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| 67 yrs. old computer audio Mapman wrote: "Steve, can you quantify in any way the shortcomings you believe exist with WMP versus dmpoweramp?"Certainly sound quality is better with dbpoweramp rips, due to Accurate Rip verification of the dataset as well as the offset. Both ar... | |
| 67 yrs. old computer audio If your ears are still intact and you care about sound quality, forget about WMP. Not good IME. If you use a PC, then rip CDs with dbpoweramp with Accurate-Rip enabled on-line. It is simply the best ripper and achieves the best results.The SB Touc... | |
| Empirical Audio Overdrive vs AMR DP 777 Abruce - I have a demo Overdrive SE that I can send out for a refundable deposit, but it must be returned intact. This particular unit is not for sale. This way I have one that is broken-in available for audition.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| PC or Mac? Soix - that is the right Mac Mini. Have not compared Jplay to a Mac yet. The hardware platform makes a big difference.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| PC or Mac? Mac is the easiest to get good SQ from IME, however it's important to get the right one and do some tweaks to it:http://www.empiricalaudio.com/computer-audio/recommended-systemshttp://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=105944.0I have also heard f... | |
| want to Cheapest Apple thing is an AirPort Express. Uses itunes, but requires either a DAC and amps or SS receiver. Better options are Logitech Squeezebox Touch or Sonos. The DAC in the Touch is the best sounding. You will need an amplifier and speakers w... | |
| Metrum Octave dac is it sound really better ? The digital source jitter makes or breaks this DAC, as in most DACs. Customers report that it is excellent, however some have had problems with 24/192. Some work and some don't.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Changing Digital Technology CD, SACD and DVD-A are all dying, so the smart move is to use what you have, the Macbook Pro and get a DAC and good USB interface or DAC with a good USB interface built-in. Notice that I didn't say a "good" DAC. The more important thing is the USB... | |
| Clock synchronization issue? "Any suggestions for getting the best sound possible out of the Sooloos? I love the interface!"If the problem is jitter, which is likely IMO, then the solution is to reclock it with a resampling reclocker like this:http://www.audiocircle.com/index... | |
| NAD M51 wish PC based connectivity forget Foobar. If you must use PC I would recommend either Jplay in conjunction with Jriver or XXHighend.Personally I would stick with the Macbook pro and use Amarra player with iTunes. better SQ.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Clock synchronization issue? You are probably experiencing either the effects of jitter or some format handling strangeness with the Sooloos. Its not a synchronization or compatibility issue. Jitter, ripping software and playback software can all have a dramatic impact on the... | |
| Front end system for music streaming PC can be problematic to get good sound quality, although its possible.I recommend late 2009 Mac Mini (MC238LL/A macmini3,1) with internal SSD and Amarra playback software version 4318/19. This is a superb source which has won multiple best of sho... | |
| What kind of Upsampler and Jitter reducer?? http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=106328.0 | |
| Help the 'PC Audio' bewildered.... I second the Mac Mini, however buy a late 2009 Mini with DC supply. Sounds better than the AC versions. Instructions here:http://www.empiricalaudio.com/computer-audio/http://www.empiricalaudio.com/computer-audio/recommended-systemsSteve N.Empirica... | |
| USB to SPDIF interfaces - how to evaluate? Even though jitter is the #1 problem with digital audio, using specs to determine the best component is fraught with problems, particularly jitter specs. These measurements are not standardized, can be measured several different ways and there is ... |