Sonnie Parker
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- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
- Main Amp
- McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
- Additional Amp
- StormAudio PA 16 MK3
- Other Amp
- McIntosh MA252 2-Channel Hybrid Integrated Amp
- Music Server
- ROON Nucleus One
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- Magnetar UDP800 UHD Player
- Streaming Equipment
- Kaleidescape Strato C Media Player
Kaleidescape Terra Prime 22TB Server
Lenovo X1 Carbon
Apple TV 4K
- Turntable/Cartridge
- Music Hall Stealth Turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Lifetime Roon Subscription
Tidal
qobuz
Netflix
Amazon Prime
- Other Equipment
- MediaLight Mk2 v2 Flex Bias Lighting
Zero Surge 8R15W-1
Zero Surge 2R20W
- Front Speakers
- RTJ 410
- Front Wide Speakers
- JTR Noesis 110HT
- Center Channel Speaker
- MartinLogan Focus C-18
- Surround Speakers
- JTR Noesis 210RT
- Surround Back Speakers
- JTR Noesis 210RT
- Front Height Speakers
- JTR Noesis 110HT-SL
- Middle Height Speakers
- JTR Noesis 110HT-SL
- Rear Height Speakers
- JTR Noesis 110HT-SL
- Subwoofers
- JTR Captivator - 4000ULF-TL x2 + 2400 x6
- Bass Shaker System
- Dayton Audio BSA-200 Amp
4 BST-1 Bass Shakers
- Other Speakers
- Wharfedale Super Linton
- Video Display Device
- Sony 98X90L
- Remote Control
- URC MX-890
- Cables
- AudioQuest - Various
THX PixelGen HDMI
Pangea Power Cables
Blue Jeans Cables
SVS Soundpath Cables
Custom Cables
- Satellite System
- Dish Joey 4K
- Other Equipment
- Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Solidsteel - S3 Series Amp Stand
- Network/Internet
- C-Spire 1Gig Fiber
Omada OC300 Controller
Omada ER8411 10G Router
Omada SG3218XP-M2 10G/2.5G Managed Switch
Omada SG2210XMP-M2 10G/2.5G Managed Switch
SilentPower LAN iPurifier Pro (for Nucleus One)
Asustor Flashstor NAS
- Headphones/IEMs
- HIFIMAN HE1000se
Unique Melody Mest MKII
- Headphone DAC/Amp
- Eversolo DMP-A6
RME ADI-2 DAC FS
HIFIMAN Goldenwave Serenade
- Whole House System
- HEOS System
Home-150 Speaker x6
Samsung S9 Tablet w/ HEOS
- Office/Study System
- Office System
Dell Precision Computer
Roon Networked
Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus Speakers
- Secondary/Additional Room System
- AV Test Room System
NAD M33 Streaming DAC Amp
MartinLogan Motion XT F200
JTR Captivator RS1
miniDSP EARS
Zero Surge 8R15W-1
Zero Surge 2R20W
Dell Optiplex
Roon Networked
- Additional Room System
- Sunroom System
Denon AVR-X1800H HEOS Roon Ready Receiver
Zu Audio DW-6 Speakers
Dayton Audio IO8XTW Outdoor Speakers
Roon Networked
Dish Joey
JVC 37" TV
- Additional Room System
- Cabin System
Onkyo TX-SR805 Receiver
Infinity Primus P163 Speakers
RSL Outsiders Outdoor Speakers
Shield TV Pro
Sony 55" TV
- Additional Room System
- Vinyl Room
Accuphase E-280 Integrated Amp
Technics SL-1210GR2 Turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
KLH Model Three Speakers
Zero Surge 8R15W-1
- Additional Room System
- Barn Jam
Denon AVR-X1600H HEOS Roon Ready Receiver
Soundfield Custom Speakers
We have a Denon receiver in our sunroom... very old, but it has served us well. It powers a pair of B&W 600 series speakers in the sunroom that we purchased back in 1994 - yep... 30 years ago. The Denon also powers a pair of Klipsch Synergy outdoor speakers that still do pretty well. Angie listens to FM radio during football season because she will not watch Bama football on TV - she always listens in the sunroom unless we are Jeep riding. FM is spotty and fuzzy, but she sometimes uses her phone to listen. We listen the majority of the other time to XM Radio via a Pioneer Airware (it's antique as well). The Aireware goes in and out because the antenna can't see the satellite very well due to limited placement options.
What we need... a receiver that has the A and B switches so we can listen to either or both pairs of speakers, Internet Radio... something we can tune in Bama football, which is about the only time we'll need it, and something that will play XM radio. Roon Ready won't hurt.
The speakers are to replace the B&W speakers that are on stands now. We can keep the stands and use bookshelf speakers or buy tower speakers. Preferably, some with less than 90dB sensitivity, unless there is a separate volume control for A&B. When both pairs are playing, we prefer the outside be a little louder than the inside, and the Klipsch Synergy SA3 speakers are spec'd at 94dB sensitivity.
These speakers are not played very loudly, so they can have low sensitivity with no issues. This is not critical listening by any means.
I want to nail down the receiver first, then I'll start looking at speakers.
We have 1 gig Internet speed and a robust network, which is wired and has Wi-Fi, so we are covered with the network.
The first receiver I came across is the Yamaha R-N600A - Amazon: http://rb.gy/6sbr5r
It uses Musicast app on a phone or tablet, which I don't think would be ideal. Having to rely on the app on a separate device to keep things connected wirelessly is unreliable, as evidenced by numerous bad reviews due to lost connections. If the receiver itself can connect to XM via a wired connection to the Internet, then we should be fine, but I don't understand Musicast well enough. Bottom line... we don't want to rely on a phone or tablet app to control the streaming or for connection to the streaming. We do not want to use Bluetooth either. I could be misunderstanding Musicast and how it works.
It uses the airable.Radio, a service of TuneIn, which has at least one Bama football station, 95.1 in Montgomery, Prattville, so we'd be covered there. It does NOT have HDMI out, so the UI will have to be all phone or tablet app.
Here's a Denon that has HEOS built-in for its streaming control - Amazon: https://rebrand.ly/8dsrvpi
It has A/B speaker selectors and XM. It also uses TuneIn for Internet Radio and is Roon tested. I don't know enough about HEOS to know if its built-in nature makes it more reliable. From what I can gather, it does not cast from an app, although you can use the app to set up the built-in HEOS on the receiver. It has HDMI, which I'm not sure would help with HEOS or not... may still have to have an app on a phone or tablet.
Musicast is rated 4.4 in the app store vs 3.8 for HEOS.
Does anyone use Musicast or HEOS in their receiver?
What we need... a receiver that has the A and B switches so we can listen to either or both pairs of speakers, Internet Radio... something we can tune in Bama football, which is about the only time we'll need it, and something that will play XM radio. Roon Ready won't hurt.
The speakers are to replace the B&W speakers that are on stands now. We can keep the stands and use bookshelf speakers or buy tower speakers. Preferably, some with less than 90dB sensitivity, unless there is a separate volume control for A&B. When both pairs are playing, we prefer the outside be a little louder than the inside, and the Klipsch Synergy SA3 speakers are spec'd at 94dB sensitivity.
These speakers are not played very loudly, so they can have low sensitivity with no issues. This is not critical listening by any means.
I want to nail down the receiver first, then I'll start looking at speakers.
We have 1 gig Internet speed and a robust network, which is wired and has Wi-Fi, so we are covered with the network.
The first receiver I came across is the Yamaha R-N600A - Amazon: http://rb.gy/6sbr5r
It uses Musicast app on a phone or tablet, which I don't think would be ideal. Having to rely on the app on a separate device to keep things connected wirelessly is unreliable, as evidenced by numerous bad reviews due to lost connections. If the receiver itself can connect to XM via a wired connection to the Internet, then we should be fine, but I don't understand Musicast well enough. Bottom line... we don't want to rely on a phone or tablet app to control the streaming or for connection to the streaming. We do not want to use Bluetooth either. I could be misunderstanding Musicast and how it works.
It uses the airable.Radio, a service of TuneIn, which has at least one Bama football station, 95.1 in Montgomery, Prattville, so we'd be covered there. It does NOT have HDMI out, so the UI will have to be all phone or tablet app.
Here's a Denon that has HEOS built-in for its streaming control - Amazon: https://rebrand.ly/8dsrvpi
It has A/B speaker selectors and XM. It also uses TuneIn for Internet Radio and is Roon tested. I don't know enough about HEOS to know if its built-in nature makes it more reliable. From what I can gather, it does not cast from an app, although you can use the app to set up the built-in HEOS on the receiver. It has HDMI, which I'm not sure would help with HEOS or not... may still have to have an app on a phone or tablet.
Musicast is rated 4.4 in the app store vs 3.8 for HEOS.
Does anyone use Musicast or HEOS in their receiver?