gumbydammit
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| Is the Squeezebox Touch complicated? I have a duet and find it to be very easy to deal with.If you can connect to a wireless network in windows, you can deal with a S/Box no problem.The few times I have personally seen issues, it has been someone trying to upload or download files wh... | |
| Best DAC for $500 ...and as usual, no one has even mentioned the Emotiva for 249...Yes, I bought it.AFTER already asking myself this exact question, then answering it.You would need a $27 Behringer to up the USB output to 24 if you want to go direct to the DAC...bu... | |
| Grado reference platnum or Grado statement platnum I had an XTZ Grado. For the imaging, I loved it.In every single possible other way, my high output Benz Ace I bought used...for the same amount of money, blows it away...bad.For me, it really was like re-discovering my vinyl collection. | |
| Improvements Mount it on the wall, save your money, add another few to it...then buy a used Rega. | |
| LP12 pickup wires affect suspension?? We live in a 1890's era train station with a crawlspace. My current setup involves 4 holes in our hardwood floors (you should have seen the Mrs when she realized what I did LOL)...and then 4-12 foot lengths of heavy duty electrical conduit hammere... | |
| LP12 pickup wires affect suspension?? Yes, I used to have that in place. When ordering this replacement, I could not tell that the wiring is more than double the size of the original. (For a planar 3 that does not move, it would be fine.)There is no way to tuck this wire into the lead... | |
| Cheap Blu Ray Player + DAC for hi fi ? If you have not pulled the trigger yet, have you thought about a DAC that has a volume on it (like the Emotiva DAC they are closing out on special from their website) and going with a power amp instead?I use this unit and found my Samsung bluray p... | |
| Best internet stations for Jazz, esp. Classic/Cool I like JAZZFM out of London.Comes standard on a squeezebox search.The interface they offer online in a browser does not sound nearly as good as the SB.The music selection and programming is excellent. I wish I could get it full-range with no compr... | |
| Which sub 200 usd DAC if using an integrated amp? Have you looked at the emotiva they have on special? I was VERY pleased with the results.It also has a vol control, but when run wide open, it effectively takes it out of the mix as previously mentioned.One other reason I would suggest this unit i... | |
| Old tapes reveal how BAD FM became Would anyone be interested in possibly making a few of these old reel available as an educational tool for younger audio heads?? | |
| Old tapes reveal how BAD FM became Sorry for bumming out people. Maybe I will start a radio spot-podcast that will take 6 hours to download an hour of material, but it will at least sound GOOD! (Till I open my mouth, that is LOL) | |
| VA: Anybody in southern VA interested in an audio club? capitol audiofest is on my list for this summer! | |
| need 15 foot IC's any suggestions? Thanks to each one of you for responding.I sure wish we all lived closer. (Anyone for chipping in on an audio island? Ya know, where you need to pass a hearing test before you are allowed to set foot on it?) ;>)Wait, strike that. We might have ... | |
| Best headphones under $200 used? You can get a set of very nice Grados for that figure. Not closed models, but with a little volume, you can easily drown out the drone of others as you listen.I can drive my Grado 225 sig's with my ipod. The Sennheisers are also nice, but for the ... | |
| Finally saved 3000 what is a good setup. With the Squeezebox as a source, the Emotiva XDA-1 is a no brainer at 248 delivered.It also acts as a preamp with remote.This D/A unit competes with stuff costing 1200+ and then some.I happen to really like mine a lot and I tried a few things out ... |