dmitrydr

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Networked Media Player.
Still ain't such a thing. Seems that inductry considers such devices as toys for teenagers, where flashy box is significantly more important then sound or built quality... 
External sound device vs PCI soundcard
If PC is located in another room, what's the max USB2.0 or Firewire cable's length possible? Ethernet is unlimited in terms of a house, but with the first two there may be a problem... 
Recommend CD player
But you have SimAudio, right? Try Nova, and then see if you still want to try others... 
CDP at $1200- 2000 for this system
I'd compare Ayre, Gamut, or SimAudio Nova, which I liked best. I remember side-by-side comparison between Nova and Primare, well... Primare should have been priced at least two times less. 
Problems with NAD Receivers????
If all the channels work, consider yourself lucky...:)----------------Former NAD owner 
Toslink Survey / Please Participate
As far as I remember, LED that used to transmit the light impulses into the line wears out in a year or so, and then quality fails if not replaced...I don't get why this flawed SPDIF is still in use that much. Using Firewire, spdif-related part of... 
Non-audio related question about forum linguo
Quote:w00t: derived from 'hoot', this is defined as 'yay', it can be used, for example, upon victory or, possibly, the release and procurement of a new video card. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A772346 
Some digital comparisons: cables,transports&jitter
Interesting to perform the same comparison if all the digital components were "normalised" as described in Audioengr's article (very educative, BTW - thanks!) 
Is it worth spending $10k on CD-only player today?
This above would be correct if you can just stop listening CDs at all, and concentrate on SACD and DVD-A. But it isn't likely the case. Most of us have CD collections and substantionally less hi-rez music. How are you going to enjoy all those all ... 
Is it worth spending $10k on CD-only player today?
This above would be correct if you can just stop listening CDs at all, and concentrate on SACD and DVD-A. But it isn't likely the case. Most of us have CD collections and substantially less hi-rez music. How are you going to enjoy all those all go... 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
Marin Sausalito. In Ottawa you can ride just from everywhere to anywhere - parks, trails - love it! 
Is it worth spending $10k on CD-only player today?
Not that much for source equipment. However, first thing is to analyse what do you listen most, and for hi-rez - how many of the available titles you'd like to purchase right away. It's not about technology. It about ability to use it. I like idea... 
Some digital comparisons: cables,transports&jitter
Guys, don't consider me as not-believer, I'm just curious. Do you have any explanation of the above differences? In digital, jitter is the only possible cause of them, which means the cables you compared generate jitter in a different manner? I ju... 
CD player for under $2,000
Simaudio Moon Nova 
IC/Speaker Recommendations for Sim Audio/Dynaudio
Having Simaudio Nova with I-5, I'd suggest you to try Acoustic Zen (Matrix Ref II and Satori). IMHO, it works well with Sim, and have an appealing balance between speed, details, and some warmth. If I'd go from AZ towards silver, it would be alrea...