billbartuska

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Audiophile newbie Part 2
As for an operating system for a computer transport I can attest to the very noticeable SQ improvement with Server2012R2. Stripping it out (as AudioPhil did)lead to a very noticeable improvement in SQ again.I use a simple USB DAC (Dragonfly) and J... 
Modern integrated vs. vintage...what do I get?
I think with vintage you get more bang for the buck, and at $5k, you get all the bang! 
Can I get a
This is a train wreck waiting to happen.Who here would like a multi thousand dollar gift in the form of a stereo system picked out for them by someone with limited knowledge of what is available or even wanted, as opposed to the cash to buy what y... 
subwoofer Bass in Systems
In my experience a sub also exposes you to an another area of music playback that can be plagued by poor recording techniques. "Oh! This recording would be so much better if the low frequencies weren't (......)", fill in the blank.It just limits t... 
Does CDP Analog and digital work at the same time?
Denon DCD-1560 will do both. 
Are Argon 2s worth anything anymore?
I purchased a year ago for $600, but that was a very good eBay deal. 
Bidding Frustration
What would you have done? 
speaker problems ??
What do you mean by "hit the receiver"? 
Buying A Cartridge Direct From Japan
Years ago (1984?) I purchased a Dynavector cart directly from Dynavector. Done with emails and a bank transfer on the day of the sale. When the transfer was rec'd, the cart was sent.No problems what-so-ever. 
Anyone here have a memory ?
Circle the wagons!Why do we put the wagons in a circle?We get better reception that way.If you don't answer the question we'll have to gag you.What question?Gag him! 
What is This Noise?
Have you checked the voltage at the wall outlet(s)? 
Cables more hype than value?
Don't know if this is appropriate to post, but here's a passionate argument. I'm sure all will enjoy it!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3reSQn8ANK8 
Please help me which music is that?
Hmmmm.Blocked here too. 
When does someone need a DAC
Well, for one thing, you can then use a computer as a "transport" and play digital files. 
Amp recommendation for Klipsch Heresy
I have a pair of the original Heresys in my workshop.Drive them with a Knight KN-928 (Tube integrated) and play music on a Denon DCD-1560Every time I hook up my iPhone to that set up I just wonder whether the designers of those components ever ima...