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iTunes setup with peripheral drive
Followup description of what I've done and what's not happening: I have followed the iTunes directions and it won't "consolidate" the library as it should.In iTunes' Preferences I have selected "Advanced" and under "iTunes Media folder location" I... 
Help with DAC Going nuts
I'd recommend giving the Tranquility DAC a listen. I think dbaudiolabs has some for under $1000 previously owned but under lengthy warranty. They have a generous return policy if not satisfied. Eric Hider is extremely helpful.:) listening,Ed 
Cable Recommendations for Entry Level
Morrow audio should be given a try imho.:) listening,Ed 
DAC's, i'm lost
I agree with Sonnyyoung and also recommendthe Tranquility DAC with a Ridge Street Audio Poiema or Alethias USB cable or the dbauidolabs The Essential USB cable.Morrow MAP4s wouldn't hurt either to make the connection to the preamp.I cannot imagine... 
power conditioner for cd transport and dac?
Hi Arnettpartners...Wikipedia Daniel Goleman or go to danielgoleman.infoHe's one of the originators of the emotional intelligence concept. His book, Vital Lies, Simple Truths: The Psychology of Self Deception, has some very intriguing analysis. Th... 
New CDP or new DAC?
Ckoffend,Thanks for your thoughts. If you like recorded music, particularly TT audio without its disciplines, I'd give a MacMini sourced DAC a serious listen. When/before you do, listen to what DACers have to say. High quality DAC is quite surpris... 
power conditioner for cd transport and dac?
ArnettpartnersYou ask a very difficult and important question.Some aren't a good fit no matter what, and some take time to finally handshake, and the most dangerous of all "fit" right away and deteriorate later. Yeah I know. No matter what, the ul... 
power conditioner for cd transport and dac?
I'd recommend getting and installing a Porter Port or Maestro or TelslaPlex and plugging your DAC directly into the wall without conditioning. Experiment with various power cords (give them time to settle in, don't A-B them back and forth like a s... 
New CDP or new DAC?
I too suggest a DAC and suggest the USB route via an Apple MacMini. Right now, I have three MacMini/DAC combinations on three systems and have sold my CDPs. Careful selection of the DAC (I have the dbaudiolabs Tranquility and Tranquility SE, both ... 
Help with VTL TL 5.5 Preamp
Beside123,In regard to your DAC source (the Tranquility SE) and the treble trouble, have you solved that as yet, and if so, how?When I read your posting and this thread, I wondered two things: What USB cable were you using for the DAC? I've had ex... 
Decent cables for vintage McIntosh MC250 amp?
Morrow Audio will fit the early McIntosh... I have them, the 4 series, and all levels 1-4 should work well with the binding posts (no spades, naked wire). I was amazed at the compatibility and musicality of the Morrow + early McIntosh. Mike Morrow... 
Pc for Vpi motor
I just put a pair of Volex 17604 PCs (ordered from Newark, also Allied Electronics). These are robust, shielded, and seem to make a difference (over the stock cords) feeding the SDS and then the TT (VPI) motor. A pair of these costs about $25 deli... 
Mac sound quality
Some suggestions: don't use the power conditioner with the IMac; instead of an IMac, try a Mac mini... anything from 2007 forward, 2010 is the best for many reasons; also, instead of using your IMac HD, use a peripheral HD... a firewire connected ... 
Power Cord for $50 or less?
In an earlier post I recommended the Volex 17604. Here's a relevant review in regard to the Volex as well as the iron lung jellyfish.This is a direct cut and paste from a "shoot-out" of PCs made in 5/19/2006 by Steve Hoffman. The number 15 refers ... 
Help with my first DAC under 2K.
Tranquility USB DAC... reconditioned units from dbAudiolabs under $1k... a complete no-brainer, new under $2k.But you might want to seriously consider getting a Mac mini to feed it... will make a big difference. Doesn't have to be a 2010 Mac mini ...