
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MOON by Simaudio proudly introduces the MOON 780D Digital-to-Analog Converter
with network player, the newest addition to our flagship MOON Evolution Series.
The MOON 780D is the most life-like sounding and technologically advanced digital audio...
My review of MusicScope by Xivero.
Digital file analysis software, $29.
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-accessories/accessories/musicscope-analysis-software-by-xivero-review.html
FYI, HighResAudio.com of Germany has licensed the product to examine their online catalog
and recently rejected...
http://hiresaudiocentral.com/tori-a...acy-of-little-earthquakes-and-under-the-pink/
Check out the rest of the site too..good stuff.
http://hiresaudiocentral.com/
I have two Squeezebox Touch units, mint, for sale with a Channel Islands Audio VDC-SB external power supply. I am the original owner for all.
Original box, power supply, and packaging for one unit.
Enhanced Digital Output installed on both, which allows for 192/24 streaming.
Asking $500...
Its almost the 10th anniversary of TONEAudio.
Publisher Jeff Dorgay has posted the following-
Kickstart Our Heart: Taking TONEAudio to PRINT!
This week we have some exciting news. Over the last decade, many readers of our online issues have asked us if we would consider printing the magazine...
My wife and I returned home from dinner out on Saturday and we entered house
expecting our dog, who we rescued in January (Sandy, 55 Lbs Aussie Cattle Dog/Boxer Mix)
to greet us at the garage door as usual. No Sandy. I go upstairs thinking she was deep in a nap,
and she is no where to be...
The Luminous Audio Axiom II (Walker Mod Version) Passive controller:
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-preamplifiers/stereo-preamps/luminous-audio-axiom-ii-passive-preamp-review.html
Thiel Fans:
I just received a pair of the new Thiel TM3 standmounts. They retail for $3498.
I have been a long time Thiel fan,currently owning the CS2.4 and at one point the CS3.7.
After a few days, it is obvious these are real deal high fidelity speakers. Everyone who has
been...