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| Stock Benchmark DAC-1 versus EA MSB Gold Link 3 Have you adjusted the gain attenuation on the benchmark as per their instructions? It makes a big difference on the balanced connections. I also recommend trying the usb, but only if you take the time to set up the server properly... | |
| When using a DAC does the cd player really matter? You are missing a lot- read some of the forum posts about this. I didn't like the sound of digital at all until I started using a computer server. | |
| Bybees for speakers - any success stories? I haven't tried the separate DIY units, however I really like my golden goddess speaker tails. I bought them cheaper than usually listed as to give them a go. I remember saying to my father "damn, I am going to have to keep these..." It has been a... | |
| System Pictures & a kind of "dating service" Wouldn't that be "speed dating"! ;) | |
| Convert MP3 file to WAV in Mac Mini Try "max", I think it does the convert for that, however your data is reduced and gone... | |
| Two terms I don't understand - please explain I too disagree with Dcstep about PRaT. IMO it is more about subtle micro dynamic shading- even within a single note/chord as it is played. Slam is only the leading edge of the note, when you feel the kick drum hit your chest concisely for instance... | |
| Mac mini they should be in your itunes music library automatically. | |
| Jadis amplifiers: rolled off treble? Chris, are you using one with your sound labs? If so, it would explain the high freq. roll off. A lot of tube amps without a tertiary feedback winding will roll off the highs. I agree with Loki1957, but not on electrostats. 'Stats need the power i... | |
| .wav to .flac conversion using MAC OS X I heard that there is a free program for Mac called Max that does converts- maybe it'll help... | |
| Thinking of selling my Teres Nice table!As one whom makes things for both fun and a living, I'd asy sell it if you have the "itch". The next one will be even better than the first, and some other person gets to enjoy your handy work. There's something very cathartic about a c... | |
| Sound levels: Apple lossless vs. original CD Make sure that you turn off crossfade, sound enhancer and sound check. They are located in iTunes=>Preferences=>playback. Now that I've typed it, sound check may have been the reason for the attenuation compared to your cd player as that is ... | |
| Sound levels: Apple lossless vs. original CD Actually the USB DAC likely does use power from the Mac (PC).I doubt if it is the issue though. Typically I have seen 5v supplied as part of the USB ports. A quick test would be plugging the DAC into the keyboard instead of the CPU box- with both ... | |
| What is the BEST sound card to use with a MAC G5 To my knowledge there aren't any good sound cards for high end audio. Get a dac with either usb, firewire or ethernet. If you need spdif, something like the off ramp (usb=>spdif) would work, but direct usb is better. | |
| Power amps for Quad electrostatics 2905 After 20 years of Quad experimentation, the Esoteric Audio Research 509 gets my vote. Effortless and neutral when much higher powered amps suffered. The capacitive load probably won't work with any Class D amps because of the feedback scheme. Both... | |
| Benchmark DAC 1 - first thoughts If you are running balanced out, don't forget to adjust the output attenuation. The factory default limits the sonics. Check your manual and run it full (0 db). Did you get the USB version. If not, swap it with Benchmark for the USB version (They ... |