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| Importance of computer for DAC shootout Never thought about it. Call me an audio snob but I am deeply sceptical of $300 devices being able to perform at the level of mac based music server architectures, used by computer audiophiles the world over. Now, if they stuck their product in a ... | |
| The Evolution of Modern Jazz Strictly speaking "the evolution of modern Jazz" should lead to a discussion about "avant-garde jazz. However, we are in fact talking about the influence (or synthesis) of "Jazz" on "world-music" (i.e. "world-jazz")You could also discuss Jazz infl... | |
| Importance of computer for DAC shootout I am using 2 PS audio P5 regenerators, which provide isolation. I would assume this should be OK. | |
| Importance of computer for DAC shootout I just got the Mac Mini at a price I can resell it for in a heartbeat so no exposure there. I will be using pure music with Flac's. | |
| What preamps outshine the Aesthetix Calypso? Ckoffend, a single box DAC/CD player will not have a full blown tube preamp build in. It will be a DAC with (tube based) output stage and simple volume control, usually digital. In the case of the romulus the volume control is "Relay-based switche... | |
| What preamps outshine the Aesthetix Calypso? $5K will buy you a used 2 chassis Modwright 36.5 LS/PS. I am using this preamp with my perfectwave dac and am very happy with it. Without the benefit of in home audition there is no way of knowing how you will like anything in your system compared... | |
| Importance of computer for DAC shootout There are so many conflicting opinions and observations about what it takes to turn bits into a good analog signal I have no clue what advise to go by. You can spend over $3K on the latest mach2music with external powersupply and audiophile USB ca... | |
| Importance of computer for DAC shootout Depressing news guys - but good to know in advance and not screw up my shootout. I just made an offer on the Mac mini listed on A'gon. That should solve my problem for the shootout. If I end up keeping the Zodiac, I can either get this Mac upgrade... | |
| Importance of computer for DAC shootout I need to check my configuration. If it turns out my Dell Laptop or Asus has USB 2.0 should I be OK? | |
| Buying used or sight unseen speakers a bad idea? If buying "sight unseen" from anonmymous sellers was generally causing a lot of trouble this would be reflected in far more negative feedback than what is actually there(and the demise of audiogon). Typically, feedback is overwhelmingly positive, ... | |
| Buying used or sight unseen speakers a bad idea? There is a member dispute link on the member page. One more thing. If you want to have recourse for your transaction you need to use paypal. They will block the funds in the sellers account the moment you raise a dispute until the issue is reolved... | |
| Buying used or sight unseen speakers a bad idea? Which reminds me. The ONLY time I ever got screwed on A'gon in 10 years was by a guy with no feedback, new to the site. He got kicked off after I escalated the issue, but could of course easily set up a new account with a different email address. | |
| Buying used or sight unseen speakers a bad idea? Buying new is a far bigger risk than buying used. If the new piece does not live up to expectation you take a 30% hit. If you buy the used piece at the right price you are out shipping cost at most. Case in point - I have gone through 4 pairs of h... | |
| A bit overwhelmed, need preamp advice In my estimation, if you have a DAC worth $500 used and $1,500 to spend, you are better off selling the DAC and getting a better dac with volume control if you have no need for switching through a preamp.An asynchronous USB dac with volume control... | |
| The Evolution of Modern Jazz I saw Hans Dulfer (her father) jamming with Prince at an afterconcert in the Netherlands, with a guest appearance by Lenny Kravitz. All in a small venue 10 yards from the main stage. Priceless. |