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| Taking the Lampizator Big 6 to the Next Level 08-21-14: BmouraMaybe so. On the other hand, some companies like exaSound specifically recommend against using JPlay. See their write up at www.exasound Thanks for the link. This is a quote from the Exasound site. I wonder if this is true? ASIO pr... | |
| Taking the Lampizator Big 6 to the Next Level 08-19-14: JafoxWell guys as reported before, I just have not experienced dramatic differences in transports over the years.That's odd since I have. I have been an advocate of bypassing the puter by using a wireless/ethernet-based transport. I have... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 08-22-14: MapmanMy turntable started to be mostly relegated to the sidelines when I started using old Roku Soundbridge to my current DACs a few years back prior to moving to Squeezebox. Now with nothing new happening with Squeezebox, I am forging ... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 08-21-14: TbgAgear, I have continually wondered about the fundamental question in this thread, which frankly I think is absurd. Now with your new restatement, I can comment more. Tbg, I find you are spending more and more in the irritable professo... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Agear --My findings are the complete opposite, and can summarized in the following (by another author):Ever since I mastered my first CD back in 1983 and compared what came back from the replication plants with the masters used to make those CDs, ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 08-18-14: Paul79System:Totaldac Monobloc DAC's and Totaldac Server/Reclocker made for Monobloc DAC's, all DSD ReadyMusic network consisting of an Ipad, NAS, and Router feeding server via Ethernet cables, controlled over Wifi. Both NAS and Router p... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD The best scenario is to move to the basement, give my wife back the office, and get my OWN room. I need to start hinting to the boss a win/win solution...If you can blow out the basement space a little to add length, that would help your cause.... | |
| Taking the Lampizator Big 6 to the Next Level AGear,I am hearing BIG talk about using an Intel i7 Machine running Windows Server 2012 and then using Audiophile Optimizer to shut down the non-essentials and finally using JRiver/JPlay/Foobar as the playback engine. You can further enhance this ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 08-16-14: Paul79The Totaldac is something else IME.Which unit do you own and what is the rest of your system? Have you considered his server? I too looked at getting one but decided to get a Lampizator instead. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 08-16-14: MattnshilpGonna change the subject for a moment since I've got a week'ish until my next report. I need an opinion. Matt, last year I was faced with a very similar situation. I had a full range floor stander that was flat to the low 20s i... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Another way to ask the central question of the thread is "what takes computer audio over the top as a source"? What single tweak relegated your turntable to the sidelines? | |
| Taking the Lampizator Big 6 to the Next Level Jafox, I am fiddling with transports for the 7 and I prefer a Teralink USB converter with a $2 RCA digital cable over a Mac mini via USB. I am looking into either an Aries or possibly the "Source" from Geekwave (aka Light Harmonics). Lucas is also... | |
| Direct Heated Triode Tube DAC by Allnic Audio Labs Bigkidz, tell us about your design (tubes used) and what if anything is proprietary .... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 08-12-14: JoecaseyWhat's the rest of your system?As you might expect, its formidable:I have a dedicated listening in my parents basement that is approximately 13x 15 x 7 ft. Walls are cinderblock. Floors are concrete with a single shag rug, a wood... | |
| Taking the Lampizator Big 6 to the Next Level John, I was in the twin cities two weeks ago visiting family. I got to hear two different megabuck systems and it was fun. Next time around, I will have to swing by to hear your rig.One reason why you are "hearing" so much from the Lampi is your s... |