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Alk or crites crossovers forte10/29/2022 ![]() ![]() You will need this regardless if you want to keep your existing speakers or upgrade them.Ģ. Get a calibrated measurement mic such as the $80 umik-1. So with a budget of under $2,500, do those two upgrades make sense?ġ. For improving sound quality overall I'd like to add a Decware Zen Triode amp to power the Forte IIs, which would essentially make the Yamaha a glorified switch. I don't think upgrading my receiver would buy me much (?) and the speakers are certainly not going anywhere. I've trended toward the Bluesound Node until I read some negative reviews on this site. ![]() The USB DAC sounds better, but I have to physically plug in my laptop - which is not convenient.Įverything I've read suggests a network streamer device would make life easier. The streaming Chromecast sound quality sucks, but it's convenient. My Linux laptop contains my ancient CD collection which I can either WiFi stream through the Chromecast using VLC, or through a Meridian Explorer USB DAC with optical cable connected to the receiver. I can stream Amazon Music Unlimited HD through the Fire stick and get "Ultra HD" when available. I have an Amazon 4K Fire stick as well as a 4K Chromecast connected to the TV via HDMI. I have a 10 year old Vizio TV connected to the receiver via optical cable. My current audio setup is a 20 year old Yamaha RX-V659, with 30 year old Forte IIs (I installed new Crites crossovers and tweeters just last year). My listening tastes are varied, mostly jazz and classical with some country and classic rock mixed in. I live in an upstairs, carpeted apartment so high quality sound at low volume (without headphones) is my goal. ![]()
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