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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #270 on: Jun 24, 2014 at 01:14 PM »
yung la-z boy ba yung parker ? :D

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #271 on: Jun 30, 2014 at 11:05 PM »
interested po sa lazy boy model and price if you can share..thanks

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #272 on: Jul 13, 2014 at 02:21 PM »
nice setup :).

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #273 on: Jul 19, 2014 at 10:52 AM »
@Vienzo, sent DM.

Thanks @toyfactor.

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #274 on: Aug 06, 2014 at 07:07 AM »
katuwa talaga si mam tonedeaf,...ur no longer tonedeaf ngayon  ;D hahaha. meticulous and sensitive na kayo sa SQ
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Re: Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #275 on: Aug 09, 2014 at 10:50 AM »
katuwa talaga si mam tonedeaf,...ur no longer tonedeaf ngayon  ;D hahaha. meticulous and sensitive na kayo sa SQ
Thanks! The good (and bad) thing about a forum like ours is that you learn many more things about your set up, than you already did. Hahaha!

Right now, my fascination is with streaming music (like spotify). I think it's great because I tend to listen to the same songs and artists over and over again and it will help expose me to other artists.

I'm trying to figure out how to make Spotify play (via MacBook or phone) through my ht set up. With as few tweaks to my system as possible. Still researching.

Let's see if it will make me break my moratorium :)

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #276 on: Aug 10, 2014 at 07:41 PM »
Doing a home audition of both the Nuforce Air DAC (SRP Php 8,500) and the NAD DAC 1 USB wireless digital (SRP 15,500).

Initial impressions of the Nuforce Air DAC
(https://www.nuforce.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=11&Itemid=1133)

Pros:

1. Very small footprint.
2. Works with both Macbook Air and desktop PC (with Windows 7 running); a breeze to install, although my PC had to download the necessary drivers. The only thing you have to do is to pick the speakers where the sound will come out.
3. No problem playing iTunes, Spotify, the works.
4. Coverage is pretty good, even if i'm in the kitchen area (about 5-7 meters away from receiver).
5. Subject to my observations below, SQ is good. (not audiophile level of course, it says it's CD quality sound. Better than via regular bluetooth)

Cons:
1. Does not work (yet) with Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Although Android compatibility is supposedly in the works.
2. As explained in my observations below, the SQ and volume level is not consistent for all platforms.
3. Only RCA output - no coax/optical or USB.

Additional observations:

If playing Spotify, the disparity in the volume level and sound quality if the Nuforce is attached to a PC versus a Macbook Air is fairly noticeable. PC wins, hands down.

If playing music stored in hard drive, using iTunes, the opposite is true. Much better to listen using Macbook versus the PC.

Not quite sure what's the reason for these. Maybe hardware? or the settings in my PC and Macbook?





« Last Edit: Aug 10, 2014 at 10:29 PM by tonedeaf »

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #277 on: Aug 10, 2014 at 08:10 PM »
Nakakamangha na ang mga kaalaman ni mam, wala sa bokabularyo ko yang mga ibang terminologies, ha ha ha...ang sa akin, basta maganda ang tunog ayos na, :D :D
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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #278 on: Aug 10, 2014 at 09:45 PM »
Great review and info...   :)
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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #279 on: Aug 16, 2014 at 12:35 PM »
Finally got an AVR:



And a NAD DAC 1 USB wireless coming soon (fingers crossed)

No more space in my HT cabinet for additional gears though. Unless I get those upright AV receivers from NAD (like the D3020), or a small NMT with built-in HD.  Or maybe a Brio R.

Or maybe it's a sign that I should stop buying ;D

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Re: Finally 5.1!
« Reply #280 on: Aug 16, 2014 at 12:43 PM »

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nice! congrats! :)

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #281 on: Aug 16, 2014 at 12:51 PM »
Finally got an AVR:



And a NAD DAC 1 USB wireless coming soon (fingers crossed)

No more space in my HT cabinet for additional gears though. Unless I get those upright AV receivers from NAD (like the D3020), or a small NMT with built-in HD.  Or maybe a Brio R.

Or maybe it's a sign that I should stop buying ;D

Nice... AVR.. Congrats ..!  :o

Yes, agree you should STOP buying after you acquired the gears you mentioned....   >:D  ;D
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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #282 on: Aug 16, 2014 at 01:12 PM »
^naku, bad influence ka talaga @audiojunkie. hahaha!

parang bumabalik yung kagustuhan ko na bumili ng turntable + integrated amp. but i'm hoping it will go away once i get hold of the NAD DAC 1 USB wireless and listen to Spotify to my heart's content.

@nolax, thanks!

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #283 on: Aug 16, 2014 at 10:42 PM »
Finally got an AVR:



And a NAD DAC 1 USB wireless coming soon (fingers crossed)

No more space in my HT cabinet for additional gears though. Unless I get those upright AV receivers from NAD (like the D3020), or a small NMT with built-in HD.  Or maybe a Brio R.

Or maybe it's a sign that I should stop buying ;D

Congrats on your AVR  :)
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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #284 on: Aug 16, 2014 at 11:00 PM »
Finally got an AVR:

And a NAD DAC 1 USB wireless coming soon (fingers crossed)

No more space in my HT cabinet for additional gears though. Unless I get those upright AV receivers from NAD (like the D3020), or a small NMT with built-in HD.  Or maybe a Brio R.

Or maybe it's a sign that I should stop buying ;D
maluwag pa naman >:D >:D >:D






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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #285 on: Aug 16, 2014 at 11:12 PM »
Parang gusto kong unahin ang projector. Mukhang naka-abang na ang paglalagyan eh. Magandang level-up yun for sure for your viewing pleasure.

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #286 on: Aug 17, 2014 at 06:40 PM »
@sovrain, that's an old(er) pic. My CD player and AVR aren't there yet. So talagang no more space na, unless I tweak the space where PS3 is.

@Nelson, that's actually my regret - di ako nagpaabang wires for a projector. Never thought I'd want one.
« Last Edit: Aug 18, 2014 at 10:10 PM by tonedeaf »

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #287 on: Aug 17, 2014 at 09:00 PM »
@sovrain, that's an old(er) pic. My CD player and AVR aren't there yet. So talagang no more space na, unless I tweak space where PS3 is.

@Nelson, that's actually my regret - di ako nagpaabang wires for a projector. Never thought I'd want one.

forget the pj. get a big tv if that's not enough and sky hd :).

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #288 on: Aug 17, 2014 at 09:33 PM »
Part 2 of my wireless DAC home audition

Initial impressions of the NAD DAC 1 Wireless USB 
http://nadelectronics.com/products/digital-music/DAC-1-Wireless-USB-Digital-to-Analogue-Converter

Pros:

1. Works with both Macbook Air and desktop PC (with Windows 7 running); a much easier install for Windows than the Nuforce.
2. Works with my Samsung Note 3 (via OTG cable)!
3. Has coax out (unlike Nuforce which only has RCA);
4. No problem playing iTunes, Spotify, the works.
5. Coverage is pretty good, even if i'm in the kitchen area (about 5-7 meters away from receiver).
6. Subject to my observations below, SQ is good. (CD quality sound, like the Nuforce; better than via regular bluetooth) Also, in the Watts Hi Fi set up that we tested it with, it sounded louder and better than the Nuforce. In my home set up, the difference in volume was not as stark, but SQ is a bit better than the Nuforce.

Cons:
1. More expensive than the Nuforce Air Dac (almost double the price; but note that as of this writing, it's only US$99 at Amazon, in limited quantities and at 110v <- I think);
2. Same as the Nuforce, the SQ and volume level is not consistent for all platforms.
3. bigger footprint. The transmitter end will dangle if connected to a desktop CPU.

Additional observations:

If playing Spotify, the disparity in the volume level and sound quality if the NAD DAC 1 Wireless USB  is attached to a PC versus a Macbook Air is noticeable (but not as great as Nuforce). PC wins, hands down. Low volume level if Note 3 is the source.

Verdict - because of the compatibility with my Note 3, and the US$99 price at Amazon, I chose the NAD. But if I had to buy locally, I would have chosen the Nuforce. Can't justify paying more than 10K considering that my main purpose is just to play Spotify over my HT set up.
« Last Edit: Aug 18, 2014 at 10:11 PM by tonedeaf »

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #289 on: Aug 19, 2014 at 04:25 PM »
Great review... and info... ;D
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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #290 on: Aug 19, 2014 at 10:48 PM »
Hi! Where did you buy your Yaden AVR and how much? Thanks!
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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #291 on: Aug 19, 2014 at 11:00 PM »
^from Watts Hi Fi. Sent you PM.

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #292 on: Aug 20, 2014 at 12:36 AM »
Thanks so much!
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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #293 on: Aug 20, 2014 at 06:22 AM »
hi tonedeaf, try mo yung nad m51 ! :D

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #294 on: Aug 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM »
hi tonedeaf, try mo yung nad m51 ! :D

i'm also interested sa M51 but can't find any feedback or review from PDVD.

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #295 on: Aug 20, 2014 at 12:10 PM »
nolax. i'd get but after my audio thing last year.. happy na ako sa dac ng receiver. at least 2.2 for music pa :).

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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #296 on: Aug 31, 2014 at 05:51 PM »
I decided against an office set-up with amp + bookshelf speakers. Laptop + DAC + headphone na lang, so I don't disturb others  :)

So, in keeping with my just-jump-right-in-with-minimal-audition philosophy (i.e. no EQ), I got this:



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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #297 on: Aug 31, 2014 at 05:58 PM »
^_Congrats po...
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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #298 on: Aug 31, 2014 at 07:18 PM »
Congrats on your new toys   :D
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Re: Finally 5.1! (now PSB Image + Denon + NAD CDP)
« Reply #299 on: Aug 31, 2014 at 11:12 PM »
I bet that will be really music to your ears. Happy listening