The Dude

I had a Scott 222 C hotrodded by NOS valves. It was one of the best sounding integrated amps I heard with my Heresys. Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

Correct, 001 has mentioned a good entry level DSP, 2-nice 2 channel amps will work as well. Two way crossover (minidsp.com) Not sure if you have read some of these or not, but there some good info. Just be careful not to go down a rabbit hole, keep it simple and try to stick with settings that are known to work.

I'm using the Crown XLS2505 for my TH Spuds. Actually just finished the following video which I highly recommend if setting up multiple subs. Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

I would check Monoprice as they have some nice whole home offerings.

I assume play back is only as good as the phone is capable. I was under the impression TIdal/MQA on the phone had better play back with the right DAC as it can unfold which allows an android phone to have better play back than hi res from any other source.

They seem to be more straight forward, download what we have available and use how/where you like. I like buying from Hdtracks as I can store on my NUC and hard drive then access via ROON. But I am looking for something more portable. ROON offers ARC, but I would like to have better play back via Android Phone, that's what took me to MQA as it seems there are programs that bi pass Androids lack of capabilities. Does Qobuz have this ability?

@RealMarkDeneen the link below is more geared towards disproving the quality of MQA, from what I gathered from the first paragraph (which also explains some of the last statement I posted) MQA appears to be Tidals way to "unfold" the encoding. MQA may be worth the extra sound quality, but im not a fan of proprietary software, hardware or methods for that matter. I see some benefit to Tidal, but if I can get the same quality from Qobuz without the need of device or software to "unfold" the last part of the signal, then I may consider Qobuz over Tidal. https://hackaday.com/2021/04/21/mythbusting-tidals-mqa-format-how-does-it-measure-up/

I am going to skim back through this thread for an answer, but could someone explain this this statement? I thought Hi-res was Hi-res. From how this read, it makes it sound as there are different types of hi-res audio. Qobuz allows its users to directly stream hi-res music without using MQA, while Tidal supports MQA in their High-Res audio quality option.

Have you built or heard any of the passive/driver combos? Wouldn't mind seeing some for the different drivers Klipsch used.

Depending if the goal is 2 channel or not, DAC directly to the MINIDSP should work without the need of a PRE. Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

Ebay, $50.00 each https://www.ebay.com/itm/255796213565?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=XDL5oeuaSy-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=IrwQw47zRQO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

But isn't that the purpose of a folded horn to "unfold" the bass frequency? Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

I do as well, even have a B&C which eventually replaced the P. Audio pictured. If you want to dabble, your welcome to them to try, could even make a smoking deal on sell if interested. PM me for more details if so.

I would love to experience what he did with Zeppelin II.

I use my grandfather's Gillette Silver tip and on occasion my grandmothers Lady Gillette. Gillette platinum blades are good, but I can't find a good source, so Astra from Amazon have been my go-to for the last year. Gillette Flare Flair | Refurb Revamp Replate | Razor Emporium Gillette Lady Gillette | Double Edge Safety | Razor Emporium Sure enough after doing a quick Google search on the Gillette platinum, I came across some on Amazon. Amazon.com: 25 Gillette Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades Made in Russia : Beauty & Personal Care Amazon.com: Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades - 30 Ct : Beauty & Personal Care

Welcome, they are the first series of the Fortes. The newest series is the Forte IV. Nice speaker. What all would you like to know? Forte Floorstanding Speaker | Klipsch forte-brochure.pdf (d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net)

I use Venmo, but only with people I know, no strangers. Not sure how secure it is, if at all. My kids use cash app, not sure how secure that is either.

I've had 2 sets twice but needing the storage space and money after acquiring K402s, had to sell them. DJK os the reason I tried them, I preferred them over the big 9040s. As Seti mentioned the 402 has been hard to beat, but for the price horns like 640 and 403 would be hard to beat unless you can get your hands on 402s and have space, then there is no question to ask, as its always the 402.

So tempting...Do you think if I was to move into an apartment for about 6 months and decided to put in a set of Underground Jubilees, I would have a use for these? I don't have an apartment or Jubilees, but you never know.

Though a slightly different design, the K403 always reminded me of the EV HP 640. Knowing how good the EV HP 640 is, I could only imagine how much better the K403 is.

Thats good to know as my dog doesn't particularly care to be picked up in general let alone rotated.

I've been using ROON and they recently released ARC for mobile use. It is a paid subscription, but I like the features and Hi-Res play back.

I would also consider the Powernode by Bluesound, I am planning on this router myself. Unless of course you already have a Sonos system in your home. They are a little more $$ than the Sonos, but I have read great things about the Bluesound line from this forum. POWERNODE - Bluesound Is the Bluesound Powernode a Sonos-Slaughtering Streaming Amp? (makeuseof.com)

Im a little curious,, but have concerns as Racer X had mentioned that these Floyd remixes are like some of the Zeppelin remixes, which I am not a fan of. https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/170069/Pink_Floyd-Animals-Multi-Format_Box_Sets Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk