Podcast #1030: Audiophile Two Channel System

On today's show we take a look at two budget smart thermostats and discuss whether Matter will be the glue that ties your entire house together. Finally we listen to music on an almost $25,000 two channel system.  We also read your emails and go through the week's news.

Amazon Smart Thermostat vs. Wyze Thermostat: Which budget model is best?

The Amazon Smart Thermostat and the Wyze Thermostat are the two most affordable connected thermostats I've tested. Both models can be controlled with an app or voice commands and both cost less than 100 bucks. So, which one is the best for you? We've got a side-by-side comparison below so you can see their main differences and determine which budget-friendly smart thermostat to choose. Full article here…

Matter Could Bring Universal Casting That Actually Works

The new smart home standard Matter is making a lot of grand promises, chief among them are fixing the interoperability mess the smart home is currently in and making Apple, Samsung, Google, and Amazon talk to each other. Big jobs. But it's also tackling one of the other pain points in the connected home: TV control. Full article here…

Audiophile Two Channel System

Components:

• PrimaLuna EVO400 - $5000 
• Furman Power Conditioner HT 20A - $1500
• Rega P5 Turntable - $2000
• Manley Chinook Phono Amp - $2900
• Schiit Audio YGGDRASIL DAC - $2200 
• AURALIC ARIES G1 - $2800
• Bowers and Wilkins 702S2 - $5000
• REL S/510 10" Subwoofer - $2500

Total Cost - $23,900