cerrot

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Sanders Sound preamp vs. Innersound?
I am awaiting delivery of two Magtechs! On the truck now! 
Have you heard or own the Shakti Hallograph
I have them. They make a difference - for the better. Hard to explain but it makes for a clearer, less congested soundstage. 
reclocking
Steve,I'm not comlaining about "cheap" USB converters, I complain about ALL USB converters. USB uses packets of data-music is best served via data streams. Pretty simple. No way to get around it. 
reclocking
USB is also the poorest interface. Don't un derstand why so many are using it. it is horrible! anything is better than usb! 
how do YOU stream?
Gateway PC w/Windows 7; JRiver + JPlay; ESI Juli@ Soundcard via 10 meter spdif into next room - into Esoteric G25U Clock/upsampler into Berkeley Dac direct to amps. 
Help with ringing bass from Dynaudio C1
what are the speakers standing on? if they have feet or footers, tighten them (or remove them if the footers are on a platform); are the screws lose which hold the driver? 
New Logitech Squeezebox Touch
I've seen a tascam reader used by Roger Sanders at shows. 
Lack of bass with mac mini mp3/apple lossless file
An mp3 signal does not include the bass (or treble) information you are looking for. 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
best preamp is NO preamp. Tthey all do something... 
What can I do to improve my computer?
dont let windows manage your memory. manage it yourself and have the memory fime's min and max set to the same and set puter for optimum performance. 
Are you still playing CDs after, comp based syst?
My CD still sounds better than my server. And my server sounds awesome (JRiver 17 w/JPlay, ESI Juli@, Esoteric G25U/Berkeley DAC). The Esoteric X03Se/G25U/Berkeley sounds better. (I an running 30 feet spdif cable which may be a factor, though). 
Replace VPI TNT rubber belt with nylon thread
I have been using unwaxed dental floss for a few months and belive it sounds better. I do have to have it incredibly taught, thougg. Starts up w/o help, speed is dead on and no surface noise. I should go back to the belt to do an A/B but sounds so... 
Which setup is better?
I have the esoteric x03se (I think you emmailed me but cannot email yet due to storm). The x03SE is excellent and the NAD isn't close. it will not make it better. I do believe redbook cd's sound better with the x03se going into my g25u/berkeley da... 
B & W fans
I haven't heard the ones you mentioned, nut I have the 685's and think they are one of the best sub-$1k speaker around. 
Esoteric Clocks Owners / and cables
I am using the kimber illuinatti.