aberyclark

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Has anyone did a blind test on iTunes AAC vs CD/Lo
I'm the same way. I prefer physical media. I have pretty sensitive ears and can spot major compression artifacts quickly. But, i'm at a loss with an iTunes downloaded track. At least with the system I have now. I wonder if the above poster actuall... 
Has anyone did a blind test on iTunes AAC vs CD/Lo
Good info. I only tested with iTunes downloads and cd. I never tried comparing a burned CD-r. Eventualli, I hope, Apple switches iTunes to apple lossless. I highly doubt it with the iCloud service coming up. I believe all iTunes material is stored... 
Has anyone did a blind test on iTunes AAC vs CD/Lo
Sorry for the bad grammar... Has anyone done" is what I meant 
What is the best A/V Receiver out there?
Maybe that's the definition of true transparency 
Has anyone did a blind test on iTunes AAC vs CD/Lo
I'm curious to see if anyone on here, with a really high end system, can tell the difference. 
Columbus/Central Ohio
Any audiophile clubs in Columbus ohio? 
What is the best A/V Receiver out there?
Most cable boxes have a dedicated audio digital out (many TV's do as well). I did a survey a while back on another forum and the majority of people do not run the video signal at all to the a/v receiver. I have never used the receiver's video func... 
How far off are wireless audiophile speakers?
Didn't Steinway market a very expensive system a few years back that had amp and pre, CD player built into the speakers? 
How far off are wireless audiophile speakers?
Of course, there will be tradeoffs as with any new way of doing things. I understand the vibration damping, etc. But, if properly designed, I feel the vibration issue would be the least of the problems. Good point about the wireless headphones. 
How far off are wireless audiophile speakers?
I expect to plug speakers in the wall for a time being. If the speakers have built in amps (just like active studio monitors), you could have a choice between an interconnect to preamp or wireless. There is so much talk about speaker wire grades, ... 
How far off are wireless audiophile speakers?
The Thiel system looks great and that was three years ago. 
How far off are wireless audiophile speakers?
If you really think about how small some high quality amps are, it could be feasible that an audiophile grade wireless speaker could be made in the near future. Especially since only one channel is needed per speaker. The speaker would be basicall... 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
How much extra is the gloss? 
"Best" DAC for a grand or less
How about the Grant Fidelity DAC-09? It's around $300. 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
Is this why Radio Shack sold alot of "super tweeters" in the 70's? For people who older single driver speakers?