elf73
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| Newbie G4 laptop to NAD 320 BEE setup Find out if the G4 has an "optical" output. It's the same plug as the headphone jack, it serves dual purpose.If it isn't an intel chipped Mac, you may be out of luck. Then it is only an analog output. In this case, it's a moot point with the 24/19... | |
| Shopping for a new netbook or laptop... As I understand it, if you're a tweaker and into optimizing a playback program like Foobar with optimizing plugins, changing settings etc... then a Windows operating system is the better choice.These people are very very passionate about their sou... | |
| Ideas for separates around $1500??? Have you looked into these:econotweakshttp://www.econotweaks.com/2301/13215.htmldo a search on Audio Asylum, if you're handy with a soldering iron you can make your own. Or 30 day home trial for $109.or ERS cloth from musicdirect. The ET product I... | |
| Most beneficial change . Maybe you need some new music? Go on Craigslist and get some Ikea Lack End Tables for $5 and stick it under your CD player...or Neuance shelves. But yeah it could be the amp. I have the PL2. I had a McCormack DNA .05 Rev A and the sound was more v... | |
| DACs with volume control ? Monarchy M24:4 X 6DJ8, 2 separate power supplies, No balanced out, no usb, coaxial, optical, RCA. | |
| How to tell if Acoustic Treatment is Needed? In case you can't help yourself and want to tweak:Master Set Procedure for speaker set-up. I haven't tried it yet, but am going to before I start buying/making room treatments. Supposedly, it works better for a long wall set up like yours. And if ... | |
| Explain the asthetics of Punk Hanaleimike said it pretty well... insofar as the ideology, artistic expression is concerned. That was definitely one aspect of it and was the appeal for some/most (?). I would add to his list, eminem. It was simple, honest music/self expression. ... | |
| High WAF, simple, integrated amplifier I'd be tempted (actually i just might order one) to check out the Virtue (30 day money back guarantee) or any of the cheaper T-Amps and a VALAB or Pardisea DAC. And an Oppo. Together $500-700. OK maybe $800. Some high efficiency vintage speakers o... | |
| Entry level tube amps? -Cayin TA-30 (Bizzybee upgrades.. biasing pots on the side, vs underneath) $600-700Prima Luna Prologe II $900-1100. Auto-biasing, soft start circuit. Basically plug and play, no hassle. Some believe that both are basically the same amps. Kevin Dea... | |
| Solo Violin...suggestions. Thanks. I'll look into the suggestions. As you put it Rushton, "emotion" and "passion"..., is what I"m looking for I guess, with the solo strings. | |
| Primaluna PL2 which speakers would you choose... Funny, actually the Arros were what I what I had always thought of using eventually. Just purely for aesthetic/small footprint, no need for stands etc, and some reviews.However, my concern was their 4 ohm impedance and supposed "needs more power t... | |
| Will getting a DAC converter improve mp3 playback FWIW... From my experience, most definitely, a DAC will improve your MP3 playback. It should get rid of lots of harshness. I'd get a glass toslink cable and connect it out of your computer. If you're using a Mac then it's even easier. Set AudioMid... | |
| What should I upgrade first? I ran a my Monarchy M24 into the power section of a NAD 325bee and it worked really well.It was dead quiet. However, with other power amps (McCormack DNA .05 Rev A and Monarchy Sm-70 pros) there was considerable hissing. Although, once music was p... | |
| iTunes: dynamics, midrange gone 'til restarted Yeah it is very disconcerting...I have checked and my settings haven't changed. And for me, with streaming to the AEx, I don't think the AudioMidi settings even factor in.For you since you have it hardwired, it may be a different story. I have min... | |
| iTunes: dynamics, midrange gone 'til restarted Yeah, the exact same thing happens to me. And you're absolutely right, the difference isn't subtle at all.I thought I was going nuts, until one of my very "non-audiophile" friends (she rolls her eyes constantly) noticed. I've never noticed this ha... |