Recent content by Synergy_dude

Agree, balanced is let's face it overkill unless you are shooting your line signal beyond hifi distances. Great for Pro audio, unnecessary for hifi.

That's great. I assume it's Spotify Lossless Connect? I know of one manufacturer who have had Spotify Connect for years, but will/cannot? implement Spotify Lossless Connect!

Stability while streaming Qobuz Connect would be high on my list. Too many problems with dropouts, streamer lock ups (requiring reboot) and other instabilities that are NOT internet connection and stability related. Wiim set the standard of the streaming bridge devices (no internal DAC use)...

I have two tapped horn subs. 2.4m long horn path. Drivers are Eminence Kappa Pro LFIIs 15". I use them sub 55Hz. They play 18Hz 64ft organ music no problem. You feel that rather then hear it🙂 They are perfect. Can be subtle, fast, loud, room shaking, whatever the music requires. You do need to...

Update. I got the Qobuz Connect feature for my Ultrarendu streamer. I'm also testing a Topping D10s. Purely as a USB to SPdif converter. Its Dac is not used. I compared this back to back Topping against Gustard's U18. In my system, I prefer the D10s! It's a more resolved sound. Even further...

I wouldn't say I'm an expert in the area but I do have practical experience :) I have tried several streamers and reclockers over the years. My 4 way active horn system is very dependant on the WAF Najda 3 in / 8 out, DSP XO DAC pre that does the crossovers, time/phase aligning and PEQ...

Oh and make sure it works with Spotify Lossless. Wiim already works for nicely me. Not so my main streamer Sonore Ultrarendu (yet).

Yes, I have a Pro on long term loan (left behind by a visitor🙂) and tried the Ultra too briefly. The app and general usability sets a gold standard.

I see DSD was discussed above

Without DAC for me👍 I personally have no use of a streamer with a built in DAC. Better to put all efforts into best possible sound quality of the Network Bridge solution.

Have PM'd you.

Also excited to follow this. About me I like to build my own speakers and can assemble electronics. Currently use active 4 way Multi Entry Horns I built that are HiFi focused (Synergy phase coherent ala Tom Danley). Previously had a home grown 5 way large horn system. I was an early adopter...