drubin

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How does one get off the merry-go-round?
In the past year, I've pursued a music server solution. I loaded about one-third of my CD collection on the server and then decided to give it a rest and just enjoy. And I've discovered a couple of things about myself:As expected, I am listening t... 
I ask again, has anyone heard the Tempo El.Preamp?
Tvad, I am now a reviewer.Not singling out Tbg, but it strikes me that we are approaching the point where all audiophiles are reviewers. The whole industry is one big insider suckupathon. 
itunes backup suggestions
I should check out SuperDuper. 
itunes backup suggestions
Time Machine is very easy. I'm using Western Digital 2TB My Book Studio Edition II drives and no problems so far. They are in my audio rack and I rarely if ever hear them operating. 
itunes backup suggestions
My solution was to do what you suggest at the end or your post, Iwalker198: attach a second drive to the first. I have two 2TB drives daisy-chained to my Mac Mini. I set up Time Machine to copy one to the other, but I keep the second drive turned ... 
Dynaudio sub with C1's
Seems like you might need to high pass the C1's or C2's in order to realize what you get in a C4, so as to more closely mimic the crossover scheme in the C4. 
Dynaudio sub with C1's
Oh, and I had been thinking that a sub upgrade for me would be either to a bigger REL or to a JL Audio sub. I would love to hear from Dynaudio owners who have tried different kinds of subs. 
Dynaudio sub with C1's
I assume you are running the REL off your amplifier's speaker terminals? Much better than a sub-out connection.I run a REL R205 with C1s and, while I know the 205 is too little sub for my room and these speakers, it's pretty darn successful. Perha... 
New DAC Not a Dramatic Improvement?
Oh, I stand by my remarks. It struck me as arrogant audiophile snobbery (and rudeness, if you ask me) to suggest that the OP's system is not resolving enough or he is not attuned enough to hear the differences in question. Which is exactly what yo... 
New DAC Not a Dramatic Improvement?
The "hot" $2K DAC that comes to mind is the Bryston. If that's what you've got and you are not hearing a difference, I really am surprised as it's a stunningly good product IMO.Steve says, "drive it with a low-jitter source. Not your CD player." S... 
New DAC Not a Dramatic Improvement?
Don't listen to these guys telling you your system or your listening skills are not good enough. That's a load of crap, the Gallo speakers are plenty good enough and I'm sure you are, too.Generally speaking, one-box players have much less intrinsi... 
Review: Synergistic Research PowerCell 10 and the SE version AC filter
Thanks. What do these puppies cost? 
Review: Synergistic Research PowerCell 10 and the SE version AC filter
It seems purity has been missing from my system since adding the PPP and I did not realize this until nowCan you elaborate? Because, to me, purity is the key benefit of the PPP. How does this unit "sound different?" 
1 piece of audio gear I really regret selling is..
Placette Active Linestage. Bent Audio TAP 
Integration of a REL B3 subwoofer
Be sure to follow REL's setup instructions