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How is Mid Fi defined?
What's good for the goose, is NOT ALWAYS good for the gander. ;) 
How is Mid Fi defined?
@Tvad: Amen.@Mceljo: Has "hifi" been defined? 
If I could only have one album from the....
The Beatles: White AlbumDylan: Time Out Of MindStones: ExileDead: American BeautyPink Floyd: The WallTalking Heads: NakedBob Marley: Natty DreadPolice: Ghost in the MachineSpringsteen: Born In The U.S.A.U2: The Joshua TreeRadiohead: In RainbowsCol... 
Applications of USB 3.0 in Music Storage.
I don't have all the answers either, which is why I hang out here. ;)I will say that I've tried all kinds of DACs and connections, and currently the optical output of my Mac directly into the DAC seems to get the best results. I understand that ot... 
usb dac for hi-end system
I have listened and owned several DACs through the years, and here are some favorites that I've kept around....Naim DACAltmann Attraction (battery powered)47 Laboratory ShigarakiHomemade DAC based on ShigarakiNo Over Sampling (NOS) DACs sound more... 
Hdtracks flacs at 96/24 but recognized as 44/16
Windows settings are different than Mac settings. 
IMac digital out help
@Quaded: I've never seen such a item, and have no idea what it could be used for. If it's just an analog 2.5mm end, then it would have to have a DAC for conversion to digital toslink. If it's a 2.5mm optical, then I want to know what uses that kin... 
IMac digital out help
@Quaded: I have looked closely at the link you posted, and I do not know of a Monster Cable product like that. In fact, I question if the adaptor you purchased is an "authentic" Monster Cable product. I've never even heard of a "2.5mm-toslink adap... 
Applications of USB 3.0 in Music Storage.
Are you sure you want to dedicate yourself to USB? Is USB the best connection for audio? 
IMac digital out help
You just need a mini toslink adaptor or cable. 
IMac digital out help
How old is the iMac? Are you sure you are using the audio output? 
Hdtracks flacs at 96/24 but recognized as 44/16
You might want to check the "midi settings". If the "midi settings" are set to "16/44" then the OS "down samples" the bit rate to match. 
Have you tried matching a stereo to your hearing?
The "perception curve" is more difficult. We hear with our ears, and listen with our minds.