deshapiro
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| Music Server vs. PC vs. Transport vs. ? Hi Chris, Since we have similar systems, let me share my experiences. I sold my Esoteric X-01 Limited to switch to a Wavelength Audio crimson DAC. I used i-tunes off of a Mac-mini. Everything pretty much set up itself. The results are mixed, actua... | |
| Abbingdon Music Research CD-77 impressions? Hi Phaelon,"Hi David,I seem to recall from earlier posts that you're in Chicago; where did you get the demo? Also, does this suggest some dissatisfaction with the Crimson?"The local rep, brian Walsh is bringing it over and leaving it for a few day... | |
| Abbingdon Music Research CD-77 impressions? Has anybody used it as a DAC for computer-based audio? I'm getting a demo unit this week to have for a few days. I currently have a Wavelength Audio Crimson DAC. It will be compared to that, running Itunes off of a Mac-Mini.David | |
| PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER Hi Psacanli, "Dave, Honestly, you sound like a marketing rep" That was kind of an annoying post. Sounds like you are questioning my integrity. I happen to be an orthopedic surgeon who likes audio. I do really like the Wavelength Audio approach, an... | |
| PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER Oh, I couldn't agree more. I've had some well-regarded CD players and DAC combos, Sony SCD-1, Accuphase DP-85, EMM Labs CDSD and DAC6e combo and an Esoteric X-01 Limited. To my ears, the Wavelength Crimson is superior in terms of tonality, imaging... | |
| PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER Hi Psacanli, Cost and convenience are certainly factors. I recently parted out a very decent analog setup, and sold 1000 records, Bcause I NEVER LISTENED TO THEM. As good as it was, I work crazy hours and have 5 kids at home, so settling in for a ... | |
| PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER Hi All, The DAC has a separate power supply. Shouldn't that play a role in isolation? The supplied USB cable is also shielded.David | |
| PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER Hi Alex, I would like to hear one. Any in Chicago? As to the technical aspects of computer power supplies, I'm in complete ignorance. I've been down the SACD road, having had 4 differnet players along the way (eg. EMM Labs, Esoteric), and I think,... | |
| PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER HI, My point is not actually about APL. By all accounts it's a killer product. and I hope that one day I'm lucky enough to hear one. If you read my post carefully, I said that soon the "primary input" will be digital, not a CD. I think that all th... | |
| PC-Audio vs. High-end CD Player-GAME OVER As the original poster, I would like to chime in. There have been some pitfalls, but overall, I could never go back to spinning discs. The convenience factor is unbelievable. I've had to work on system synergy issues, the same as if i had swapped ... | |
| Class-D amps - a different re view I'll have more impressions in a few days. Meanwhile, does Halcro fit in this discussion, price excepting, of course?David | |
| Class-D amps - a different re view Hi All, I'm in the midst of a home evaluation of a Spectron Musician Signature 3 with MBL 101e's. The preamp is an MBL 6010D. My current amp is a Boulder 2060, and the reason I'm looking for a new one is that I changed to a computer-based USB DAC ... | |
| Are there digital front ends with the body... My system have tremendous body. There are solid images in the air, drums that kick you in the chest, the whole deal. I am currently using a Mac-mini as a server and running it to a Wavelength Crimson USB DAC. OTOH, it took a lot of work, including... | |
| What do you think about this statement It's ALL taste at this level. The great thing about Audiogon is that you can by used or at least depreciated components, try them out, and sell what you don't like.David | |
| How many more years before cd's become passe? I think that the death of CD is sooner than you think. I just sold my very good player (Esoteric X-01 Limited), since it didn't have a digital input. As far as Im concerned, it will be a doorstop fairly soon. I've shifted to a computer-based solut... |