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| SACD vs Analog FWIW, my Project RPM10.1 with Sumiko BB and Bel Canto Phono3 seriously outperforms my EMM Labs XDS1. It's that scary :)Depending on your tastes, you might also want to consider the VPI Classic. I heard the original with the JMW 10.5" arm which has... | |
| How to introduce computer audio to my system? I use a single HDD (no RAID) for my main music library but use a RAID 6 NAS to back up the files. ps even RAID is not infallible especially for most SOHO systems so if you are really being pedantic, you will need replication as well. | |
| How to introduce computer audio to my system? I got this guide when it was still freehttp://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=98931.0If the Mini with no display is too difficult to set up/manage, a MacBook Pro 13" works just as well. Just get the SSD option. That's what they use in a lot of... | |
| Ayon CD2S vs ModWright XA-5400ES Ultimate Truth Is the preamp tube as well?If it's solid state, the Ayon might be a good fit. I think the XDS1 DAC is more resolving. But the Ayon tube lushness is something to behold.Another option to look at is the Playback MPS-5. It's very similar to the XDS1 ... | |
| How to introduce computer audio to my system? I think Audirvana Plus beta (v11) with Mountain Lion with a USB device that supports Integer and Direct mode is pretty amazing. I did disable some of the background processes (IR, Spotlight, Quit Finder, Spaces, Dashboard). A+ also has a system op... | |
| How to introduce computer audio to my system? I only need a keyboard, mouse and monitor to set up the Mini. Once you have set it up, just enable "screen sharing" in the System Preferences/Sharing menus.You can then use any other Mac to control the Mini, using the Mac's screen, mouse/trackpad ... | |
| Ayon CD2S vs ModWright XA-5400ES Ultimate Truth Ditto RGS1. I like the Ayon as an all in one (CDP/DAC/tube pre) but it does seem to lose a bit of the speed when partnered with a tube preamp | |
| How to introduce computer audio to my system? ps I swear you asked this question a few months back. Anyway, here's what I recommend.If you are computer savvy and like to build your own gear, you can try the DIY PC approach. There are some esoteric stuff available like Linear Power Supplies fo... | |
| Switch from Parasound JC-1 to Bel Canto Ref 1000? I think that for what it packages, the Devialet is a very impressive deal. You can even cascade two units for monoblock power. It's a bit like the Ayon CD5S. Expensive for a CDP but considering it has a CD Pro2 and has a great tube preamp and PCM1... | |
| playback mps-5 v dcs puccini You should get the USB-X box.Get a Mac Mini with SSD and load it up with memory. Run some optimization to cut out unwanted background processes and dedicate the machine for music playback. Run Audirvana+ with Direct/INT mode and a good USB cable (... | |
| Thiel Acquired by Private Equity Firm No. The 2.4SE was Jim's last hands on project. It was released after the 3.7 and bears his signature. It wasn't a big change but IMHO the upgrades over the regular 2.4 (upgraded finishing, aluminium outriggers, caps) would have cost similar to the... | |
| Switch from Parasound JC-1 to Bel Canto Ref 1000? The Devialet is a built in ONE BOX for DAC/DSP/Media Streamer AND CLASS D amp.It's not a good comparison saying it costs 15k when it's not comparing like for like. | |
| Is McIntosh really Hi-Fi, finally MC452 I have the SA-Reference and I use it in Class A mode for serious listening and yes it does get hot. But I have seen friends with much older SA-100s and 102s that have stood the test of time. The Macs run in AB mode I think which helps to reduce he... | |
| Switch from Parasound JC-1 to Bel Canto Ref 1000? FWIW, I thought the Bel Canto REF1000Ms did well in its price bracket. I compared it to Bryston Class AB gear that cost a bit more and it was not a clear win. The BC had superb bass control while the Bryston had a full midrange. I found that using... | |
| Choosing a Solid State Class A/B integrated amp If it's something that you can leave on, hard to fault the Bel Canto line.Have a listen to the C7R which uses third gen ASX ICEpower modules. Ditto with the W4S MiNT |