I think for people that are connecting to TV via HDMI, Apple TV (or Google TV) + minidsp flex htx/htx can get you the same with more audio channels and dirac live. Can't beat native apps for audio and video streaming on these platforms compared to blueos and wiim. And you get multi channel audio as a bonus if you use Apple music. I believe minidsp is objectively a tad bit better measuring too.Bluesound strikes back - almost no alternative with Dirac Live![]()
I could see numbers, but only if I didn't use translation and with my adblocker turned off for the page.Is there a second page to this review? The last section I see is about Qrono. I see no measurements, no conclusion... it just ends??
I think for people that are connecting to TV via HDMI, Apple TV (or Google TV) + minidsp flex htx/htx can get you the same with more audio channels and dirac live.
It seems ridiculous to me that you ask for a review if you already have the Icon and you are testing it with your audio equipment in your living room.I confirm the proper functioning of the Icon with the @boXem Purifi!
I just switched from the Eversolo Master Edition and I don't hear any difference.
I tackle Dirac when I have a little time...
Needless to say, I'm waiting for Amir's test with extreme impatience![]()
It seems ridiculous to me that you ask for a review if you already have the Icon and you are testing it with your audio equipment in your living room.![]()
A positive review does help with resale value and can sometimes give insights into best practices within your own personal setup through methods better than trial and error.
I still measure all my gear that comes in.
It can also be to feel mentally re-affirmed that you shelled out $999 for something thats actually worth it. To avoid buyer's remorse and justify the purchase.
Have we seen multiple Buckeye Amp owners with issues? I have a Buckeye Purifi amp and Icon without issue at all, its playing wonderfully right here now, also have a Buckeye HypeX with a N132, also no issues.I think it’s a bit different for the Node Icon which is new enough that most everyone is still in their return window.
Just as you had the Node Icon and returned it due to the ground loop that couldn’t be solved and you are happy with the WiiM Ultra, there are those of us who had the WiiM Ultra first and upgraded to the Node Icon to deal with the WiiM’s shortcomings. In my particular environment, I had more noise on the right channel of my WiiM Ultra, compared to a Fosi ZD3 or Node Icon.
It would be interesting to hear Amir’s own experience in part because his expertise with testing equipment might lead him to figure out what is truly causing the “common” ground loops. We have definitely seen multiple Buckeye Amp owners with problems, but there are clearly those with HypeX and Purifi amps from other companies without problems.
Remember, ASR should be a kinder online forum rather than toxic tribalism that you can find elsewhere. Competition breeds cheaper and better products for us all.
Have we seen multiple Buckeye Amp owners with issues?
+1I have a Buckeye Purifi amp and Icon without issue at all, its playing wonderfully right here now, also have a Buckeye HypeX with a N132, also no issues.
Oh no. Then I misunderstood. Need to fix my posts!Yea not me, I am running genelecs