hgeifman

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Best Hard Drive and Enclosure for Music Server
I am using the Seaport Free Agent Go Pro 500GB external hard drive for my MAC Book pro to store my music files. I have a 2nd Seaport for backup. I have had no problems with either hard drive. I load all my music on the external hard drive. It soun... 
Pass or Spectral
I agree with the above posts that Spectral equipment requires expensive MIT cables. If you decide on Spectral, you need to include MIT cables for the best sound and performance. In my opinion, the Pass will sound warmer, be more natural and has a ... 
Where do you buy good CD recordings?
The above was great information. I looked at Amazon.com and it looks good. Thanks to everyone for responding. Audiogon is an outstanding resource for getting useful info. 
Help designing mac mini music server
I am using the Seaport Free Agent Go Pro 500GB external hard drive to store my music files (a 2nd Seagate for backup) for my MAC Book Pro computer. It has 4 GB RAM and the 120GB solid state drive. The Furman AC-215 power conditioner is required so... 
Music file format advice
I have about 125 CD's loaded into my Seaport Free Agent Go Pro 500GB external hard drive connected (Firewire 800) to my MAC Book Pro computer and many more to go. It takes between 3 to 5+ minutes per CD using the AIFF format. I put the discs in an... 
Need settings for importing uncompr.CDs to Itunes
I also use the AIFF format. This is no compression and takes 3-5+ minutes to load each CD. 
Ayre QB-9 USB DAC
I own the Ayre QB-9 USB DAC and it is terrific. I am very impressed with the way it sounds and yes, it is better sounding then my Ayre CX-7e CD player. The highs are better and so is the bass. The music is clearer and more engaging. My MAC Book Pr... 
Getting started again advice for a newbie
I have the MAC Book Pro computer as my music server connected to the Ayre USB DAC. I am using the Seaport Free Agent Go Pro 500GB external hard drive to store my music files. I also purchased a 2nd Seaport drive for backup purposes. Seaport drive ... 
Moving from CD Player to MAC Book Pro Music Server
As I described above, I am using the Seaport Free Agent Go Pro 500GB external hard drive to store my music files. I also purchased a 2nd Seaport drive for backup purposes. I have about 65 GB of music stored and completed by first backup. Seaport d... 
how do you ship?
I always ship Federal Express Two day service and NEVER ship Federal Express Ground. I also overpack my package to include double boxing and padding. I have a Federal Express account and have never had an insurance limit imposed. I also track my p... 
Best Pc for audio?
I am using a MAC Book Pro computer with iTunes. The MAC has 4 GB RAM and the 120GB solid state drive. I have the Seaport Free Agent Go Pro 500GB external hard drive to store my music files (a 2nd one for backup). The MAC is connected to the Furman... 
Building a music server - newbie
My MAC Book Pro computer is connected to the Furman AC-215 power conditioner. The MAC has 4 GB RAM and the 120GB solid state drive. I am using the Seaport Free Agent Go Pro 500GB external hard drive to store my music files (a 2nd one for backup). ... 
CD Player advice request...
Have you considered a used Ayre CX-7e CD Player? 
Moving from CD Player to MAC Book Pro Music Server
I picked up my Ayre USB DAC last Saturday and hooked it up. Wow! I was very impressed with the way it sounds. It is better sounding then my Ayre CX-7e CD player. The highs are better and so is the bass. The music seems to be clearer and more engag... 
Ripping to Mac OSX
I have a MAC Book Pro (4 MB RAM) and use iTunes with AIFF with error correction to transfer my CD's to a Seagate Free Agent Go Pro 500 GB external hard drive connected to the MAC via Firewire. It takes around 4-5+ minutes per CD. AIFF takes more d...