Curious to know how the Sonos X W4S unit is working out?  I'm considering a similar scenario to expand some wireless speaker options around the house.  Thanks!

paris94 February 24, 2019 19:28

Did you end up selling the Proacs?  I've currently got the d20r and am looking for advice on an integrated....tubes or solid state.  Regards.

carmenc March 13, 2016 03:40

Funny boy 😏

erikminer September 02, 2015 17:44

You could always get a second mortgage and go with the Goldmund Prologos. It would impress the neighbors....

agear September 01, 2015 16:30

Agear.. I haven't seen or heard the "Orbs" They'd work ok in my kitchen/family room in bookcases, but they're are far too strange for my living room.. I'd have to have the stands and you need the Dialog device and I'm not sure all their software is ready for prime time..

erikminer August 27, 2015 23:33

Erik, have you heard the Devaliet Orbs? What is the price differential between those and the Dynaudio product? I had a perverse that a while back about creating a 5-channel HT system around the Devaliet beasts....

agear August 26, 2015 17:30

Yes I'm considering a pair of the Dynaudio Xeo 6 or the XD Focus .. I'm struggling over the difference in price.. because I want to be true to myself I'm struggling not buy the expensive Focus XD because of the audiophile nervosa..so I'll either go with the XD 600 or XD 400 or the XEO 6..

erikminer August 25, 2015 18:30

Hi Erik,
I supected it's that "endless pursuit of better sound" syndrome. I believe you'll be fine as you refocus on just enjoying your music and being appreciative of what you have.

charles1dad August 25, 2015 18:08

Good for you. Far too often in audio, the emperor has no clothes. When you say powered Dynaudios, are you talking the little wireless entities? What about Devaliet's little Orbs?

agear August 25, 2015 18:04

Thanks folks.. I've made some decisions about what needs to matter in my life. Accumulating expensive STUFF and the endless pursuit of better sound and small improvements is no longer important. I'm looking at just a powered pair of Dynaudio's for the living room..Everything is going up for sale over the next few weeks :-)

erikminer August 25, 2015 17:49

I was jesting of course. Erik, congrats and enjoy your new freedom. This hobby is ultimately about equipment. You can find joy in music with an iPod, car radio, etc. I have....

agear August 24, 2015 06:04

Charles stated it perfectly in my opinion.
The Love of music, which to me is the truest art form,
allows us to celebrate the Love we have for each other, clearly.

isochronism August 23, 2015 17:42

It's been my contention that the entire point of having an audio system is to allow the pleasure of listening to music in our homes. The ability to enjoy music we love at our convenience is a wonderful option at our disposal. I believe that the frustration and anxiety results from pursuing perfect sound and thus never really appreciating what you have. Obviously I don't know if that's the case here. I'm stating a general observation.
Charles,

charles1dad August 23, 2015 14:33

08-22-15: Erikminer
I am taking a break from it all

So what broke the camel's back?

There is only one small problem with your little plan. Self is at the epicenter of audio, and so taking a "break" is tricky business. Even if you find a new hobby or format of obsession, the same issues will resurrect themselves.

agear August 23, 2015 03:11

I am taking a break from it all

erikminer August 22, 2015 18:14

Ahead,
Now that you have lived with the Devaliet 200 for an extended period.
Is it what you expected? Or better or worse.

I like the simplicity, but you can't play as much in this maddening hobby

Jeff

frozentundra August 18, 2015 15:21

Done with audio?

agear August 14, 2015 03:32

Ha.. I'm selling it all!!!

erikminer August 14, 2015 01:56

your system is visually disappointing. U need more crap in there!

Some guys like the Regen and some don't including people who own similar dacs (Lampizator for example). Weird. What do you hear?

I am still contemplating getting a Aurender

agear July 25, 2015 15:23

System edited: Made a couple of changes. I upgraded the rest of my PC's to Shunyata Alpha's, HC for the Devialet and a Digital for the Aurender. I also just added an Uptone Audio Regen Amber and a CI Audio VDC 9.0 linear power supply for it.. The Regen is a real winner!

erikminer July 22, 2015 16:35

$2700.00

erikminer June 12, 2015 19:26

what is the price tag?

agear June 09, 2015 14:06

How much better is the Aurender.. I'd say it's substantially better in all the areas that matter..

erikminer June 09, 2015 01:06

I plan on ordering a Regen when they aren't 2 months backordered! As for DSD 256 I think the Aurender can but my Devialet can only do DSD 64 so no way for me to tell.. But it sure does sound great!

erikminer June 09, 2015 01:04

Can it play DSD 256?

agear June 06, 2015 14:45