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Anti Cables Speaker Wire
Anti-cables did not work well in my system - less bass, grittier sound than Audience or Cardas. But other people love them, so I assume that they are unusally system-dependent or taste-dependent.I also found that when I had an amp with an RFI prob... 
Preamp for Thiel 1.6's
Tube preamp. 
Logitech Squeezebox Touch DAC: How Good?
Thanks for the comment Dick. I suspect that the Touch will retain a high level of used value for quite some time so particularly at it's price, it's a safe bet to try out. And you might find that it fills your needs just fine without a DAC. In my ... 
Logitech Squeezebox Touch DAC: How Good?
Ok, now that I have several hours experience with the unit, I'll talk a little bit about the sound. However, I won't be able to comment on comparisons with DAC's until this weekend when I borrow my friend's Bryston.System: Cary SLI-80, Silverline ... 
Tube vs. Solid State-Basic Question
Tube watts do sound and feel much meatier than solid state watts. Match to your speaker is important of course.Art 
Snow Leopard and audio quality
Which OS version number are you all referring to. I've got 10.5x, I think it's 10.56 or 10.58 but forget. I have not moved to 10.6 yet. Is that the one you call "Snow Leopard"?Thanks,Art 
How do I connect a HiFace with SqueezeBox?
I believe the HiFace is only useful if you are tapping the USB output of your computer - that is, direct cable from USB to HiFace to DAC. The whole point of the HiFAce is to go from USB to an interface that virtually all DAC's can accept as input,... 
HRT Streamer+
Racerx90 would you comment in a little more detail about the sound - why are you returning it or saying it won't beat a cd player over $1000. It is lacking in refinement? Detail? Deep bass? Air?Thanks,Art 
Has anyone had eperience with the new sony xa5400e
I remember that long thread and rather enthusiastic reviews. I also remember thinking that it does not have a digital input, and that if I get another cd player I'd like it to serve as a DAC for my computer also. This may or may not be an issue fo... 
LSA speakers?
I've got LSA standard in my Home Theatre, along with the standard center. I was seeking a very musical speaker - not super revealing like I would use in my high end audio system (where the Statement is a tempting choice!).Art 
How good of a DAC is the Logitech Transporter
The Touch has a newer DAC, presumably a new digital design. How would it compare to a Transporter?Art 
How to tame brightness
Thats a characteristic of EPOS that I've heard in the past. They might just be extremely honest and clear in the treble, or might exaggerate that area of the treble, I've always wondered. Anyway, personally I love Cardas cable. Use the Cross line ... 
Most Musical Subwoofers?
I have found REL subs integrate incredibly well with main speakers for music. It simply sounds like the main speakers got way better. Art 
mhdt havana vs streamer+ ....anyone?
Can you recommend a modest price reclocker that is audiophile quality and good match to Havana? 
LSA speakers?
Nice, glad to hear it's working out.Art