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Do Slot loading Transports have sonic Advantages
clamping is the most critical issue for player, the spec of the redbook for the central hole of the disc have some tolerance due to molding, the tray player allow proper positioning of the disc which is helping for clamping in the case of slot loa... 
Does Anyone Offer Audio Mods For A Mac Mini?
I Just bought a linear PSU from Clones audio for my mac mini and i'm very pleased with the result.When I installed an SSD sound wise nothing happen.But with the PSU it's a serious step to the graal. 
Optimizing Digital Volume Control
I have a Burmester 980 DAC, I used to run direct to the amps ( gryphon ref 1) but I wasn't satisfied with digital volume control so I tried a TVC and it was worst, finally I bought a gryphon sonata and boy that make a difference.I fully agree with... 
reclocking
Nyaudio,jriver will not solve jitter issue, you should consider Monarchy dip as recklocker 250$ (150$ used). 
reclocking
Steve, if they do exist any advise? 
reclocking
Steve, I had a blind test in studio today between two set upM2tech evo stack +burmester DAC 113direct USB to burmester DAC 113the source was Mac mini using audirvanathe result was that good quality DAC don't need interface!But I still believe that... 
reclocking
Cerrot, I started this thread to point out that what ever is the technique used to get rid of the jitter at the end the data have to be switched to analog so the heartof the system is the quality of the D/A converter not the interface. 
reclocking
SteveThank you for your explanation.I'm disc manufacturer and believe me all the masters that we are getting from studios are disaster when it come to jitter and as we say here in france" the nicest girl of the world can't give more than what she ... 
reclocking
Every usb interfaces manufacturer is claiming that his product is the best even the low cost ones.What async interfaces is doing expect reclocking and why they should do it better than good quality DAC.I'm just wondering why the industry is just r...