hgeifman
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| Integrated with Phono Stage under $10K What about the Classe CAP-2100 Integrated? List price is $6,000. I believe a factory installed phono preamp dual mono moving magnet and moving coil for turntables (a $500 upgrade) is also available (please confirm this option). I own the Ayre AX-7... | |
| mac vs pc I have had no problems with the Seagate FreeAgent Go Pro for Mac (500gb). My computer is connected to the external drive with a firewire cable. I like the Ayre QB-9 USB DAC very much. My DAC is connected to the Ayre AX-7e Integrated amp with bal... | |
| usb cable quality and sound I am using the Transparent USB $90 cable from my MAC Book Pro computer to my Ayre QB-9 USB DAC. My retailer is suggesting the Synergistic Research's Tesla Tricon USB $550 (WOW!!) cable but I do not believe a $550+ USB cable will make a significant... | |
| mac vs pc I selected the MAC Book Pro computer because I did not want to deal with Microsoft, their operating system and virus issues. Overall, I believe the MAC is a better platform for what I wanted to do.My MAC Book Pro computer has 4 GB RAM and the 120G... | |
| Question about a music server I use the MAC Book Pro computer as my music server. 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 (for the MAC) to store my music files (a 2nd one for backup). I have about... | |
| 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... |