The Computer Audiophile Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 View full article Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
firedog Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Chris- Good review. Very thorough. I'd like to see some more reviews of desktop/nearfield speakers and electronics. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
andybob Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks Chris, Are there any wires that have to run between the speakers or can they operate completely wirelessly ? Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Chris-Good review. Very thorough. I'd like to see some more reviews of desktop/nearfield speakers and electronics. Thanks for the input firedog. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks Chris, Are there any wires that have to run between the speakers or can they operate completely wirelessly ? There are two wires that run between the speakers. One XLR cable and one RJ45 terminated cable. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
dionisio Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'd like to see some more reviews of desktop/nearfield speakers and electronics. Me too. The feature set looks fantastic on these and I'm a long time Yamaha lover, wondering if there's anything else on the market that I should be considering or whether to pull the trigger on a pair of these... Lounge: Squeezebox Touch, M2Tech Young DAC, Karan KA-I180, Yamaha NS1000M Office: iMac 2010 (10.8.2), Audirvana Plus, Metric Halo ULN-2, Parasound A21, Leema Xen Link to comment
LCC0256 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Chris your excellent review of these speakers prompts 1 question please sir. 1. If the USB port will yield a higher SQ vs the ethernet port (all other things being equal - assuming access to the asynchronous clock control being one factor - the support for DSD being the other) then would it follow that an ethernet to USB adapter would be in order for those whose homes are networked via ethernet cabling? (Who chose to add those Yamaha speakers to a "non critical" listening room) In other words it is apparent that the audiophiles on this forum are in near total agreement that USB is the CURRENT preferred medium. I would think from what i have learned reading other posts that access to the clock control is clearly advantageous. I realize my question is out of a narrow scope of this article. But not only is this site entertaining and informative - it is also educational. (At least for me) Larry Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Chris your excellent review of these speakers prompts 1 question please sir. 1. If the USB port will yield a higher SQ vs the ethernet port (all other things being equal - assuming access to the asynchronous clock control being one factor - the support for DSD being the other) then would it follow that an ethernet to USB adapter would be in order for those whose homes are networked via ethernet cabling? (Who chose to add those Yamaha speakers to a "non critical" listening room) In other words it is apparent that the audiophiles on this forum are in near total agreement that USB is the CURRENT preferred medium. I would think from what i have learned reading other posts that access to the clock control is clearly advantageous. I realize my question is out of a narrow scope of this article. But not only is this site entertaining and informative - it is also educational. (At least for me) Larry Hi Larry - This is really weird because today I was just thinking about different audio input methods such as USB and Ethernet and thinking about the questions I often receive at RMAF (RMAF 2015 starts Friday). Your questions are identical to those I am asked every year. In my experience and based on my own research I can unequivocally state that there is no single best interface or audio input method. USB doesn't always sound better than Ethernet and Ethernet doesn't always sound better than USB and AES doesn't always sound better than USB or Ethernet, etc... It all comes down to implementation by each component designer. There are numerous network based cards used by manufacturers just as there are numerous USB based receiver chips. In addition there are custom proprietary interface boards not available to other manufacturers. I know most people hate hearing this type of answer, but it's the truth from where I stand. Audiophile life would be much simpler if there was a single best interface and single best file format and single best sample rate, but it's just not the case. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
jcbenten Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Will these play loud enough to go outside? I am assuming they are not outdoor rated (covered area but still will get sprayed by rain) so I would carry out as needed but the wireless capabilities are ideal. QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
crenca Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Thanks for the review. I am in the market for my first "beginning audiophile" loudspeaker/amp combo and this product and other near field and powered monitors have been recommended. I am very attracted to these sorts of solutions, for a host of reasons. However, if they fail to resolve that "detail" in acoustic classical and jazz then they are not for me I think... Hey MQA, if it is not all $voodoo$, show us the math! Link to comment
james45974 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 can't find any info yet on availability, where in the US will they be sold? Jim Link to comment
jcbenten Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 can't find any info yet on availability, where in the US will they be sold? Yamaha press release lists availability as December this year http://usa.yamaha.com/news_events/audio_visual/yamaha_musiccast_unites_hi-fi_and_home_theater/ QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
james45974 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Yamaha press release lists availability as December this yearYamaha MusicCast Unites Hi-Fi and Home Theater Sound Performance with Wireless Multiroom Simplicity - Audio & Visual - News & Events - Yamaha United States Thanks for the info, I had not seen anything about a release schedule. Guess it will be a post Christmas schedule for me! Jim Link to comment
ampsarus Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 These shots are from the IPad Room Control app from Presonus. The 328AI is made to be a live sound reinforcement speaker, but I think they are nifty as 2-ch. nearfield monitors. Not exactly the same thing, as they still require a wired analog audio or Dante audio input. Just the adjustments are wireless. http://www.presonus.com/products/StudioLive-AI-PA-Series Andrew Bacon 'if it aint broke take it apart and find out why' Link to comment
ampsarus Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Andrew Bacon 'if it aint broke take it apart and find out why' Link to comment
Ice Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hi nice review but i miss an output for a subwoofer (a small one like Velodyne MicroVee). To enhance the soundspectrum... Link to comment
pixelmixture Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 hi, great review. how does it compare to eclipse TDM1 and to kef X300A ? thanks Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 hi, great review.how does it compare to eclipse TDM1 and to kef X300A ? thanks Hi pixelmixture - I'm not sure. I haven't had either product in my system. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
pixelmixture Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 oh i thought you reviewed the tdm1 .... my bad. how does it compare to devialet ? Link to comment
pixelmixture Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 powerfull enough for a 40m2 living room ? or strictly for desktop use ? Link to comment
tubesound Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 The speakers are available for ordering: NX-N500 - Desktop Audio - Audio & Visual - Products - Yamaha United States And another review: http://www.avhub.com.au/product-reviews/sound-image/yamaha-musiccast-studio-nx-n500---review-410609 Link to comment
pixelmixture Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 do you think that it is only adapted for nearfield/desktop listening or is it abble to fill a 430 sqfeet living room ? Link to comment
pixelmixture Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 i'm hesitating between these and 2xB&W685S2 and a musiccast amplifier .... Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 do you think that it is only adapted for nearfield/desktop listening or is it abble to fill a 430 sqfeet living room ? Only you can decide if they are right for you, but I would place them in that size room without a problem. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Jedders Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Have just unwrapped a pair for Christmas, now I need to sort out a stand, what were you using / any recommendations for desktop use with my ears about 2" above speaker top when they are on blue-tac? Link to comment
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