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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Everyone seems to think that the Overdrive is just a case of "particular customer preference". Well, I encourage you to read some of the professional reviews. They state over and over that tracks these reviewers play have never sounded like this b... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? I have modded some CEC transports to improve clocks and output circuits etc.. I dont mod anymore, but I know what they sound like.I dont even have any CD player in my reference system, and its one of the best ones on the planet.Steve N.Empirical A... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? I have compared my own Off-Ramp 5, which is bit-perfect to the Synchro-Mesh, both being powered from the same high-quality DC supply. The SM is pretty close to the Off-Ramp 5, even though OR5 is slightly better. In many systems, the difference wou... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Resampling is never bit-perfect. There are good resamplers and poor resamplers. I use a good one. It has gotten lots of glowing reviews. I actually used to sell a non-resampling reclocker, the Pace-Car, but the source had to be synchronized to it.... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? He's just never heard a Synchro-Mesh with a good power supply, or a recent Off-Ramp for that matter.These don't continue winning shootouts for no reason.Yes, I've heard the Bryston with the same PCI Juli@t board that Carrot uses. Its very good, bu... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Because it will sound better with the Synchro-Mesh, that's why.Bit-perfect is less important than low-jitter, and the resampling in the Synchro-Mesh is the best available now. Minimal impact on SQ.It's 30-day money-back, less shipping, so the risk... | |
| How to set up a Mac mini for music only? Doggie - these drivers are not the problem that you say they are. Takes a minute to install one and then you are done. The reliability and sound quality of the M2Tech solution makes it worth a minute of your time.The XMOS interface does not need d... | |
| How to set up a Mac mini for music only? If you don't already have a Mini, I recommend getting an Oct 2009 Mini on ebay with keyboard and mouse for around $375 that can be powered from DC supply. This was the last generation that could be DC powered without having to do mods to it. You c... | |
| How to set up a Mac mini for music only? Some info on this:http://www.empiricalaudio.com/computer-audio/http://www.empiricalaudio.com/computer-audio/recommended-systemsOptimizing any Mini should include powering it from and external DC linear supply, and a good one, like paulhynesdesign.... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? "If you analyze people's opinions on SQ superiority of WAV versus AIFF or any other format, its a coin toss statistically. What does that tell us?"Not if you are selective about who does the listening and on what systems. I do these comparisons at... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? "Interesting. In your opinion, is jitter management or the lack thereof the stumbling block to true analog reproduction? "Absolutely, #1 cause. Also digital filtering is a big offender, #2.Also, what are your thoughts on grounding and jitter produ... | |
| The future for a current Squeezebox user Mapman - I will test it with different Mac and PC computers and portable devices. The computer used should have no effect on SQ.Wireless limits to 44.1. You can always add an Apple or other device and cable to make it wireless.Steve N. | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Current DACs have difficulty reducing jitter to inaudible levels because this is a difficult engineering challenge, even for seasoned designers. It always has been. The jitter on S/PDIF inputs on DACs is generally reduced somewhat by the receive c... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? What does that tell us? Its obvious to me based on 15 years of listening to systems at trade shows and in salons. Most systems are not resolving enough or low noise and distortion enough to make these differences obvious. I have heard a number of ... | |
| When is digital going to get the soul of music? Ptss - I have some old R2R transfers to digital including Sinatra, Take 5, and Ella F. and these have tape hiss. On my system, the brain masks it out pretty fast because it is centered in the image and unmoving.Steve N.Empirical Audio |