Thanks for the input Tom6897 and Tobias. Tom, I listened to the same Patricia Barber track from the laptop file and the source CD. Maybe JRiver does have an output issue. I will try some iTunes files.
sonic image shift from my Laptop
I just discovered a pretty crazy phenomena and am wondering if any other PC audiophiles have experienced it.
I recently followed the advice of Jim Smith's "Get Better Sound" book and dialed in my media room for 2channel listening. Using my Sony SACD/DVD player, I was able to lock in a solid center image with outstanding tonal balance and soundstaging. I then hooked up my Sony Laptop which contained a bunch of recently ripped cds and noticed that the sonic image shifted right of center. What's crazy is that both the PC (Via Highface M2) and the DVD player are connected using SPDIF and the Marantz was set to Pure Direct mode which kills all processing. Any Ideas as to what could be going on would be appreciated.
I recently followed the advice of Jim Smith's "Get Better Sound" book and dialed in my media room for 2channel listening. Using my Sony SACD/DVD player, I was able to lock in a solid center image with outstanding tonal balance and soundstaging. I then hooked up my Sony Laptop which contained a bunch of recently ripped cds and noticed that the sonic image shifted right of center. What's crazy is that both the PC (Via Highface M2) and the DVD player are connected using SPDIF and the Marantz was set to Pure Direct mode which kills all processing. Any Ideas as to what could be going on would be appreciated.
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