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W4S DAC2 vs Benchmark DAC1 my observation
Hi James - I did have the Benchmark wired via TOSLINK at one point, but it was a while ago, and my system has changed around since. Originally I had been running it from the output of an Airport Express, which I thought was pretty bad relative to ... 
W4S DAC2 vs Benchmark DAC1 my observation
Hi James - very nice writeup.I have both a W4S - primarily used in my headphone system - and a Benchmark DAC1 USB currently used in my main system, which tends to the bright side. Last weekend I swapped the W4S into my main rig, and found it very ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Kind of Blue on now - I'm seeing Jimmy Cobb tonight in NYC, so doing a bit of "pre gig prep"! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
My pleasure, Rushton. I am now onto "Chicken Fat" by Mel Brown - this one is not letting me down! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I just got the 2 LP, 45 RPM pressing of Fleetwood Mac, Rumors. I'd read so much about it but frankly, it sounds lifeless and sterile to me. Am I the only one? I have an original pressing of the album lying around somewhere - I'll have to A/B later... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
New (old) acquisitions:Joe Cocker - Joe CockerCat Stevens - Teaser and the FirecatGrateful Dead - Shakedown StreetThe Byrds - Mr. Tambourine ManI'm in the mood for some Ray Charles - that's my "hunt" for the w/e! 
Is Pure Music 1.8 better?
I noticed better soundstage too - really wasn't expecting such a change. I thought it was in my head...! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Allman Brothers - Fillmore EastMuddy Waters - Country BluesMiles - Kind of Blue (yesterday, on my headphone rig - first time hooking up my TT to it, def not the last time!) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Heath Brothers - Passin' ThruTelevision - Marquee Moon (finally found an original printing - I don't care for the newer pressing I have, and my previous attempt at an original was a dud from eBay) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Picked up today:Pink Floyd - Wish You Were HereBrian Eno - Before And After ScienceDavid Byrne/Brian Eno - My Life In The Bush Of GhostsGram Parsons - Return Of The Grievous AngelOkkervil River - I Am Very Far (actually got this mid-week) 
Best type of stylus cleaner??
I just picked up a Zerodust the other day - I was amazed at the glob of gunk that was left behind on the first use (and I had used a liquid cleaner on it just before). My cart sounds awesome too. Well worth the $ (I get the impression it'll last f... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Mink DeVille - Return to Magenta, CabrettaAllman Brothers - Idlewild SouthAnd some Dogfish Head 90min IPA - not a bad Thursday night! 
Worst record ever?
Azaud, you just brought a laugh to my Sunday as the words "my girl wants to part all the time" came jilting back through the my memory! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Just went through The Wall (new acquisition to replace the horribly scratched version I bought when I was a kid). Sounds excellent!Now, Rod Stewert - Never A Dull Moment. 
What is your favorite tv theme song/composition?
Dukes of Hazzard theme song ("The Good Ol' Boys), courtesy of Waylon Jennings!