herman
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| Ref 3 Impedence Mismatch HELP please . the output impedance of the ARC goes higher as the frequency goes lower.Good point, any idea how much that would be? I have no idea what size caps they use. There is no good way to fix this- either Bigger caps? I realize that most would be reluc... | |
| cd player or computer with dac .Jtinn,If I recall correctly at one time your were registered as a private user and posting high praise about things you were selling with no mention of your affiliation. With that in mind I did think a warning was in order. I see now that you cha... | |
| cd player or computer with dac .You sayThere is a DAC manufacturer that is very well knownWhy play a guessing game?Why not name this mysterious manufacturer ?. | |
| cd player or computer with dac .Just an FYI for anybody new to the forums.....Audioengr and Jtinn both are selling something. I've never dealt with either but it is incomprehensible that someone who is selling a product in this category wouldn't have a biased opinion that favor... | |
| Ref 3 Impedence Mismatch HELP please ..So 600 out to 10K in? Lower than I would like but not a gross mismatch as it is about 1 to 15. Most recommend a minimum of 1 to 10. With your system it seems a shame to add a buffer, why not get a Krell preamp? I doubt you will find a tube line ... | |
| Mac Mini vs. Macbook Pro as a server .I have a question about "stripped of internal power supply"Correct me if I'm wrong but the supply is a single DC voltage. Doesn't that mean there are some DC-DC converters to supply the 5V for USB and Firewire, I imagine the processor runs off a ... | |
| Mac Mini vs. Macbook Pro as a server .Point taken, but I believe if you would take the time to do a little research you would find there are just as many people if not more who advocate the opposite. They believe the definitive solution IS a PC or Mac based system.A lot of them hang ... | |
| Mac Mini vs. Macbook Pro as a server .For someone who has only been in it for a short time it is amazing that you have reached such definitive conclusions against when so many of us are getting excellent results. With limited experience one can only conclude that your conclusion is b... | |
| DIY HD Tracks from mint LPs? .Pure Vinyl software and a good quality pro audio interface like an RME Fireface or Apogee would be a good way to go. The interface along with RIAA EQ in software would also function as the phono preamp and the DAC. You might just end up ditching ... | |
| Speaker Stand Design? .I agree with Bucerno.The best monitors I've heard were always on those types of stands. Sound Anchor makes really good ones. I don't think they are steel and lead filled but not sure that is a must.. | |
| A sensible CD transport? ..Agree with Drubin, the Mac Mini is a transport. It has toslink and usb outputs and your Rega has those inputs. You can rip and store your CDs to whatever drive you choose. You can also try downloading some of the higher resolution formats that y... | |
| will a low 60Hz harmonic hum wear out my speakers? .OK, I'll bite. In 25+ years I've never heard that. Care to elaborate or point to some back up info? Are you talking grounds between components, grounds from component to earth ground, or ??As to the original post, just quit putting your ear up to... | |
| difference beetwen pc audio and hi-end? .Why never heard DCS?Never been to a dealer or anybody who had one. I've never heard a lot of brands because I've never had the opportunity.Never driven a FerrariNever slept with Bo Derrick. | |
| difference beetwen pc audio and hi-end? .Never heard a DCS. There is much debate about the best computer setup. I prefer a Mac since there is good software and they are easy to use but others prefer a PC. Like all things audio there is rarely a best, just different ways.Go to the websit... | |
| difference beetwen pc audio and hi-end? .Many of us are getting excellent results with computer audio. Like everything it is all in the implementation; properly set up computer, good software, good cables, and a good DAC.Higher resolution downloads are becoming more common up to 24 bit ... |