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I'm back now to my CDP
I also tried an external DAC with my mac and it was not at all impressive, tried apple tv via toslink-- too bright and I tried a transport and its better compared on my mac. however I'm still not contented on that route hence the DAC is going back... 
DAC = thin sound
the DLIII is going back to the store :( 
Metrum Octave First Impressions
I'm really considering this metrum. got a new PS audio DLIII and that thing is going back. 
Metrum Octave First Impressions
hello. where did you guys buy your metrum? and how muchI'm reading its from the netherlands (direct), but I also encounter a seller from Australia-- although the tag says made in Taiwan? what gives?Thanks 
where next to go?
thanks for the info. of the bunch of USB listed which is more 'analog' & musical sounding? 
DAC = thin sound
thanks everyone. I decided to add a transport (universal player). I really dont like the sound coming from a USB and the apple tv connected by a toslink. So we'll see if the SQ is due to the DAC itself. :(I would love to get the USB to S/PDIF but ... 
where next to go?
David, I second your thought on the vocals reproduced by the DLIII-- its NOT that good. To be fair, I only have the DLIII for a week so its not really conclusive.. I decided to go ADD a transport feeding via coax, we'll see what happens.. My impre... 
DAC = thin sound
IIRC the USB input on the DLIII is limited to 16/44.1i think 'bright' is the closest term I can say on my system. Also the midrange is really thin sounding to me.. I wish I could have gotten the oppo uni. player :( but all the CD's are stored in m... 
Need an affordable USB to coaxial adapter on a Mac
slik, its says on the product description 'for windows' 
DAC = thin sound
thanks Steve :)I thought ALAC is not compressed file? All my CD's where ripped thru ALAC..About the interface I'm using-- yeah kinda have feeling about it. BUT right now I'm in fund "saving" mode. I plan to replace my macbook hopefully after Augus... 
DAC = thin sound
yeah could be number of things.. I heard a reference system before but it was a long time ago (front end was dCS:).. prolly time for me to go to my dear dealer again.all my cables are silver. CD's ripped thru ALAC 
Ultimate Cables no more?
Hi. I've also dealt with Carl before. I am keeping his cable for sure.. it's still in my system. drop an e-mail again.. 
when connecting power AMPS
thanks for the info. got it. :) 
Best Integrated, period.
EXPOSURE 2010S 
'dimple' tweeter fix
been running music on the SE and I found that something is amiss with the sound (can only hear though on some recordings-- crakling like sound :( ).. Does anybody have any idea what are the chances of damaging the tweeter or how are tweeters arran...