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    manicm posted the thread EQ in Hi-Fi.
    I don't see the value of EQ on cheap devices like WiiMs, which many hype up on YT - including some professionals. If an otherwise good...
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    manicm reacted to nopiano's post in the thread Rega Elicit mk5 4ohm: overheating is real 😟 with Like Like.
    The Audio Science Review site has reviewed the cheaper Rega io and found overheating issues, so Rega seem to be serial offenders about...
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    manicm replied to the thread Heybrook is back! HB1 Evolution speakers reimagine the beloved 80s classic.
    Post deleted by moderation. Please refer to forum rules about belittling and insulting. Feel free to disagree etc, but do so with the...
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    manicm replied to the thread Is Spotify already high res?.
    Ah my mistake, but the bitrate SHOULD show on the WiiM App while playing.
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    manicm replied to the thread Is Spotify already high res?.
    Yes, assuming you've set the appropriate audio quality settings in Spotify Premium - when you install the app it won't necessarily...
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    manicm replied to the thread Is Spotify already high res?.
    There's no such thing as 'HD-AAC' just a higher bitrate. Spotify free Spotify Premium Web player AAC 128kbit/s AAC 256kbit/s...
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    manicm replied to the thread Soundbar advice.
    It may be too much for the OP, as it includes surrounds as well. You say 'would definitely benefit from a sub' - the 990D like most...
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    manicm replied to the thread Soundbar advice.
    They look promising on the website and on specs, but reviews reveal Nakamichi soundbars to be mediocre. And no, I'm not talking about...
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    manicm replied to the thread Soundbar advice.
    I would stay away from the Klipsch - the usability still relies on Bluetooth, and it's not great. I had the older 600 bar, and app...
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    manicm replied to the thread Soundbar advice.
    He wants Dolby Atmos, so these will not meet his requirements.
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    manicm replied to the thread Recommendations for a mini Hi-Fi system.
    It's a bit pricey, but look at the Denon Ceol N12. It has a phono stage and HDMI, so it really does everything and then some. Look out...
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    manicm reacted to davidf's post in the thread B&W 706 S3 Impedance with Like Like.
    Not sure I've ever knowingly said anything against specific cabinet dimensions. I'm more for speaker array design and integration, so a...
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    manicm replied to the thread Upgrade Amp to use with BW 607 s2.
    You will get improvements stepping up from your Yamaha - just avoid a lean-sounding amp. The 607s will step up accordingly.
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    manicm replied to the thread Upgrade Amp to use with BW 607 s2.
    Your amp is fine, but what are main issues when listening to music on this system? Don't get too hung up on specs.
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    manicm replied to the thread B&W 706 S3 Impedance.
    B&W are far from the only speakers that dip low. At least they're honest in their specs, as are Monitor Audio for their power...
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