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First replay of nativedsd.com support - since then, I have informed them about the faulty download - let's wait and see what happens next. Hi Ivan, the .dsf format is widely read by many many players. But indeed you need a slightly faster computer than 'norma' since the bitrate is quite high. We do think the paid apps are worth it, especially Jriver is a great deal on windows. Here is some general information that you'll find interesting. Desktop .dsf playback On desktop computers, these players will play .dsf files, we recommend these apps: Roon: stereo & multichannel Jriver media center: stereo & multichannel Audirvana: st + mch, will work in combination with iTunes. Signalist HQ: up- and downsampling + playback You could also consider DSD Master in combination with the BitPerfect app, read more here on what you would need to do in this Help Article. How to play DSD in iTunes using Audirvana Using Audirvana plus and iTunes to play DSD Files Jonas Sacks Portable playback USB Audio player for Android or iPhone and iPad DSD playback from Onkyo All DAC's Compare all DAC's that Play DSD files and their performances on this sheet. Let me know if this is a good starting point or if you need more help. We're always happy to get deeper into this subject depending on your hardware configuration. Thanks for your message and I hope to see you around our shop!

As far as I understand, DSD (or DSF) is the format of SACD, but instead of burning it on a disc, it is available for download. It makes my RP160Ms shine, and it gives my Heresy speakers really deep bass (!!!!)

I believe that my download is faulty. Some songs play, some don't. Some that don't play only have one channel, some have none. Also, the zipfile was only about 413Mb in size. This morning I downloaded their free sampler dsd (64) which has the approximately the same play duration as the one I bought. Its size was 1.5GB. So I think that the dsd music I bought last night simply is faulty. Edit: Just to make things clear: I can play their "Welcome to NativeDSD Sampler (DSD 64, FREE) " without any problem at all with Korg's 'AudioGate 4 Lite'

Well, in the case of nativedsd.com 's album I bought, the recordings are simply not available in other formats. https://www.nativedsd.com/information/about-dsd "From the worlds of jazz, blues, percussion ensembles, world music, and classical music, this is a special compilation of analog audiophile recordings at their best, with emphasis on execution and great sound. This is a must for the audiophile enthusiast. Audiotapes from 2xHD guarantee that ultimate quality is preserved from the original master. Audiophile quality microphone designer and winner of "Best Sound in Show" at high-end audio equipment conventions, Rene Laflamme uses his knowledge and unfailing instinct to match various audio components to create the best all-encompassing sound experience. The exclusive 2xHD system is the fruit of Laflamme's total experience and imagination. A pure analog transfer from the original master tape. The transfer is made to the best magnetic tape on the market today, recording the master to SM468 tape. They also have a free sampler recording."

A while ago I bought a recording which I downloaded as FLAC files. I could easily play it, even on my Amazon Fire Tablet (with VLC Media Player). So last night, without thinking too much about it, I bought another recording, this time a DSD file (64). This is a complete nightmare! On the Fire tablet, the music plays (no error message), but without sound... So I thought, I'll download it on my Windows laptop and play them from there. Again, a nightmare. No ordinary player works with these files. The nativedsd.com help section list a whole list of them, but most simply don't work. Some are 'free', some must be bought. After many hours of frustration, I got to play one or two of the files, but nine refused to give any sound at all, with AudioGate 4 (Korg). So what's the deal with this freaking format? Is it because of some DRM issue? Is it because it is so processor intensive that they won't play? Why do some files play, and others won't? Help would be greatly appreciated. I'm also contacting nativedsd.com about this.

Well, tubes DO have a break-in period (of up to 300 hours, depending on the model... ) So they do get better over time. You can buy good tubes for under 10 dollars a piece, so I can't see why we'd be 'mugs'... So my advice here: give your new tube (or tube amp) enough time to break in. Also: some tube amps need up to half an hour for heating up and giving optimal sound quality (even if broken-in). That was my contribution in bringing this 10 year old thread back to life!

Disagree. I always keep everything that was in the box. Even the plastic wrapping. Enjoy your new speakers!

The next step is to buy your own, private, power pole: https://www.wsj.com/video/japanese-audiophiles-are-going-to-extremes/7CDB7E7F-C035-4595-9D5A-42D6D2B4B356.html

Here you are using a special power cable, but not so in your most recent setup. Any specific reason for that?

You are a fan of Shiit gear. The Shiit Ragnarok 2 is on my shortlist of great amps. Any thoughts?

Here in Europe, used Klipsch Heritage speakers are rare. I bought my 1972 Heresy set back in October last year, and the next week, another set was on sale. Since then, no Heresys have been on offer. So I'm glad I paid the asking price of 600 euros, no regrets whatsoever. For me, not just the Sq is important, but also the history and 'patina'.

Replacing the caps is easy: I did it with my Heresys 1972. It was the first time in my life I held a soldering iron. Leave the old caps where they are and fixate the new ones next to the old ones. My 1972 tweeters, squawkers and woofers were still in excellent condition so I kept them. Listening to them as I type this

I have the Marantz PM5005, which is the 'light' version of the PM6006. I bought it 'open box' for less than €200. It does a fine job and is more than loud enough with my Heresy speakers (1972). I particularly like its phono stage. Of course, this is no 'high end' amplifier...

Here in Europe, DAB+ has become quite popular. On my Denon micro-system, I can do A/B comparisons, and though DAB is 'clean', in my experience, FM has more 'charm' and better stereophonic sound stage. Perhaps I'm imagining things, though... Edit: Well, I need to update here. I re-did the A/B, and my results are in fact the opposite now: DAB+ has a broader stereophonic sound stage, while FM has more bass.

You are right, though, about the pressure. How does an 18 year old handle global popularity without giving in to all kinds of corruptions... Their are few who live to tell....

I always thought she was singing about her parents' generation - us. What is it about them? I must be missing something They just keep doing nothing Too intoxicated to be scared Better off without them They're nothing but unstable Bring ashtrays to the table And that's about the only thing they share I'm in their second hand smoke Still just drinking canned coke I don't need a xanny to feel better On designated drives home Only one who's not stoned Don't give me a xanny now or ever

I don't know much about his measuring techniques, but at least, it all looks very trustworthy and he does a lot of testing. Of course, one listens with ones ears, not by watching graphs and specs, so numbers don't mean a lot. I find it interesting to hear alternative opinions - question remains if they are honest and unprejudiced. One comment over there is about my cherished RP160M speakers: "The only thing that surprises me is that this looks alot like the response I measure from my Klipsch RP160m. Looks like they aim for that particular horrendous tuning in their speakers. Perhaps someone important at Klipsch have a hearing disability? Tuning is one thing, but the impedance and crossover behaviour is not particularly comforting. Let's be honest, these speakers are utterly shite and there's nothing that can save them from that fact." I appreciate these speakers a lot myself, so I don't understand where these negative evaluations come from...

I was down with a fever and making silly jokes. 😜

They also sell a 'Cajun subwoofer' for their 'plastic fantastic' sound system. Not a joke, btw. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/frekvens-cajon-drum-plywood-40420297/ After you've put it together, you can paint it yourself in any color you like, and get wild, "a real boost to a party"! Hey Klipsch, if you want to survive Ikea's frontal attack on the speaker market, I suggest you buy designer Hanna Crondahl, at no matter what cost!

It's Sonos, not Bose, working together with Ikea, btw.

Of course, our European speakers/lights do have a A++ energy label, while Americans don't have that label. Ha! There lies the difference! I'm *sure* that in China, they have a separate, European production line just for that label alone! 😖

For Ikea, the dollar = euro! I hate multinational companies that milk out the European working class people! According to todays conversion rate, $99 = €90.44 So that 's a 10% profit for doing... nothing. Compare with:

What Amp is that in your picture? Love its looks.

Compared to the Heresies, the Chorus speakers are HUGE!

Half of the panels must face east and west for morning and evening use.