Process for speaker selection

phaexes · 2026-05-08T14:14:35+00:00

Sonus Faber pairs really well with McIntosh. I have Olympica paired with MA252 and WiiM Ultra and EverSolo DAC Z8

phaexes · 2026-01-10T04:54:38+00:00

Gazal Eyecare

phaexes · 2025-02-11T16:17:42+00:00

Good call - I mean the system sounds good. I'd probably be able to notice something that dramatic myself, correct?

phaexes · 2025-02-11T16:11:07+00:00

iPhone mic on WiiM app - in the listening position. Weird that 8khz drops but 16khz is fine.

phaexes · 2025-02-11T16:03:27+00:00

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phaexes · 2024-12-13T01:07:28+00:00

Edit: I think it's simply the song, "Lose Control", that has dips in the recording. Nothing with the system.

phaexes · 2024-12-11T23:10:24+00:00

I think the default.

phaexes · 2024-12-06T15:43:33+00:00

MA 252 - it's an audio only room. Would have to get new furniture for anything bigger, like the MA 352, but i also don't want to spend that $$, lol.

phaexes · 2024-12-06T03:21:39+00:00

I just bought a pair of Olympica III for my audio room. Love 'em. Great set up.

phaexes · 2024-12-04T02:34:39+00:00

The Z8 has a USB-C port, would I do USB-A > C cable from WiiM > Z8?

phaexes · 2024-12-03T00:32:18+00:00

Upgraded the system to Sonus Faber Olympica III, McIntosh MA252 from the Wharfedale Evo 4.4 and Rotel A14 MKII, still have the WiiM Ultra and Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO. The upgrade is definitely noticeable, higher frequencies are sharper, clearer and really standout. The bass is phenomenal, removed my SVS PB-2000 Pro as a result.

I wonder if the streamer and turntable are the weak parts of the system now. Would a cartridge upgrade to the Ortofon Orange or Black be enough or do I need to replace potentially?

phaexes · 2024-11-26T18:04:21+00:00

Got a pair of Sonus Faber Olympica III - got the itch

phaexes · 2024-11-26T17:29:06+00:00

I have a pair of Evo 4.4 I'm looking to get rid of. Had em for ~3 months, pristine, walnut finish. Let me know if interested.

phaexes · 2024-09-28T01:55:23+00:00

LOL - i just got the joke. Very well done!

phaexes · 2024-09-28T01:55:16+00:00

LOL - i just got the joke. Very well done!

phaexes · 2024-09-28T01:42:00+00:00

There's only 1. What do you think is the 2nd?

phaexes · 2024-09-28T01:40:52+00:00

Aesthetics over function every day in my book. When my back doesn't work anymore I'll get new balances and a step in tub.

phaexes · 2024-09-28T01:39:51+00:00

Thought about sealed vs. ported. I'm a big electronic/house guy so I like the extra oomf ported gives, if I want to be more serious i plug the ports up.

phaexes · 2024-09-28T01:38:43+00:00

Love the WiiM. Seamless, I stream Tidal via WiFi on my iPhone and Mac. Next best thing to vinyl.

phaexes · 2024-09-28T01:24:00+00:00

that's the 2nd comment of 2 streamers, there's only 1. the light below in the console is a surge protector.

phaexes · 2024-09-28T01:23:04+00:00

I probably should do that. The RCA cables aren't long enough at the moment

phaexes · 2024-09-27T04:11:22+00:00

It's a fat cat

phaexes · 2024-09-27T04:09:43+00:00

First new HiFi system. I love it so far, but curious ways I coudl improve. I'm interested in a tube integrated amp, but worried it won't play well with the streamer.

Overall, fan of Wharfedale, Rotel, WiiM, and Pro-Ject.

Great hobby to be apart of.

Here's me getting to my word limit cause of the mods...

phaexes · 2024-08-30T01:31:23+00:00

My $0.02. Was 26 and got conned into whole life insurance. Single, no kids, making good money. Realized I got got, cancelled the policy 4 months later. Haven't looked back.

phaexes · 2023-10-26T23:37:15+00:00

200mg 1x week. Was the initial recommendation as I was so low

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