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Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
I was wondering if it's "aural" too. Perhaps as Audiogoners it's both.By both, I meant oral as the same as verbal, not the other thing. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
I was wondering if it's "aural" too. Perhaps as Audiogoners it's both. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
1) Mercedes S430 and BMW 330xi2) Maybe a Mercedes S550 and Porsche 911 Turbo3) Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet and Porsche Carrera GT 
Record wear
Great info. Thanks! Looking forward to this move... 
EMM original CDSD with DCC2-SE?
If you are interested in upgrading the CDSD, I recommend asking EMM whether it still can be done. They stopped taking requests for DAC6 and DCC2 upgrades in April, according to their web site. 
EMM original CDSD with DCC2-SE?
Original CDSD? If it's non-SE but has a USB port, it can be upgraded to CDSD SE by downloading the latest firmware. According to EMM, the latest CDSD firmware provides advantages when the CDSD is used in combination with the SE-version DAC. 
Feel let down by your audio software choice?
Michael: Try JRiver MediaCenter. It may have the features you're looking for. I believe it has a 30 day trial period. I use it with 100+ uncompressed WAV files. It automatically tags WAV files and retrieves cover art. I've found it to have the mos... 
Feel let down by your audio software choice?
Hmm...That's what I tried and it didn't work. I'll try again this weekend and post a reply.In this thread, I'm av newbee (appropriate):http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=54193 
Feel let down by your audio software choice?
Edesilva-Not sure. I use WAV files and would like to tag them (or tags into a DB) in Foobar with masstagger. But I've not been able to do so, and have been told it's not possible. Basically, masstagger outputs an error that WAV is an improper file... 
Feel let down by your audio software choice?
Can't tag WAV files with Masstagger in Foobar. But I believe there is a plugin that somehow allows WAV file tagging. I haven't tried the plugin. 
Seeking hot running amps
Why not throw a hot preamp on top? My old Krell KCT preamp ran much hotter than my Krell FPB-400cx amp. 
Bookshelf speakers $2500 or less
Toby: The Kitty Kats sound great. I will definitely check them out. 
Bookshelf speakers $2500 or less
All great suggestions. I will check these out. Thanks! 
Wireless USB
I believe Icron has a dongle too. See picture in this link:http://www.icron.com/products/usb/wi_ranger.phpFrom the link:The WiRanger Cable Free USB 2.0 Hub is a four-port hub and dongle set that will enable immediate high-speed wireless connectivi... 
Wireless USB
That sounds promising. I placed a pre-order as well. Anticipated release is 1st week of April, but they may release early.It's interesting that the "cablefree" thing has changed from ultrawideband to 802.11g.It appears that they are starting with ...