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ipod and dac?
Rsbeck,After searching around a bit, it seems the iBook doesn't have a Cardbus slot like the Powerbook, so an expansion card for this area is out.According to Apple Developers info, the AirPort card does support DSP so it's possible this area may ... 
Teres is Done
Ahh, ahh, ahh...I read the other thread Joe. Nyah, nyah, nyah!But kidding aside, good job!BTW, Mr. Wilson. I'm Dean. 
ipod and dac?
Thanks for the response Onhwy61.You mention that fragmentation with 2-channel playback isn't an issue, but what happens to that drive when songs are written, then deleted and other songs are written over the same blocks where the deleted files onc... 
ipod and dac?
I was talking with a friend of mine at work regarding the issue of hard drive based music sources, and the question came up about fragmentation.He's a graphic designer and I am a retoucher and all our work is created using Macs with tons of RAM an... 
ipod and dac?
Awesome, thanks for the help! 
Splitting Preamp Output--Affect Sound Quality?
Tony,I've been using Phoenix Gold RCA Y-splitters at the back of my Blue Circle BC21 feeding a 2 channel power amp and subwoofer amp and have been quite happy doing so.Last year I compared the BC21 against other preamps that have two sets of outpu... 
ipod and dac?
OK, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger.I guess I'll have to experiment with different compression schemes [uncompressed, better quality v. compressed, more songs] to determine what works best for me.But I'm wondering, are you iPod users happy w... 
ipod and dac?
This is an excellent thread! Great points both pro and con.As a daily working Mac pro, it's amazing that I've totally missed out on this. Probably from being overworked and not watching TechTV enough! You guys have given me much to think about. It... 
How to eliminate static in outer limit
"There is nothing wrong with your Turntable Ring. Do not attempt to adjust the positioning..."We are controlling the coupling..."If we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume..."If we wish to make it softer, we will tune it to a whispe... 
What is the warmest receiver...
Is the receiver going to see duty as a multi-channel processor/amp for movies or will it be used in a two channel system only?If you're looking for a music only amp and can do without a tuner consider the 100wpc Jolida 1501 RC which uses a tube pr... 
Help I have not bought equipment since mid 80's
I was gonna say what Newbee said, but he did it sooner and better. 
Spk cable with deep,lush,spacious sound....
In the past, I felt Analysis Plus Oval 9 accomplished most of these things for me, and more recently the Acoustic Zen biwired Hologram II, and Audience AU 24 were standouts. 
What qualities do you look for in a good amp?
A pretty face, a great rack, and a nice round caboose. 
After market PC's to Power Conditioners
I had a similar concern late last year when I first got my Blue Circle MR1200 Music Ring.I'd been using Virtual Dynamics Audition Power Cords for a couple years and they helped create an open, holographic sound.I ordered the Music Ring with a Blue... 
A sexy new amp...Channel Island
You know, I really like the way Channel Island, 47 Labs and Scott Nixon stuff looks. Someday I'd like to build a system consisting of these cute little honeys all on one long elegant hardwood shelf. Kind of a parade of little, metal, hottie, spinn...