All Things Classical

Griffo · August 27, 2021, 10:25pm

Trying out the DT1990 with the Mojo

TimpTim44 · August 27, 2021, 10:27pm

@Griffo That should be fun!

Griffo · August 27, 2021, 10:45pm

not been won over by the mojo yet but this pairing is sounding rather nice.

Griffo · August 28, 2021, 10:20pm

11_Clouds · August 30, 2021, 6:35pm

Interesting

TimpTim44 · August 30, 2021, 8:34pm

Yes, I knew something was up. Got an email from them 2 hours ago. Just too small a niche audience. Their forum won’t let me post my regrets. I hate to see this, but I understand. Never tried Apple and I am unsure of their quality…and Amazon HD has some limitations too, I understand, including not Chromecast compatible.
Thoughts anyone?

Griffo · August 30, 2021, 10:30pm

I seem to remember having no problems using Chromecast from Amazon HD but it’s been so long since I used my ACC that I may have it wrong. Too easy to just use bluetooth to my amp/dac now especially with some of the better codecs.

What’s the point in Apple having an classical only app? Surely their vast catalogue already has the recordings or is it them just swallowing up some of the competition?

Griffo · August 30, 2021, 10:31pm

Cameleon30 · August 31, 2021, 6:10am

Picked these up from Goodwill throughout the last 6 months.

TimpTim44 · August 31, 2021, 12:44pm

@Cameleon30 I find Vivaldi to be a really good “mood lifter.”

Cameleon30 · August 31, 2021, 5:47pm

For sure, works for me

Raptor168 · September 1, 2021, 4:49am

Personally I don’t like it. I’m pretty sure I’ll never have Apple Music, so that means it’s over for me. Too bad.

Raptor168 · September 1, 2021, 4:56am

I’m trying something a bit different tonight. So far I really like it

AMHD > Douk Audio U2 Pro > Schiit Bifrost 2 > XDuoo TA-20 > HiFiman Sundara

Raptor168 · September 1, 2021, 6:15am

Unfortunately, the recording aint so good! Got annoying after a while, so I am giving this a shot

So far so good.

TimpTim44 · September 1, 2021, 10:53am

@Raptor168 No Apple for me either, so I am looking again. Heard Qobuz once and their
quality is very good (a number of reviewers think so too.) Also their Classical catalogue is
extensive, since the founders are Classically oriented. They have pdf liner notes which I enjoy as well. What I will miss is PP’s suggested lists, etc. I have considered Amazon HD, but am anxious to see what Spotify offers when they go lossless, supposedly yet this year. Ah the risks of streaming, lol. PS, I had a feeling this was coming!

Raptor168 · September 1, 2021, 2:08pm

I hear ya. And that is a good point. It does open the door to go back to doin what we used to do back in the day - Go CD hunting! I think it’s time to re-acquaint myself with that lost art.

11_Clouds · September 1, 2021, 2:13pm

i do this at local thrift stores, going back today actually, have found some gems for sure…

Raptor168 · September 1, 2021, 2:29pm

Look at you go! A very nice haul indeed.

11_Clouds · September 1, 2021, 2:45pm

Not bad for .50 cents to a buck a piece

TimpTim44 · September 1, 2021, 4:43pm

@Raptor168 Given the high quality of today’s cd players that’s a good option.