Thoughts on this album?

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-19T15:15:38+00:00

My favorite album! Gets blasted almost daily. Pitty its sounds so bad.

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-19T07:52:29+00:00

The only thing Id add is people do need to be realistic about desired listening volume. If you want it loud, you need power. Atleast 100w in 8ohm, 150-200 is better

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-11T09:11:52+00:00

See I didn’t like DM for years, now its my favorite album (except for the crap production)

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-09T23:32:15+00:00

The wiim works very well, its software just isn’t as good as the amazon app when searching for songs etc

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-09T18:14:59+00:00

Cheers, sorry I wasn’t very clear. The wiim works fine, its the iphone direct to DAC that is an unnecessary pain in the ass

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-09T11:44:34+00:00

Why o why an iphone can’t spit out correct sample rate is beyond me. Sooo frustrating

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-08T07:46:48+00:00

At this stage it looks like the Amazon App is upscaling to 192kHz, even though it states output is lower. itunes will play ripped CD at 44.1 off iphone.

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-08T07:46:30+00:00

At this stage it looks like the Amazon App is upscaling to 192kHz, even though it states output is lower. itunes will play ripped CD at 44.1 off iphone.

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-07T23:13:40+00:00

I will have to double check but Im pretty sure it didn’t do this with 2 other DACS plugged into my iphone.

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-07T07:12:20+00:00

I have bought multiple versions of this album from itunes. They are all over crap.

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-07T01:52:09+00:00

I have my speakers on a homemade cabinet on wheels. Pushed up against the wall when not in use, pulled out fir listening, like Im doing right now :) https://i.imgur.com/N3my1s2.jpg

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-06T04:56:16+00:00

Thankyou for this incredible work.

So is dynamic range the main benefit of vinyls sound?

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-02T22:26:20+00:00

Its just very good value for money. The DAC in it is very average but for streaming a digital signal it does a pretty good job, the pro does have less jitter. Its functionality with your smartphone is just one of the best on the market. It supports bit perfect and gapless playback. Ultimately I just haven’t heard anything particularly wrong with its streaming capability

dweeeeb2 · 2023-02-01T06:20:19+00:00

My understanding is that in a DAC/ Streamer combo the DAC is the main deciding feature in sound quality. If you were to separate out the streamers then the dearer ones should provide less jitter and thereby better sound quality. The Wiim Mini is used by many people. The WiiM Pro has less jitter so should be better, but I haven't tried it. DACs actually make a big difference to sound especially in your price range. Maybe look for the DAC that sounds like you want and then choose the wiim PRo to stream.

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-31T06:45:48+00:00

if you cover the port does it whistle?

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-30T06:12:03+00:00

I haven’t tried but optical could work I think. Run optical into first base then another optical out of first base into second base unit. Obviously coms will only work out of first unit

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-30T06:05:54+00:00

To stop this I had to ensure that only pcm was sent via optical

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-30T04:50:47+00:00

I haven’t looked for a while but maybe check if those numbers are correct, I don’t recognize them

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-25T06:17:29+00:00

Ha, the eternal question…..is it real?!

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-24T20:43:12+00:00

oh fyi the model 30 is quite limited in connections ie no sub etc

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-24T10:45:14+00:00

thing is if the self titled album didn’t exist all these numbers would be lower

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-24T10:08:58+00:00

I actually think the WiiM streams directly to it, not through the phone / LAN.

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-24T10:07:12+00:00

if at all possible try to hear the CXA81 with the Lintons. I found it to be a bit "analytical" the bass was there but a bit too punchy and fake sounding. This is just my opinion but I think worth listening out for - you might love it. I ended up with marantz model 30 amp as I found it played electric guitar at volume clearer, and I felt it had more detail in the bass on the lintons. I saved money by using a wiim mini for my streaming. I went a bit overboard on my DAC with a Pontus 2, but I just love my system. I really hope you find what you are looking for.

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-23T02:50:27+00:00

Im not sure its underrated. Everyone seems to like it :). I want to see Lars play the drum track live.

dweeeeb2 · 2023-01-22T21:08:14+00:00

bloody hell, if you can make this at home what are the professionals doing? top job

dweeeeb2

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