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| New Computer: What Should I Get for Audio? Jfz,Yes, 64 bit Windows 7 "sounds" a lot better than 32 bit. You can also use a laptop with great results (I personally like the newer Core i3/5/7 Toshiba laptops) but make sure it comes with a separate graphics card, not using the Intel integrate... | |
| New Computer: What Should I Get for Audio? Get any HTPC that features an Intel Core "TM" processor without built-in video, meaning the video is NVIDIA, ATI, etc. Memory can be 4GB+ (usually up to 8GB). Depending on the HTPC input power required (usually 12V or 19.5V), find a proper all-lin... | |
| New Esoteric P02 D02 A piano? You have to hear a solo piano with the 02s. Upper is more natural. Easy to hear the differencePiano is my favorite, and violin is the other instrument that is really telling what the audio system can do. This said, maybe you'd consider a ... | |
| Playback Designs MPD3 Audition The 1704s are legendary and in the configuration Lenehan uses, supports only inputs of up to 24/96.True when it comes to "legendary", but masking their real colors with a tube stage does not really improve their performance (that I personally find... | |
| Metrum Octave Mod and cable suggestion PS The DAC's are intersting. They are 16-pin devices (with the type number taken off, of course), so they are definitely not Burr Brown or any of the other audio DAC's, which have far more pins. So I think they must be DAC's intended for instrumen... | |
| Server for APL Modified Esoteric Vicks has S/PDIF input only so he can use any computer audio interface with S/PDIF output and it will sound very good. Sure, we will be using the hiFace Two that appears to be XMOS based. XMOS is the current leader when it comes to USB computer au... | |
| Flash Memory Music and DC Power Suplly? So, now, I’m in a position to say this with no doubts: This definitely sounds better (but so much) BETTER than any other digital solution, mainly CD player (any one you want), CD transport and PC Music (whatever this is).While your enthusiasm is g... | |
| Any better DAC then dCS Scarlatti? IMO, also the Concert Fidelity DAC-040 Vacuum Tube Converter is better then dCS Scarlatti (four elements).Tsuda-san of Concert Fidelity has some very fine products that sound extremely real and pleasing, so I will not be surprised if someone prefe... | |
| Playback Design with Hifi tuning fuse Huikenny, as I've experimented, it would be better buying some AMR fuses instead. Best wishes,Alex Peychev | |
| is there a best music player on the computer? Ditto! JPlay is the new reference when it comes to computer playback, IMHO! About the Apple question; I experimented with MacMini using Pure Music and Decibel (did not try Amarra), and also tried the same with the latest MacBook Pro (Core i7). Non... | |
| Esoteric P-05 / D-05 and the K-03 thoughts ? ......okay then, there a couple of nice X-01 D2's for sale - would that be step up from the P-05 / D-05 set up ??? Anybody ???No, as PCM1704 DAC is not as good as AKM AK4397 or AK4399 DACs, IMHO, of course.The first year P-05/D-05 was introduced, ... | |
| Esoteric P-05 / D-05 and the K-03 thoughts ? While I haven't auditioned the Esoteric units in question, I am well aware of how the AK4397 (inside D-05) and AK4399 (inside K-03) compare; the latter is quite superior in every respect, so I'd say K-03 should be better. Hope this helps!Best wish... | |
| APL repair facility You're welcome, David! I am happy the tube fixed it! Best wishes,Alex Peychev | |
| No such thing as a future proof DAC... I've been fooled in the past by digital gear manufacturers claiming their DAC or digital gear is future proof.If the digital player or DAC has been designed adopting modular configuration, it sure is future proof. Best wishes,Alex Peychev | |
| APL repair facility My APL Denon 3910 is dying (often loud static when I turn it on, and even when that is not happening left channel distorting).David, How old is your Denon? Which DACs and tube it has? Did you try changing the tube first? Please do that and email m... |