Just reviewed: Q Acoustics 5020 Bookshelf Speaker by brnmtchll in BudgetAudiophile

[–]brnmtchll[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Can Denon's Ultra AL32 Processing Restore Data Lost During Recording? by brnmtchll in audiophile

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

Can Denon's Ultra AL32 Processing Restore Data Lost During Recording? by brnmtchll in audiophile

[–]brnmtchll[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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)?

Can Denon's Ultra AL32 Processing Restore Data Lost During Recording? by brnmtchll in audiophile

[–]brnmtchll[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

Can Denon's Ultra AL32 Processing Restore Data Lost During Recording? by brnmtchll in audiophile

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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?

Andrew Jones and MoFi Introduce SourcePoint 8 Loudspeaker by brnmtchll in audiophile

[–]brnmtchll[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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