houstonjazzfan

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step up transformer noise
Is it better to position a step up transformer near the phonostage or near the turntable to prevent issues with hum? 
Can I use my wavelength Dac for computer audio?
In my bedroom system i have a Marantz 2285B receiver with a Wavelength Cosecant V.3 hooked up to my Mac Mini via a Wiredworld USB cable. Very happy with this set up. 
Luxman integrated - good phono stage?
I haven't heard the 2M Black, but the reviews on it are very positive. I'm sure that you will be in vinyl heaven with that cartridge. Happy listening. 
Luxman integrated - good phono stage?
I would recommend contacting someone at the Needle Doctor, Music Direct or Accoustic Sounds. I am a vinyl newbie as well. I just had a vintage Denon DP-60L repaired to go with my Luxman 550 A II and Harbeth M 30's. I am using an Ortofon 2M Bronze ... 
Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input
Just wanted to update this thread. I ended up getting a Luxman 550 A II. I was a bit concerned about this 20 wpc Class A amp being able to drive the M30's, but it works spectacularly based on my listening level preferences. This Luxman is fantasti... 
Kimber, Audioquest, Wireworld
My speaker cables are the Kimber 8TC's 
Oyen digital for mac minis?
It's dead quiet... I couldn't be happier with it. 
Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input
So would I be better off just adding a headphone amp to my system? 
Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input
Are the tube integrated options with headphone inputs pretty limited? 
Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input
I have not yet purchased headphones... but, on my short list are Sennheiser HD650 and the HiFi Man He500. Hope that helps. Thanks everyone for their recommendations thus far. 
Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input
Oops... Big oversight on my part. I own a pair of Harbeth M30's. They are pretty easy to drive 
Dac recommendations for computer audio
Michael, I agree... My 16 bit version of the Alpha is extremely musical. By the way, I have Sylvania 5751 Gold Pins in my Alpha as well! I want my next dac to provide a similar sense of sheer musicality while providing a bit more inner detail to t... 
Dac recommendations for computer audio
Ballan,Thanks for the follow up. Ideally, I would love to hear several of the contenders in my own system, but I know that is probably not going to happen. I'm looking for a a dac that delivers a liquid smooth midrange... I don't want any dac that... 
Dac recommendations for computer audio
Thanks everyone for the recommendations so far. I have a couple of follow up questions regarding two of the recommendations. Ballan, I have not heard Naim gear. How would describe the Naim sound? 4est, would you describe the Weiss Dac2 as leaning ... 
MFSL cd's vs. Redbook cd's
Thanks everyone for your responses so far. I purchased a Modern Jazz Quartet MFSL cd off of Ebay at a fairly decent price. Hopefully, my ears are good enough to notice a difference once I have a chance to play it in my system.