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| Is computer audio a bust? Still my digital transport is better - it is richer, more extended top to bottom, more refined and silky smooth. This is, to my ears, much closer to my reference vinyl setup that is amongst the best money can buy. The computer audio is very conven... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 07-16-14: Gocubs999Still cannot deny the benefits a Computer Audio System brings:- Hanging out on the Terrace and being able to change music at will (60 ft. away) with an iPad.....without spilling my drinkThis is the most compelling argument I hav... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD A shootout between in the ODSE and Romulus is in order.... | |
| Stillpoints and reference-level speakers {quote]Seems logical to assume that the makers of megabuck speakers would use superior footers in their designs. Any experience out there with Stillpoints isolation devices to support the reference-level offerings from Magico, TAD, Rockport, Tidal... | |
| Stillpoints and reference-level speakers The Sistrum stands greatly interest me for electronics but I'm concerned of my products sitting on sharp tips that will indent or scratch up the bottom of the product. Is there a solution to this?They make protective disks that work very nicely to... | |
| Stillpoints and reference-level speakers Thanks are due Charles1dad, Grannyring, Agear, Tbg, Glory and everyone else who has weighed in on this technology with their personal experience. Your findings have given me confidence that it does something quite noticeable and beneficial. My sys... | |
| Stillpoints and reference-level speakers 07-15-14: Bo1972Who the F...is Peter?I hate to admit it, but that made me laugh.Peter is the Dutch madman behind this: http://www.phasure.com/index.php?board=9.0He has designed what many consider to be the best media player/dac in the world. You n... | |
| Stillpoints and reference-level speakers 07-15-14: Petieboy12003"Bol1972, are you related to Peter from Phasure? Your swirling verbiage reminds me of him. "But but Peter really knows what he is talking about!This is almost a huge complimentYes indeed. Peter is a genius who comes across a... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 07-16-14: Foster_9Agear, many of the posts in this thread clearly demonstrate the convoluted nature of computer audio, the lack of consensus on best practices, and some of the reasons computer audiophiles will remain a niche group within this audi... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 07-14-14: RedfuneralI'm beyond happy with my computer transport but I couldn't listen to it before I got JPLAY. Could you go more in depth about what your/your friends' computers give up to the transports? If it's that digital glare or grain I'd r... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 07-15-14: BcgatorComputer audio is a passing fad, just like sex and marijuana (not necessarily together, but not necessarily not together). You wait - in 5 years, nobody will want any of the three. You heard it here first.Nice. One would suspect t... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 07-15-14: Brownsfan I suspect that for most people, an approach like the HAPZ1 may be a better approach.I agree and I have eyeballed that unit. From reading yours and other reviews, I know there is a little bugginess. However, if you let outfits l... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Andrew, it was what was subtracted by adding Ethernet that made the difference in my opinion.No more reliance on Mac Mini and all the tweaks/upgrades.No more reliance on JRiver or other music software packages to play music.No more reliance on USB... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 07-15-14: AudiolabyrinthI believe computer audio is a passing fad, computers do not have quality capacitors, transformers, power supplies,not balanced, no real analog section,then there is the endless Rabit hole of having this and that software et... | |
| Stillpoints and reference-level speakers Bol1972, are you related to Peter from Phasure? Your swirling verbiage reminds me of him. |