alan49

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New Mac Mini Outputs
"The new minis sound better according to mach2music"Not what was just post a couple of days ago here by Darrell of Mach2 Music. See this thread: http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/pcaudio/messages/9/95090.html"We prefer the Snow Leopard sound quali... 
New Mac Mini Outputs
Tubesrule:I would pick up a MC270LL/A if you can find one rather than the 2011 version. The reasons are: (1) the 2011 version has 4 USB ports ( like the 2010 model) but only 2 USB buses and the 4 USB ports are shared with internal devices, so ther... 
Steam cleaning records 2
I have read this thread with great interest and I want to try this method. As the model originally available at Walgreens is now gone, what is the recommended steamer now? Also without having to read about a thousand posts, is there a place where ... 
PC based system, questions and clarifications...
Restock: I am sorry but I am Apple dumb. I have been an intel/MS user since the days of DOS. What is “Front Row” interface? Thank you for your input/comparison of the DAC’s. The Wavelength Brick was one of my considerations as well. I have to see ... 
PC based system, questions and clarifications...
Thanks Prpixel for your comments. I already own a SB3. While I like the convenience of being able to select music from my hard drive (I have only ripped about 15 CD’s) I am not that impressed with the sound quality (playing FLAC files, ethernet co... 
PC based system, questions and clarifications...
Prpixel: Thanks for your reply and suggestion (Nokia?)N800. Are there any screenshots anywhere showing what it looks like on the SB? Yes, I looked at Bolder mods for the SB, but spending $1000 for a mod on a $300 item seems a bit much to me. I am ... 
PC based system, questions and clarifications...
Steve N.: Thanks for your reply. Another reason for the USB DAC is I would like to experiment running the digital out on my CD player into the DAC and run some comparisons. Part of the fun! 
Copying LPs to CDs
The best software that I have found is Adaptec's Easy CD Creator version 4. It does have a tick and pop filter which you can adjust for best possible results.