dmccombs
Responses from dmccombs
| Transport, Touch or Mac Mini to Dac?? Mr. Bill, I can't comment on the Touch, but my business partner here at Mach2Music uses the Hi-Face with his 2010 Mach2 Mac Mini and it sounds very good. He enjoys its ability to output hires.Regards,Mach2Music | |
| Mac Mini versus PC sonic differences, why? I think that hardware/software can and does make a significant sonic difference IF you have a nice Audio system. In general Macs, PCs, and Linux systems have different hardware and software, so I think this will be fun discussion. Over the years, ... | |
| Best cables to be used for pass labs X250.5, XP10 I have the Pass XP-10, and tried various PCs on it. The best I found was the DCCA Source II cord. | |
| Upgrade from Kimber D60? I have heard the Stereovox VX2 is a good cable, but I don't know where you can buy one. I did a search on the web and could find anyplace that stocked it. | |
| ZYX Airy 3 or Atmos I've had the Airy-3 and the 4D. Both will match your arm well.As other mentioned, get the SB version with the .24mv output irregardless of which cartridge you get.The Airy-3 is an excellent cartridge. The sound is balanced and the high are very op... | |
| Favourite Vinyl female and male vocals For Female vocals, Stacey Kent may be right up your alley. Jennifer Warnes is one of my favorites (Famous Blue Raincoat or The Well). A favorite of many here is Eva Cassidy.For Male vocals it is hard to recommend as you gave us no clue what sort o... | |
| Pass Labs XP-10 & XP20 Users Thanks for all the feedback and responses. They are appreciated.At this point, I have put numerous hours on the XP-10 and it is broken in and sounding great.I have a Hi-Fi fuse that I may try at one point, if/when I do, I will report back on that.... | |
| Time to move on from my old SOTA ? I would keep it and upgrade it. If you could add the vacuum system to it, all the better.If you upgrade it, Kirk at Sota will update the suspension, and lots of other updates that will make the table sound better than it ever has.The Sota tables p... | |
| Pass Labs XP-10 & XP20 Users I looked through the Virtual systems here and noticed that there are at least 6 Audiogoners with an XP-10 or XP-20. Does anyone else have setup suggestions?Ozzy, can you give more detail as to what the fuse change did to the sound? | |
| Pass Labs XP-10 & XP20 Users Dpac, Nothing is getting in the way of enjoying the music. I have played the heck out of this thing and am having a good time. Just because I have also tried some simple tweaks doesn't change that. I have enjoyed numerous CD and movies. It is poss... | |
| Pass Labs XP-10 & XP20 Users MrChips, I have had my unit for 4 days and have played if for about 20 hours so far. The first few hours sounded nice, and it has just gotten better. It seems like most of the break in occurred during the 1st 24 hours, but I have heard some improv... | |
| Pass Labs XP-10 & XP20 Users Yes, I forgot to mention the power cord. Good Catch MrChips. I went through several cords when setting up the previous Aleph P preamp. I finally when with a DCCA Source II cord. It is a terrific fit in my system, and it seems to work very well wit... | |
| Improve my system If it were me, I would do the following:Room Treatments $500: I would get bass traps for the corners and panels to cover the 1st reflection points. This would improve your bass and soundstage tremendously.Gik Acoustics makes some affordable panels... | |
| Anyone have a victrola I have one that was passed down through the family. I have a couple of boxes of the old thick 78s with it.It's a fun unit and it has a lot of sentimental value. | |
| SOTA Star Turntable Vacuum Pump Disable If you don't get a response here, you may need to call Kirk at Sota for that. |