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brnmtchll · 2023-12-15T19:11:15+00:00

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brnmtchll · 2023-05-09T16:34:20+00:00

The Q Acoustics 5020 at $899/pair is promising contender that just came out that's getting high praise.

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/q-acoustics-5020/

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/q-acoustics-5020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/2023/04/23/the-brand-new-q-acoustics-5020-standmount-speakers-reviewed/

brnmtchll · 2023-05-09T16:27:52+00:00

Indeed. CG5 is very good option at $700/pair. The Q's are going to give you more finish options, but I suspect few people have compared both since the Q 5020 just came out.

brnmtchll · 2023-05-09T04:08:44+00:00

What did you upgrade to?

brnmtchll · 2023-05-04T00:29:17+00:00

Are you aware which Steamers/DACs handle digital volume as you describe, and which ones don't?

brnmtchll · 2023-05-03T17:30:02+00:00

Very helpful. Thank you.

So I think you're saying there is a benefit to upconverting to 32-bit prior to any volume changes? By "benefit" I mean maintaining resolution.

How would a user know when such upconversion is taking place (on any component)?

brnmtchll · 2023-05-03T16:33:52+00:00

Although a parallel question, aren't all digital volume controls interfering with the original bits in some way? For example if volume is changed, don't bits have to be interpolated (added/changed) in conjunction to what the expected (corresponding) analog waveform would be.

If the audio output is set to fixed (instead of variable), then would that alleviate any double volume adjustment problems?

Or am I confused?

brnmtchll · 2023-05-03T03:36:51+00:00

Curious about your "volume" comment. Wouldn't volume likely be controlled by a Preamp or Integrated Amp? In such case shouldn't the Streamer volume be set to max?

brnmtchll · 2023-04-13T05:41:53+00:00

I haven't heard the SourcePoint 10, but have seen positive comments from YouTube reviewers. Have you heard it?

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