danlib1

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Dac recommendations for computer audio
Houstonjazzfan:The earlier post about the "inferiority" of a Mac's Optical Out connection is not valid in my experience. The individual didn't even realize that numerous companies make very high end Toslink to Mini-Toslink polished glass cables ju... 
Dac recommendations for computer audio
Balkan gives some great advice here....I'd like to add:I agree toslink from Mac is excellent. I highly recommend you buy a glass cable however- the difference is not subtle. I like and use both the VanDenHul Optocoupler II and Wireworld glass cabl... 
Last time you felt that "tingling" sensation?
Timrhu- had the same reaction the first time I heard that song. Eerie, beautiful, gripping. Good call. 
Gilmour and Waters Together Again
Bill, I gotta say, I saw Stills solo last year. I expected to be disappointed, but he really surprised me. Sure his voice is strained, but he was still very good in my opinion. Okay, gotta head over to Manassas for the evening. 
small room questions
RayRay8- many good suggestions here. Let me add one: research near-field listening setups. In my experience, makes all the difference in a small room.Enjoy the music! 
Gilmour and Waters Together Again
Well said Samuel! 
Trade- off, power SS vs tube magic.
Don't connect the BAT up to your speakers though. Leave the speakers out of your evaluation to remain true to the spirit of the thread ;) 
Trade- off, power SS vs tube magic.
Well I was going to post, but shall decline due to my moronic tendency to point out the obvious.Enjoy your search for amplifier nirvana. 
rest in peace Richie Hayward
Aw man- very sad news indeed. 
The Best Best Speaker Thread
I think the best best speaker thread must be the best speaker thread that utilizes the term "Best" the most. Therefore, to determine the best of the best, it is best that we count all the "bests" in the best speaker threads available (to the best ... 
Vinyl comeback now, cassette tapes next?
Bill- You're making the Leisure Suit sound like a bad thing.... 
Top 5 Cue Joints
Pierce's in York County VA is very good. 
Experienced audiophiles best speaker
Bose 901 Direct Reflecting. No others compare. 
Transport for Cambridge DacMagic
Bob- Probably not what you're looking for, but I feed one (via Optocoupler II Glass Toslink- not USB) with an iMac running AIFF files, and it's really great. I've never used it with a transport, so I can't really address that side. 
Sweet sounds of
Buy her something nice too dude- you're on a roll :)