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Need Help Ripping My CD Collection
didn't count on this much input did ya? lolif Mac = rip with itunes with Error correction enabled in preffs. Use AIFF or ALAC. It will contain the metadata… track names, album art, etc.if PC = rip with DB power amp. Simpler than EAC, does better j... 
Audiogon needs a new category
I’m thinking maybe more than just one additional category but am too lazy today to go take a closer look at the existing ones.Servers, Storage, and now renderers, and should we not include mobile devices too? Not trying to be exasberating just won... 
Can you hear the difference?
I‘ve found in my opinion some software likes some file types more than others. Possibly it’s the codec bein used for what ever file type, or as said, the ‘algorythym’.The one soft player I’ve found that does not seem to discriminate as much is Fub... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
has anyone established a reasonably current list of High Eff spkrs anywhere?All I can think of are: Zu; Coincident; deVor; Avant Gard and some horns, which I sure don't mean to dengrate at all. it is merely their esthetic that is a tad hard to take. 
$35K to spend, how will you build a system?
Dcevans > I would travel to a major metropolitan area and audition speaker-amp combinations.Blindjim > my preffs and room have been outlined above. we’re on the same wavelength on a few accounts. It seems a necessity to travel at least some.... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
Grannyring > The trying not exceed 20% of an amp's power was specifically mentioned by Ralph for SET tube amps …. His statement does not include SS, Class D, OTL and other type amps.Blindjim > thanks a lot. Now that makes more sense. I knew ... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
kdude66 > All the Linear tube audio gear is greatly influenced by David Berning and has his blessings Offcourse.Blindjim > ROTFLMAO 8-)….. THANKS. VERY COOL, Where is LTA home base?Inna > Please listen to Ypsilon; Gryphon Diablo and the ... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
charles1dad > you have to consider your options simultaneously.Blindjim > Appreciate it greatly Charles. Somehow A’gon slipped my post out of order, or your post got up too late. Anyhow, yep. Agreed. See above on the ‘simulcast’ episode..cha... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
Whart > If you are asking about SET amps, I don't think the question of speakers is a secondary one. Blindjim > Thank you. you are indeed correct on the synergy factor. I’m in the assimilating information role currently on both ends of this ... 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
Atmosphere > as the power goes down the sound improves.Blindjim > Atmosphere thanks so very much Lemme see If I am getting this correctly.Many or all of the output tubes predominately used in SET amps more or less, possess about the same el... 
Audiophile help wanted
depends on how cnofident you are about spending ??? money.under $1.5K  I'd not worry much. especially if its popular. popularity does mean a lot if you can not audition it in your outfit, because you can flip it later fairly quickly. If it is not ... 
2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy
Hi all,Can someone tell me about the new line up of Shunyata cables?what is that 'triton' biz all about?Who’s the entry point, in their ICs and PCs, and who is on top now?Do they still make something like their VX series? The ones that had all the... 
2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K
Soundsrealaudio > if you would please provide something of a list which adheres to your build and design ideologies, it would be appreciated. Thank you.Blindjim > well. OK.What I want from a loudspeaker is what anyone wants going in, neutral... 
2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy
Jayctoy > I think synergistics and other cable company they have cables worth more than 45k ...Blindjim > if they don’t yet, give ‘em another iteration or two. They will.Inna > I think, Stealth has something like $70k cable..There is the ... 
Anyone spend more on their system than their car?
Sevs > thanks for resurrecting this thread! folks Do think that u r crazy! ;-(blindjim > you are welcome. Seemed the least I could do and I always try to do the least I can. What someone else thinks of me is none of my business. Sanity, its...