cwlondon
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| From PC / Mac to DAC into Monoblocks, Direct? Re attenuatorThis weekend, I managed to experiment with my trusty Audio Research DAC5 in the following configuration:1) Mini Mac - USB out to Hagtech interface box2) Hagtech interface box out to SPDIF input on ARC DAC53) DAC 5 direct to Levinson 2... | |
| From PC / Mac to DAC into Monoblocks, Direct? All very helpful - thank you everyone so far.Lustformusic, nice idea to use a good case for the PC which I have also considered.Br3098, how do you like your Antelope gear? And further to wives, mine has been very supportive of wires and clutters f... | |
| From PC / Mac to DAC into Monoblocks, Direct? Was hoping by now there might be a wider range of choices for the DAC to handle volume as well?Or as lustformusic points out, that the software might handle the volument control?If hardware, how about the Antelope Zodiac? Benchmark?Dont mind buyin... | |
| headphones-amp combination Thank you to all as no one has yet said: "you should try head-fi.org; there's a lot of good information over there!"I am increasingly interested in high end but low fatigue headphones and amplifiers which can be used in an office and/or late night... | |
| TV 1080P resolution Chadnliz is correct again, but could also add Best Buy salesmen to the list. | |
| TV 1080P resolution Can anyone explain the circumstances / medium / content where 1080p would be noticably better than 1080i?The fact that HDMI does anything noticably better than component video (above and beyond an audio signal) is news to me.And yes, I know that a... | |
| Antique Sound Lab ASL HB1 Headphone Amp? Would this make replies easier?http://www.divertech.com/aslhb1.htmlFor $300, it looks more substantial than a lot of other headphone amps I have seen, but no dealer in my area as far as I know.... | |
| Silverline Minuet "Supreme" Earthquake,What was your experience with associated components please?And do you think they would outperform the Harbeths at twice the price?Thank you, | |
| Silverline Minuet "Supreme" Zek4uRe "I wont be missing the P3SER SE....if that says anything"I would say that says quite a lot, since the Harbeths have been raved about and are almost twice the price!Noting in your other threads that you liked the original Linn Kans (which I... | |
| Why are modern arms so ugly? I am bracing myself for the inevitable chorus from the who cares what it looks like crowd.Safe to assume there are no architects among them. | |
| powering two pairs of Dahlquist DQ10s GlamHow do they sound?Regards, | |
| All Amps Sound the Same.... mrtennisPerhaps the well tempered clavier stimulates the left side of your brain, without necessarily introducing any conscious perception of an "emotional" response?A perfect cappucino in your favorite cafe might evoke an emotional response, but ... | |
| Magnepan 3.7's versus 20.1's? DsperIs the "front wall" the long or short wall? This will make a significant difference if you are able to experiment.... | |
| Magnepan 3.7's versus 20.1's? I have owned Magneplanars on and off since I was in high school in 1979.They are wonderful, but need power and are extremely sensitive to room placement. So a well set up 1.7 might also outperform the 20's. Indeed, a well set up MMG might outperfo... | |
| Magnepan 3.7's versus 20.1's? Before we digress, I suggestMagnepan 3.7's versus 20.1's versus Tympani IVa'splease.I would think the 3.7s will be a distant third to both. |