blindjim
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| DAC or. Lynx 2 sound card with Vista OS Following the install of the M audio AP192, using 16/44 via analog outs, I'd have to say for the entry fee, anyone seeking a DAC less PC addition to their stereo sys ought to take a peek... Do ensure the driver is the latest version. however.I swa... | |
| M Audio Audiophile 192, bang or bust? Following up Well, I got the M Audio Audiophile 192 card over the weekend. Got it installed and had some issues I couldnt figure out readily via the user guides.I was only getting sound out via the Monitor Outs no Line Out audio. I got tired of ... | |
| Rig building - When or Why, do you change devices? MacrojackHear! Hear! Very good.I think with a gear change... a new piece... or a modification of some aspect, I am certianly altering the presentation, perhaps the sonics too.I'm not sold entirely on the fact that every change I've made has been t... | |
| Using EAC …. How to… Sorry, my presumption was askew. It was the power cord more so than the new version. I switched them around and the sound went back to dry and uninvolving. | |
| Rig building - When or Why, do you change devices? Samhar Good point! Thanks.I tend to agree with your perspective on gear pricing. I used to think with SS amps, it was about weight. The heavier the better... and still find that aspect more valid than not... but will agree $5K to $7K amps are the ... | |
| Rig building - When or Why, do you change devices? Philjolet Thanks. You're onto something there...If by 'problem' you mean "adjustment", you're so right!I believe a system is just that, a 'system', a whole and singular thing, comprised of many parts. Exchanging out one of those parts even though ... | |
| DAC improvement I chose to stay out of the 'debated sonic signature of the Benchmark' altogether... without auditioning it first. the feeling I got about it by reading posts and reviews indicated to me it might not be for me. eg., above... "transparent or dry and... | |
| So whats your favorite music themed movie? Forgot completely about this one... "Joe Dirt". A comedy with David Spade, and a lot of classic rock, from Argent, Joe Walsh, Eddie Money, Cheap trick... etc. Worth viewing for sure, in spite of Dennis Miller being part of the cast. | |
| Using EAC …. How to… NOTE EG., iTunes 8.0 version of iTunes is now out... and I gotta say right off it does seem to work better, and sound better, than previous versions... but then all new installs sound good usually... at first.the new feature called "Genius" on my ... | |
| So whats your favorite music themed movie? The Last WaltzOr Does it gotta be a movie 'movie'?Then how about...The Commitments Lacawana BluesBig ChillTender MerciesAmerican Wierwolf In London.The RoseBlues Brothers.. the orig natch... but BB II was a better sound track.Honeysuckle RoseF. M.... | |
| Using EAC …. How to… If you check the FAQ for EAC, you'll find it's creator says, "sorry... no mac support".Only one way to slice up this turkey... see if it'll install... right? I'm thinking it won't. AS it would make sense to me that the Windows on Mac is an emulati... | |
| Review: Image Audio 65i Tube amp Congrats on finding a gem in a sea of audio ambiguity. I am impressed that 6550s can be made to do as well as you indicate here.Thanks for the concise, and insightful account. | |
| Using EAC …. How to… EAC better than iTunes?My exp says, "Yes, indeed".having used both EAC and other ripping/burning apps, Nero, ITunes, Real Audio, Roxio, some i don't even recall, it's been so long now, EAC outperforms any I've tried.Try it! Of all the things we pa... | |
| DAC or. Lynx 2 sound card with Vista OS So actually, you are asking which DAC is best for PC? As both an outboard DAC and sound card convert the digital into analog signals.Not having heard the Links card, but owning the BC D3 as does the above poster, though with differeing electronics... | |
| Budget reference floorstanders for a b.r. system if you can look for or wait for, a pair of Phase Tech PC 10.5's, you'll be pleased. they do need a bit of power though... 50-75 wpc to sing, I use an 8yr old Sony receiver with 110wpc to drive mine without issue. Around 500.00 to 700.00, maybe les... |