famish99

Better than diy? Worthy turn key?

4 times I've gone into a Volti room at an audio show, and 4 times I've been enveloped by Hotel California. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdXrkUPcWro

I believe the speakers are cursed.

It definitely channels the Klipsch spirit but upgraded. It's definitely worthy turnkey but I might ask him for some stuff...

I have a small Fosi, and I do occasionally use the bluetooth.

I have a low-end system, and even more lower-end ears. But... Fosi *works.* It takes a musical input, amplifies it, and send it to speakers without doing anything horrible to it. Sure, it would be a good start for a newcomer.

Here is the thread that helped persuade me to buy a Fosi:

https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/wtb-small-speaker-amp.14191/#post-426756

At the price, it doesn't take much persuading!

Since this is for a newcomer, why not a powered monitor with bluetooth built in? there's a few options in the prosumer world.

I’m pretty versed in computer audio tweakery/geekery but haven’t ever been able to make heads or tails of Diretta. It’s an alternative to UPnP basically, right? Or at least that’s what I’ve gotten out of the little I’ve read about it.

A thread on the topic would be nice.

600 ish bucks for a streamer doesn’t seem too bad, nifty sfp cage too!

Sometimes things just work well together.

is this in the Fosi?

Yes @yotacowboy. In the V3.

listening to Polyphia's Remember That You Will Die right now, which is mixed a bit thiccc and on some of these other cheapo chip amps can sound way thuddy, not so on the V3. Good enough to not be distracting.

Mine is in the way!

Fitting the Sparkos in was a bit more annoying than I expected, but it really does a good job of cutting through the veil it had with the stock 5532s. This amp will be more than adequate for my living room setup!

Wavedream right?

Walnut you guys.

Hail Hydra (Z)!

I agree. Thanks for helping me go get them duder! They weren’t light. And @ohhgourami for always recommending them.

Dude I bought my current speakers from had just upgraded to Acoustic Zen Adagios - he was kind enough to let me listen for a half an album or so... big fat yes on these, especially in the used market.

What speakers did you upgrade?

Forte 3, I did the GR Research upgrade kit. Also big thanks to @JoshMorr for the mounting board, braces and dynamat!

Oh damn. I need to ask you about these once you get a chance to hear the differences.

I'm still trying to work through a few noise issues, but early thoughts would be more impact and perhaps better clarity.

How is the headphone circuit implemented? Do the 300Bs power it or is it run off the 12AU7s somehow?

Runs off the 300B with a voltage divider

Did that excuse work when your wife caught you browsing the net

Horny Horns I see.

Fixed. Next time don't let @HitmanFluffy touch your stuff. His sperm gets into your ether.

rockna or bust

I have the Rednet 3 already, so I didn't really need another transport. But as a Roon endpoint, the Pi is better than the Rednet 3 in a lot of ways.

Waiting for mine to ship. Hopefully it'll be better than the Auralic Aries that died on me.

Yeah @cizx it took awhile for me to get it, but it's worth the wait.

I really love my AT33PTGII - tracks so incredibly well.

@famish99 and personally most of it is overrated those pressings IMO.

What's your setup

Thorens TD-160, SME 3009, Soundsmith SMMC4, Mofi StudioPhono, Forte 3. Edit: Table was inherited from father-in-law, I only had to buy the cart and the phono and get it converted to 120/60

Could always be a super nerd and install MPD like me

I tried Audirvana again, and as much as it kills me to say this, the Apple Music app is still the best option for me.

Use Winyl. Foobar sucks.

Just in time for the rainy season.

Jealous, I'd love to be in London around Christmas.

Nice. I’ve got this setup also. Very satisfying. Does your AF have feedback or no?

No feedback, Jupiter caps

Forte III is my fav current production Klipsch.

PI-2XR, which is 1:1, but in retrospect I think I should have gotten the PO-2XR because the spec sheets show less distortion in the bass. I'd say even with a bit of bass color the benefits outweigh the downside. I mostly got it to use it with @ColtMrFire Starlet when he brings it over.

https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/wtb-jensen-isomax-pc-2xr.7336/#post-241557

Cool, yeah-- I still sometimes splurge and drag it over to my lyr

@Scott Kramer I'd be tempted to borrow it sometime to see if the PO sound significantly different from the PI or not.

Looking forward to your impressions!

Waiting for the new toy syndrome to wear off a bit before leaving impressions.

Oddly enough I haven't been to too many here. I had some good experiences at Stereo Exchange, but I think they're by appointment only now. http://stereoexchange.com/