[RF-82 VS KLF-10]

The 82's I listened to sounded fantastic. I was impressed.

[Streaming DAC's for Two-Channel]

On 1/19/2020 at 6:27 AM, Les Lammers said:

 What have you compared BT to? I'm not certain it would better wi-fi. https://www.lifewire.com/what-to-know-about-bluetooth-3134591

 

It will not better wifi, I just meant that I was very impressed with the sound quality via the BT streamer.

[Why You Tube speaker reviews are so poor...........]

On 12/31/2019 at 5:45 PM, Chris A said:

1. Are you aware that Guttenberg creates a new video each day?
2. Are you aware that Guttenberg's reviews of Klipsch loudspeakers has probably significantly influenced an increase in sales?
3. Are you aware that Guttenberg does a fairly good show as compared to say, Srajan Ebaen, whose purple prose is so bad that you can't tell what he's saying...and you have to read it instead of seeing the man and watching him speak--as well as his body language, etc., which is probably at least 10x better from an understanding viewpoint of what he's saying?
4. Are you aware that the idea of listening to loudspeakers over the web that have been recorded on a smart phone, compressed into oblivion, then replayed on your setup has no validity at all?
5. Are you aware that it has been Guttenberg who has plucked Klipsch and Pass Labs/First Watt from the pack and has given more than a cursory review of what he's hearing and how it relates to the emotional involvement of the listening experience?
6. Are you aware that Guttenberg himself might actually read some of these posts here?  I think it would be fair to tone down any rhetoric and talk about the guy as if he were a real human with feelings--just like you...

 

I find that, for a guy that doesn't use technical language and doesn't appear to have the ability to connect the technical aspects of the products he's reviewing to what he's hearing, he actually does a fairly good job in reviewing and giving a fair assessment pro and con, in a way that leaves the viewer with a more informed view of the products.  I also think that he's pretty fair,, actually (speaking only from the Klipsch and Nelson Pass videos).  His videos of Nelson Pass are almost legendary in my assessment--because he's giving us the man--not the reputation, especially as compared to something like Stereophile or something like that. 

 

Video takes more time than reading, but that's just the point, isn't it?  Taking a little more time to think about the subject, and being able to form more informed opinions based on conversation.

 

YMMV.

 

Chris

Right on. I really like his approach to reviews and he seems like a good guy. I'm a fan.

[Streaming DAC's for Two-Channel]

On 1/12/2020 at 11:27 PM, Rooster42 said:

Yeah guys, I have to say, that I have been quite impressed with the capabilities of Bluetooth to the Audioengine B1 for streaming. It was truly amazing to hear the quality that lossless tracks streamed via Bluetooth were coming through in. That’s the impetus for this post and my search for a new Bluetooth receiver/dac. I would have never believed it had someone told me, I had to hear it for myself and I am truly a believer in the abilities. Now that I know the capabilities I’m looking for that next step up in quality/performance. 

 

That has been my experience as well. I was amazed that Bluetooth could deliver such a high quality experience.