danlib1

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Has anyone lost their best friend?
As a dog owner my whole life (currently have 3) I have loved and unfortunately lost a number in my 51 years. Each loss hurts so terribly, it seems unbearable.An old country vet told me something many years ago when we had to put my beloved "Booker... 
Imac to my dac- sounds awful?
Steve;I believe you have hit on something here :0I appreciate the advice, and I'll implement it and see what results.Thanks again! 
Imac to my dac- sounds awful?
I don't think it's the way the files were ripped....I enabled the Mac sound output and played via the Mac soundcard to my speakers and I hear none of the trash- it actually sounds okay.It's only when I set sound preferences to USB Audio, plug the ... 
How do I bypass KMixer in Windows XP
Thanks GMood1. Your advice combined with a private email from Mijknarf set me on the right road.Thanks again guys! 
Receiver with Audyssey
HIGHLY recommend the new Onkyo TS SR705. Truly as good as the reviews. Made my home theater better than the Outlaw/ Sony ES separates I was using. 
Three Cheers for Pass Labs
I too had remarkable dealings with Pass Labs in recent years. Business integrity is the trait that best personifies Pass Labs in my opinion. We are fortunate that there are in fact numerous companies in our hobby that exhibit remakable levels of c... 
Saw John Prine a couple weeks ago, WOW
Seen him twice- was amazed both times. The guy's a National Treasure! 
Best Integrated Amplifier Made at the USA
Cary SLI-80 Signature, Edge G3, Rogue Audio Tempest, and VTL come to mind quickly. Into class D? Don't overlook Bel Canto. 
Ideal speakers for Cary SLI-80?
That amp has WAY more grunt than you might expect. I owned one for a year or so and loved it. I drove Revel F-30's in triode mode, no problem. Also drove Spendors and Gallo 3.1's with ease.You'll love that amp. 
Why do amps sound different?
I'm thoroughy convinced that we don't know how to measure some things that really count- and that's why amps sound different at similar specs.What are those "things"? I have no idea. My bet is that the perception of reproduced music is extrememly ... 
I was driving my wife's new 2008 Acura RDX
Tvad- If he's up north the car will be cryoed by weeks end :) 
System sounds different at different times Why?
In my opinion this happens- to all of us- and the reasons include:1. Your mind (the state thereof)2. Your body (one possible reason-cortisone levels are generally higher at night)3. Power delivery/ noise levels versus daytime.Just my opinion. 
Why no trading?
Albert;My sister's 46, but here's the good news- she's a dead ringer for Ethel Merman! I don't wanna make the swap until after Christmas though, cause she's sending me some home made cookies :) 
Why no trading?
Albert- Natalie's with me- and I already have a cat and 3 dogs.I will, however, trade my sister for your speakers. 
Stereophile or Absolute Sound
Stereophile, because of the writers. I do however subscribe to both.