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How to configure Jriver 19 to Airport Express
Thanks Doggiehowser. I have read users successfully using Airfoil with Jriver. Will give it a try in a few days. 
How to configure Jriver 19 to Airport Express
Thanks Doggiehowser,I have tought about doing so as a 'B' plan. However, there are some folks that have been able to configure Jriver to operate with Apple's Airport Express. I would like to avoid using 2 music player applications. I just need the... 
How to configure Jriver 19 to Airport Express
Because it does not support DSD downloads. I have purchased a Benchmark DAC2 HGC to be able to listen to DSD downloads. Little disappointments about poor availability of music DSDs in general. 
How to configure Jriver 19 to Airport Express
Yes and operating under Windows 7 OS.Thanks anyhow. 
7.1 speaker placement
I agree with tls49 and Dbphd. 7.1 should be used in large rooms, since this is the main reason it was developed. In Floyd Toole's book 'Sound Reproduction' it is mentionned that 'a large number of channels are not necessary to provide excellent fa... 
What Are your impressions?
I have been using strictly Furutech receptacles with great results. They are very well built and overall product finish is first rate. I am using the Gold finish on smaller components and Rhodium finish on the power amps. The main advantages of au... 
Where to go next to power my vivid speaker
Icorem,I would suggest you go with the latest Pass Labs 350.8 variety. Your speaker efficiency is a 87 db which requires an amp with a lot of current delivery capability. The 350.8 is within your budget ($13.5k), and you should be in position to t... 
Led Zeppelin in Hi-rez
Wildoats,Agreed that today's run of the mill rock recording quality are most of time very disappointing. However, there are some artists like Smashing Pumpkins (Melloncollie and Infinite Sadness), Dead can Dance (Spiritchaser) and Riverside (Rapid... 
Experience w Bybee products for AC power?
I am using Shunyata Anaconda CX AC cords on all my gear including the Benchmark. The AC cord does make a difference, unlike what the engineers at Benchmark are claiming :-)Digital and video gear operate on a dedicated 15 A circuit and filtered wit... 
Experience w Bybee products for AC power?
I was initially very skeptical about Bybee's claims and wanted to try these out since getting rave reviews in magazines. I started modifying my Benchmark DAC1 HDR by putting 2 Bybee slipstream on the 120 VAC input. This cleaned up my DAC by provid... 
12 VDC trigger cable
Thank you all for the good advice. Krell does sell a 12 VDC trigger cylinder that I have purchased. I just need to purchase 2 Midi cables + male/male mono trigger cable and all done! 
How do vibrations affect the equipment?
Vibration control is a science very similar to room acoustics relative to the use of absorption/diffusing materials. The cheapest best tweak I ever used are the Vibrapods isolation cones. They are relatively inexpensive and will improve significan... 
True Sound Works Apogee Diva Ultimate - Any Good?
I am the proud owner of a Duetta Signature for which I rebuilt an external Xover with latest audiophile grade capacitors, resistors and coils. The upgraded Xover made a huge difference in sound quality. I still had the Apogee panel buzz common to ... 
DSpeaker Anti-Mode 2.0
I was looking into purchasing a unit, following an audition at the Montreal Audio Show (FISM). I started asking questions on the capacity of the unit to pass thru Hi-Rez digital audio files (HD Tracks). Depending on the digital file format, it wil... 
Power cord connectors
I have build power cords using Furutech power connectors and was never disappointed. They use the best audiophile grade materials with great mechanical design. They will provide better bass resolution and tightness over run of the mill stock manuf...