Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Best Bi-amplified desktop monitors for 1, 000 bucks?
I vote for the Dynaudio BM5A-MKII. I have these speakers, and they are incredibly accurate with great bass. I use a Benchmark DAC-1, which works perfectly since it has balanced outs to matched the balanced connectors on the speakers. These are nearfield monitors. -- MrJB MrJB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15616 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82576 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] digital is digital OR NOT
Nonreality;322895 Wrote: This is just typical crap to leave the shadow of doubt in your mind that you might be missing something although if it is missing you would have to have audiophile ears to hear it. That way if you don't hear a difference it's because you don't have the qualification required to hear it. Not because there is no diff. This con has been used for years, keep it vague and if they complain blame the customer. A newer version is in cables. Don't hear a difference, you need to brake them in. Usually just past the date that you can return them. I'm not saying here that it's all a con game mind you but when dealing with intangibles it's easy to take advantage of people, even people that know what they are doing. Everyone wants to believe. Nonreality, You are exactly right. Well said. Buyer beware. -- MrJB MrJB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15616 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50147 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What DAC to use?
One small note, sound aside, user interface is another feature to consider when evaluating a DAC. For example, the Benchmark DAC1 does not have a remote on/off, in fact it has no on/off at all. Power is controlled by the powerstrip you plug it into. Which I find to be a bit of a pain. Notice that the new Bryston BDA-1 has a trigger input. Advantage Bryston. Regards -- MrJB MrJB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15616 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49316 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Been listening to some bookshelf speakers
For what its worth, I'm a Dynaudio fan. Bought Audience 42s around six years ago, and became a believer. Upgraded my Contour S3.4/S C Center surround set up with the Contour S Rs just last week. Also have a pair of Focus 110s, and my residual A42Ws, displaced by the SRs. You should have a good quality amplifier for these speakers to sing their best. But you can't go wrong with any Dynaudio speaker. They have two lines-the 'pro' systems (dynaudioacoustics.com) and the consumer line (dynaudio.com). Their magic, it seems to me is their tweeter. I prefer it to any metal dome tweeter because it sounds natural without any artifical sibilance. This speaker seems under-represented in the US. I live in a MAJOR metro area, and there's really only one dealer, even though their US importer/distributer is only about 30 miles from here. Don't quite understand why. Good luck, have fun. -- MrJB MrJB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15616 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=45935 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW 802D Speakers. Tempted.
I play in stereo through a pair of the S3.4s with a REL sub. For 5.1, I add in a SC center (which is really nice), and 2x Audience 42Ws (not as nice, but great for mounting on the wall with their special bracket, and fine for now as Rear Left and Right). One sits up and takes notice of a good movie soundtrack on this system! I also have a pair of Dyn Focus 110s for a smaller room. To be honest, I don't think I'll ever bother looking at another speaker line, Dynaudios and their extraordinary tweeters are just right for my ears. -- MrJB MrJB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15616 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42808 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW 802D Speakers. Tempted.
Everyone has there own favorite speaker (s). My favorite right now is the Dynaudio S3.4. The most natural sound I have ever heard. You just have to find yours. http://www.dynaudiousa.com/products/contour/s34/s34.htm -- MrJB MrJB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15616 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42808 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] BW 802D Speakers. Tempted.
Presently using SB3/DAC1/Arcam/Dynaudio speakers. Dynaudios are very natural sounding. Listen to some Dyn's, the bigger the better, you might be surprised. Have fun. -- MrJB MrJB's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15616 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42808 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
