hgeifman
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| Any comments on DAC directly to Power amp with no Georgelofi, Thanks for your comments and do not worry about the stirring up the debate. My Ayre QB-9 DSD DAC does not have a volume control so I cannot use it. I am getting a Bricasti M1 DAC loaner that does have a volume control. As suggested abo... | |
| Any comments on DAC directly to Power amp with no Charles1dad and others, Thank you very much for your comments and excellent advice. Based on my research, I am not going to run my DAC direct into my integrated amplifier. I have been told that most DAC’s do not supply as much drive as a properly ... | |
| Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC I was at the California Audio Show and spent some time with Brian from Bricasti. He was very helpful and I agree the Bricasti M1 sounded very nice. I plan on listening again on Sunday and also plan on listening to my M1 at my local dealer.I then d... | |
| Computer Audio..Stream or download? I also like listening to Tidal Streaming music because it is easy to use and I love the variety. Of course, the best part is their excellent uncompressed sound quality. In addition, I can change my mind on an album and quickly find a different alb... | |
| What HardDrive Do You Use? I use the LaCie 3TB d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series Hard Drive with my MAC Book Pro computer. See:https://www.lacie.com/US/products/product.htm?id=10628 | |
| Luxman M-120A Temp Question I google searched and found the following comments from other people regarding the Luxman M-120A getting hot (in quotes):"The Luxman M-120A uses a heat-pipe arrangement for output device cooling. In order for it to function, it has to get warm.Lux... | |
| Ayre AX-5 Integrated Amplifier The price for the AX-5 Twenty has been increased to $12,950. There is a review of the AX-5 Twenty in the August 2015 issue of Stereophile Magazine. | |
| Jolida amp repair in and around San Francisco Classical Audio Service is an owner operated small business specializing in the restoration and repair of vintage high fidelity sound equipment and is located in Vallejo. The first thing to do is contact him with what your unit needs. You can e-ma... | |
| Jolida amp repair in and around San Francisco I recommend True Sound in Campbell (South of San Francisco). See:True SoundNick Gowan136 Kennedy AvenueCampbell, CA 95008 Tel 408-370-7578Fax 408-370-7581gowan@tsound.comExcellent repair services: "Not only do we bring the dead back to life, we sp... | |
| MacBook Pro settings for mini-toslink output Why are you using a Mini-Toslink from your MAC headphone output to the Luxman D-05 Toslink digital input? Am I missing something?I suggest you use the USB connection on your MAC Book Pro computer to your Luxman D-05 DAC. I also have a MAC Book Pro... | |
| In need of an Arcam repair Music Lovers Audio in Berkeley (and San Francisco) is an authorized Arcam dealer. I suggest you call them for information on getting your unit serviced on the West coast. See:Music Lovers Audio2116 Blake StreetBERKELEY 94704United States510-558-10... | |
| Audio out to RCA input on new Sony TV's? As I described above, I am using a coaxial cable from my Sony BDP-S6500 Blu-Ray player to the MD M1 DAC. It sounds great.My next step was to improve the audio from my TV. I tried the optical (Toslink) output from my Pioneer TV to my Musical Fideli... | |
| Anyone love TIDAL lossless streaming like I do? As I stated above, I am a big fan of Tidal Streaming. I noticed that Sonic Studio's recently released Amarra for Tidal Streaming (see press release below). The cost is $39. Has anyone tried used Amarra for Tidal?http://www.sonicstudio.com/amarra/a... | |
| Luxman Class A Integrated Slight Buzzing Noise Deedo: I just noticed you purchased the 590ax from another Audiogon member. Did the 590ax hum for this person? | |
| Luxman Class A Integrated Slight Buzzing Noise Deedo: I understand and agree with your points above. My suggestions above were the only things I could think of that might help solve the hum problem. However, the fact that your Luxman 590AX can be heard up to "8 feet away" is, in my opinion, a ... |