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USB SQ, what can one expect
Rhanson, I have explained the shortcomings of USB many times over the past years. My postings do actually help as the entire world has embraced usb as if it is the only (and best) solution. It is not. FAR from it. I am pointing that out. I may be ... 
USB SQ, what can one expect
The boundary being your being afraid to open up your computer, IE settling for that little usb opening to attach your hifi to. I prefer to look under the hood and not be limited by the limitation of others. 
Genesis Time Lens
Ozzy, its an attempt but still lipstick on a pig. At least theyre trying. I prefer a good spdif direct from a good sound card or mother board. USB sputters and fails to squeeze out what I want to hear. The medium is plainly flawed for serious audi... 
USB SQ, what can one expect
Rhanson, USB is a universal serial bus created to keep people from opening their computers. Audio, comes from a sound card, Unless you don't want to open up your computer. To me, good sound has no boundaries.... 
USB SQ, what can one expect
Willie, you definitely know more about USB than I do. I can't stand the sound and can't stand how they shoved it down everybodys throat. The USB is a filthy, disgusting place. Iwill check the link. 
USB SQ, what can one expect
Hi Willie, that took me two seconds. I have read both of those in the past. It fails to illustrate the inherent problem with USB. You can compare diffent systems. I am talking about the poor music interface of USB due to its design. You can see mo... 
USB SQ, what can one expect
Steves the man! He has all the solutions. You can put all the lipstick you want on the usb pig that it is. Willie, I will read through this. I have been posting my position about usb on agon for years. I would just like for people to take a peak a... 
USB SQ, what can one expect
Willie, it has gotten better but no where near an spdif implementation. 
Genesis Time Lens
But, the time lens is bit perfect and the synchro mess isn't. 
Finally "HiFi" streaming - comments on Tidal???
The tidal playlists are sweet and the system actually suggests music modeled after what you have listened to. Im on a 60's kick, so put in 'mamas & papas" and you can quickly get compilations, covers, anything you want. Hours and hours of musi... 
Genesis Time Lens
The time lens still holds its own. I always wanted one, then Esoteric entered the upsampler/reclocker game so I went with the modern age but it does work, nicely. Nothing on the planet can help USB(besides a sledge hammer) though. we are on the ev... 
USB SQ, what can one expect
I love it! Steve is the only engineer in the world who says "Another option for you is to use (his) Off-Ramp 5 ... This will match or beat your CD transport" without ever hearing the CD transport! Truly amazing. Steve, you can contribute, I know y... 
USB SQ, what can one expect
USB is for your mouse, printer and keyboard - not music. How can good sound come out of such a utalitarian output? That is the anus of your computer and you really don't want to use that. Crap comes out of that. 
Help with Preamp selection
Nmiller - it really looks perfect to me. no scratches, I have the remote. lovely piece. I can email you photos. I can put up on agon for you so you can have a track record. what ever is easier for you. I got a great deal on my new preamp so no iss... 
Help with Preamp selection
I have the silver faced unit. You can see it on my system shot (full room, on the rack).