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- Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:15 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Bluesound Node - Round 1
- Replies: 97
- Views: 4196
Re: Bluesound Node - Round 1
LP is capable of only 40 db variation, and yet it can sound absolutely grand. On some albums, it is my favorite version. If you’re only getting 40dB out of vinyl you’re missing 20 to 30 dB of its well recognized potential. This could be related to the electrostatic panels which do have limits when ...
- Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:53 am
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Bluesound Node - Round 1
- Replies: 97
- Views: 4196
Re: Bluesound Node - Round 1
These different formats sound different not because of file size issues, but because of other stuff that we have not yet quantified. Meanwhile… it really does all sound grand. Streamed or spun. I agree. I also don't think it is worthwhile to necessarily get caught up on maximum dynamic range number...
- Mon Dec 26, 2022 9:16 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Bluesound Node - Round 1
- Replies: 97
- Views: 4196
Re: Bluesound Node - Round 1
I don't think it's your Mac OS version that is the problem with running the app on the Mac. As for why you prefer the CD/SACD over streaming it is hard to say. I can see the SACD's being a higher quality than even the flac downloads via amazon music. As for CD, that is really hard to say. Perhaps th...
- Mon Dec 26, 2022 7:13 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Bluesound Node - Round 1
- Replies: 97
- Views: 4196
Re: Bluesound Node - Round 1
AJ, Sorry to hear all the troubles. First unit a dud, now this. So much for plug and play. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with the BluOS controller on Mac. It does have a minimum Mac OS version of: v10.9 . So check that first I suppose. Bluesound has a pretty active support community. Yo...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 8:56 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Bluesound Node - Round 1
- Replies: 97
- Views: 4196
Re: Bluesound Node - Round 1
Each platform has it's pros and cons. You can play around with all these options for awhile and when you decide on the best one for you then stick with that (or keep them all in the system). BTW- if you want absolute simplicity for your wife. Get an Amazon Echo (they are on sale for $15 currently). ...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:40 am
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 841
Re: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
The downfacing ports may be causing a lot of this distortion as that port is essentially firing into a 3 sided box. If you can, try doing some of the stuff I talked about above and let us see what we can do. I'm not giving up on this. I think there is room for improvement. EDIT: We're posting rapidl...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:29 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting/problems/manuals/schematics
- Topic: Short Dropouts streaming to an external DAC
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1737
Re: Short Dropouts streaming to an external DAC
I think we are discussing this in two threads. But to summarize: 1) I would turn off all jitter correction in all units (source and DAC). See if the dropouts go away. If so, then it's a jitter correction compatibility issue, go to step 2. If not, then look at cables, connection type, or a dreaded eq...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:19 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBY!!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7046
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBY!!!
Indeed. A very happy birthday wish.
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:12 am
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 841
Re: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
This is definitely a tough room. No doubt. You do have some things working for you however. The room is symmetric, you are able to have you listening position centered, and nothing blocking direct line of sign to the speakers. So at least those are positives. So I know that for aesthetics and space ...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 8:50 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting/problems/manuals/schematics
- Topic: Short Dropouts streaming to an external DAC
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1737
Re: Short Dropouts streaming to an external DAC
Different sources and DACs will employ technology to limit jitter. I can see how this introduces some incompatibility, especially with higher bitdepth and sampling rate audio. I have to admit that I have not had any audio dropout as a result of this. I think jitter is like ground loops. In some syst...
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 3:23 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Bluesound Node - Round 1
- Replies: 97
- Views: 4196
Re: Bluesound Node - Round 1
Very good. I'm glad it's working. I think you will get the hang of BluOS very quickly so I wouldn't be worried about that. Now just have some fun with it!
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 1:18 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 841
Re: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
White noise tests are meaningless. If using a full spectrum equalizer, agree, white noise tests are not very helpful. However, if one only has access to a single balance control, then they can be utilized. His data don’t show a problem. I'm looking at his uncorrected frequency sweep. At above 400 h...
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 12:37 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 841
Re: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
5. If you want more bass and more dynamics and more volume, with no need of sub, get the Klipsch. I don't think there is any need for a sub in this system. The uncorrected frequency sweep already shows an exaggerated low end above 25 hz or so. FWIW, I don’t see any sign of a defective speaker. I se...
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 12:26 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 841
Re: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
Not that near, they are 15 cm away, Ah, well that is very near... I guess it's all relative. Mine are about 2 meters off the wall. At less than a meter, there can be a very significant increase in the lower frequencies. The real issue I have is that I found to have one speaker 10-15 dB louder than ...
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 12:02 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 841
Re: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
Wow, that is a massive spike in the 60-200hz region. Pretty unusual. Do you have your speakers close to the corner of the room?
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 11:20 am
- Forum: Member Systems Gallery
- Topic: Alex's CJ System
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3613
Re: Alex's CJ System
Very nice. I too have found something special about R2R DACs. I personally went with the Holo Audio May KTE edition DAC.
The new CJ phono preamps are amazing, but as you mentioned,... expensive.
Again, great setup, congrats.
The new CJ phono preamps are amazing, but as you mentioned,... expensive.
Again, great setup, congrats.
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 11:11 am
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 841
Re: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
Are you having a problem with not enough low end? I'm usually in the camp of spending money on quality not amplitude. Unless there is some major drop off in the lower frequencies, I wouldn't worry about it too much. If you think there is, you can confirm that with a calibration mic and frequency swe...
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 11:08 am
- Forum: Member Systems Gallery
- Topic: Alex's CJ System
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3613
Re: Alex's CJ System
Very cool.
Great looking setup. So you are basically biamping?
What do you think about the Denafrips DAC? I was looking at that when I was considering a DAC upgrade a little while back.
Great looking setup. So you are basically biamping?
What do you think about the Denafrips DAC? I was looking at that when I was considering a DAC upgrade a little while back.
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:58 am
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 841
Re: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
I didn't realize that the Definitive Technologies had a self powered bass component. The pictures on the website don't show any cables going into them and I didn't see a power cord input. Yeah, agree with AJ, keep away from the DT, you are asking for trouble and most likely disappointment.
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:58 am
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 841
Re: Go for Klipsch RP-8000F II ?
Hmmm... again, not sure what significant improvement one of these models has over the other. Yeah, the Definitive Technology, uses side firing bass woofers, and that may have a bigger influence in some rooms (especially small ones). But it's not like side vs front bass woofers are some magic recipe ...