Interesting system. You obviously try to DIY the equipment at hand to get the best sound. MIT cables traditionally do not do well with low powered tube gear. I see you got a whooping 5 watts there. Your stand is DIY it looks pretty good.I would get the computer off the floor people can step or trip on it. If this is a dedicated space and you are the only one-I guest it is OK but it would look much cleaner. You spend alot of money on a system and you want it to look its best.If it sounds good to you that is all that matters. JMHO
ASIO/ JRiver versus Windows Media
I have both and I think media player has a more forward sound more presence/midrange and ASIO/J River is more laid back in the midrange. I was wondering if you guys have any other observations that could be useful. I dont compress any audio I rip Lossless and I cant just use one or the other depending on the artist and I have found live albums sound better with windows so please leave your thoughts on this or a way around this. Thanks A-gon community!