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My system acts weird
Avialuf good for you. and Happy listening... 
Which DAC w/ More Top to Bottom Extension?
It will a week before one is made due to demand. 09-26-11: NonoiseNo, I ordered a Dacmini from Audio Advisor today and it shipped today. I'll give it a try. 
Help Me With Everything Needed: Computer Audio
Thanks for the links Nonoise. I have a thread at computeraudiophile as well. 
Help Me With Everything Needed: Computer Audio
Apparently, software like Amarra and Puremusic do not work with Windows-based computers. Can you make recommendations for software with a new Windows-based laptop with (Windows 7)? 
Help Me With Everything Needed: Computer Audio
Thank you Nonoise, nice read. I picked up at least one or two good tips. 
Help Me With Everything Needed: Computer Audio
Since I plan to rip and store later rather than now and want to stream from my favorite websites, I'm going with a Toshiba with I5 processor, HRT Streamer II+ and Wireworld Starlight usb. 
Help Me With Everything Needed: Computer Audio
For a dac, maybe the Havana is not a good idea after all. I am looking for something neutral with bass weight and crystal highs. I listen to classic jazz, rb and rock 
Help Me With Everything Needed: Computer Audio
Any additional recommendations? 1. Laptop (I don't know) 2. DAC (I'm thinking mhdt Havana or maybe Valab- leaning toward NOS)2. Digital Cable (I'm thinking Wireworld Starlight a-b usb)I'll get storage and rip later. Right now just want to stream f... 
Help Me With Everything Needed: Computer Audio
I'm unsure of what computer to get, although I mentioned the mac mini and/or a laptop. Any suggestions? I'm only considering the Havana as the DAC, though. I haven't made a decision on a good (inexpensive)digital cable of some kind either. I'm sti... 
If your whole system costs $40,000....
Hi Map,Yes, still with the Mirage OMD-28. The thing that made the difference was changing to a solid state preamp, new balanced interconnects (tried several -amp to preamp) and magnet wire speaker cables and interconnect (not anticables). These ch... 
If your whole system costs $40,000....
To the naysayers, I say audio is supposed to be fun and for recreation/ enjoyment of music. This is a message board about all things audio. Some guys, I won't name any names, some guys are just mean-spirtited, nasty, and take themselves and these ... 
If your whole system costs $40,000....
Grandtech, guys here could have given you a break since you seem to speak English as a second language and were simply trying to conduct an impromptu survey on spending habits. But guys in the audio forums love to blast and bash. The nature of the... 
If your whole system costs $40,000....
I almost have 2 systems. If you're looking at retailAmp retail 5000other amp retail 2900Speaker retail 7500Preamp retail 7500Other Preamp retail 1100regenerator retail 2500sub retail 1400sub retail 1200sub retail 1200cdp retail w/ upgrade 6000cdp ... 
Art Blakey experts please ... ?
Awesome thread.. I am not a Blakey fan even though I grew up playing the drums and have a couple of his recordings. At some point I will re-visit Blakey and try some other works. My system is likely holding me back performance-wise from enjoying h... 
What does it take to qualify as a reviewer?
According to the majority here, simply put, it takes a lack of integrity. pathetic...