I had always made a distinction between a sound wave and sound. A longitudinal pressure wave or mechanical wave was responsible for sound, but was not in all definitions, sound itself to me. But, since this physical force will impact the environment, I see it makes no logical sense to separate these ideas as they are one in the same from a technical perspective.
Thanks mate, appreciate that. It is a nasty bug running around now. Several people I know (but have not been in physical proximity with for a few weeks) are also quite sick. I work in a health care setting (mental health/correctional facility) and I have been fully vaccinated including a seasonal flu shot, but didn't matter, I still got pretty darn sick. I often wonder why when people speak about apex predators that they fail to mention microbes. Those little creatures are boss if you ask me.
Ok, just finished reading that study and clearly it supports that people can't hear differences between 320mp3 and CD quality. There was no mention of level matching the volume that I saw and the thing with those stupid MQA files is that they are typically mixed louder than the original, much like when an album is released "remastered" the amplitude is pushed up. Louder sounds better all other things being equal. The study was interesting but, unless I missed it there was no mention of ensuring that the MQA files were played at the same SPL. Even a difference of .5 of a dB can be detected. Not saying that happened, but that it is possible.
My reasoning is not necessarily that Hi-Res or Lossless is a must, but I like to know the music sounds a s good as it can be.
The thing that will prevent me from listening to an Album etc is if it's poorly produced and mixed.
I cannot do a thin tinny production personally
I am looking for a much less expensive method to use EQ than Roon. I tried out the BOOM Bass booster and EQ app. It streams Tidal right from the app. My custom EQ for the Elegia adds some sparkle and air at the top end; the built in bass boost is enough as is. However, at least with the trial version, the sound quality overall is a BIG step down from my Roon preset.
Has anyone found a USC-C dac with built in EQ that would be cheaper than using Roon…
BTW, I only like Roon for the EQ functionality. The user interface is MUCH better on Tidal.
I am looking for a much less expensive method to use EQ than Roon. I tried out the BOOM Bass booster and EQ app. It streams Tidal right from the app. My custom EQ for the Elegia adds some sparkle and air at the top end; the built in bass boost is enough as is. However, at least with the trial version, the sound quality overall is a BIG step down from my Roon preset.
Has anyone found a USC-C dac with built in EQ that would be cheaper than using Roon…
BTW, I only like Roon for the EQ functionality. The user interface is MUCH better on Tidal.
Only being curious, but why is USB-C critical to your feature list? They make USB-C to USB-B cables in all different lengths. I use one now to go from my MacBook Pro (M1) to an RME ADI-2 DAC.
Only being curious, but why is USB-C critical to your feature list? They make USB-C to USB-B cables in all different lengths. I use one now to go from my MacBook Pro (M1) to an RME ADI-2 DAC.
EQ for Tidal streaming on iPad Pro.
Understand your point. I am using my iPad Pro as the source, and want to minimize cables to my balanced headphones. The RME ADI-2 DAC is a desktop, whereas I am looking for something smaller/portable. Anyone else with suggestions?
I use and like Audirvana; it streams Tidal and others, and plays local files too, with slightly better sound than not using it. It allows you to pick various Audio Units to EQ the sound. Note: it decodes MQA and when those files are played, the AU's are disabled.
I use and like Audirvana; it streams Tidal and others, and plays local files too, with slightly better sound than not using it. It allows you to pick various Audio Units to EQ the sound. Note: it decodes MQA and when those files are played, the AU's are disabled.
Maybe, depends on the TV model, as the optical Toslink send port is usually limited to 24-bit/96kHz, and some of the higher bitrate/sample rate Tidal files will not pass-through, but will be converted.
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