elf73
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| Toslink/iTunes into DAC, Why not use iTunes volume Thanks for the explanation. I don't have a X-DAC (that's Musical Fidelity right). I have a Monarchy M24. Not sure if it upsamples. It doesn't have a remote unfortunately, and I have a roommate that works nights.... It sounds good to my ears right ... | |
| Toslink/iTunes into DAC, Why not use iTunes volume Hi, that's what I'm wondering about. Does using the iTunes volume control "negate" or result in the bypass of your "expensive" separate/wunder DAC? I'm not a technical guy, but I can't see how that can be. Thanks for the response though Gmood. Wha... | |
| Used Record Stores & Audio Gear in NYC Thanks everyone. I spent the day in Greenwich Village, walked from the Mariott in the financial district. NYC is definitely a walking city like no other. Great way to spend an afternoon.Went to all the stores you mentioned Overhang. Kim's, Rocket ... | |
| Sound levels: Apple lossless vs. original CD Hmmm.... not sure how that works. Regardless, if it sounds good, than that is all that matters. Just wondering if anyone did a comparison before they ripped everything into Apple lossless. I'll have to do a more comprehensive one, when my system i... | |
| Great 'Alternative' Rock recommendations Just suggestions, not new but just in case you haven't heard these classic..ish.. albums through, nothing gets you through a workout like:-Metallica's "Justice for All". or their Garage Days RE-revisited 5.99 EP..-Beastie Boys "Check Your Head" (... | |
| best artists in the last 15 years Red Hot Chili Peppers (I'm going to get it for this comment, but I like their new stuff better.. Californication & Stadium Arcadium)BeckBeck kicks ass, definitely innovative. Especially Odelay and Sea Changes:http://youtube.com/watch?v=S8ZvmwQ... | |
| Sound levels: Apple lossless vs. original CD I meant Apple Lossless is "lossy". Aiff and WAV as far as I know is bit for bit... all formats sound pretty good to my ears. Just nit-picking. A lot of people seem to like Apple Lossless (it's the worst on my system.. just curious if others had th... | |
| Sound levels: Apple lossless vs. original CD I don't have a CD player yet, so I'm not much help with a comparison. As well, I have an airport express optical out into a Monarch M24. Quite a different setup from you. But for me, Apple lossless sounded the worst (it's still a lossy format). I ... | |
| GMA Callisto's: Opinions Thanks, with the 3 models being somewhat similar, now I have to decide if the extra money is really worth it... There is a fairly large discrepancy in price between the Europas and Callistos... and since I"m going by reviews (which I know isn't id... | |
| impedance matching--could you dumb it down 4 me? Absolutely not an expert here, hopefully someone more experienced will answer you... but I have the same issue and asked the same question... I believe the general formula is at least 10 times, with some who think 30-40 times optimal... that is "i... | |
| OPPO 980 h dvd mod? I'm getting one tomorrow.. $169 CDN.. can't lose. Do coaxial cables matter? Any suggestions? Note: I'm not paying anymore than $100 new or used for such cable... actually $20 would be nice.... this hobby has other priorities right now.. As well, d... | |
| OPPO 980 h dvd mod? Awesome, I love Audiogon. I was just thinking about getting a DVD w/Divx playback that I could use as a CD player for my few CDs.... $169 isn't much more than the $70 mass market box I was going to get..I have a Monarchy M24 Tube DAC preamp.. you ... | |
| Why vinyl? I agree with the packaging and fun factor of collecting vinyl, I was just in London and picked up this funk compilation album "FUNK DROPS: Breaks, Nuggets and Rarities from the Vaults of Atlantic, Atco, Reprise and Warner Bros 1968-1974" (I wasn't... | |
| Used Record Stores & Audio Gear in NYC Awesome, thanks guys. A lot of help. I've always wanted to go see/check out Greenwich village. Only been to NY once before and I took the double decker bus tour.. a great way to see other major cities in the world by the way... I love being a tour... | |
| Why vinyl? What I'm wondering, is new music mastered from an analog source or is it digitally mastered and then pressed on Vinyl?Wouldn't this greatly affect the sound.I'm not overly technical and to tell you the truth don't know if I could tell the differen... |