joecasey
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 07-19-14: WisnonI suspect that all the quality tube Dacs/CDPs sound excellent.A CD player or DAC has both a digital and analog stage. If analog stage is high quality, the unit is competitive when digital gets stale/old.07-18-14: AgearA shootout be... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Many of those Big5 and Big6 for sale are just owners trading UP.Didn't know NSA was also tracking Lamp sale activities. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 07-19-14: AbruceWisnonTheres one for sale over on Computeraudiophille I've seen 3 for sale so far. That's what happens when you lose a shootout. All returning to a CD player ... computer audio is a bust! LOL!I myself am desperate to hear the DHT b... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? 07-16-14: PkoegzKr4 same set up as you at least with fan-less, closet, USB and hard wired. The rest of you for the most part most have found it very difficult to go from incandescent bulb to CFLs to LEDs. "So confusing which to chose? Each works d... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Thank you JoeCasey, interesting about BDP-2 buffering capability. Are you talking about Ethernet from server to DAC? BDP-2 does not have RJ45 out, and Aeris does not have RJ-45 in.Ethernet reply was not for BDP-2. BTW, you don't need a network or ... | |
| Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners Brownsfan, how does MW Sony HAPZ1 compares to MW Sony 5400? | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Eventually, if the techno-dust settles, I might become persuaded to migrate to a dedicated music server, such as the Bryston BDP-2, or hypothetical follow-on device that supports data rates higher than 192K... and a large internal solid-state stor... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I actually have a more affordable DAC in my plans, that supports DSD (and native) for the masses that must have this. Its probably a year off. Too many other things on my plate right now.Any plans in adding DSD to ODSE? | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream What's not system dependent is with digital domain volume control, bits are dropped when not operating full range and resolution suffers. Whether you can hear the difference is system dependent ... depends on the quality of your system. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD One thing that has been brought up by all is a basic cable. Question for said designers, why don't you just get the best cable for your product and ship with it?What's best? What's best for some but not others. Same reason why MOST companies don'... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD It's interesting the 2 Audioengr critics are owners of PS Audio Direct Stream. Is it possible they're a LITTLE upset DS got CRUSHED!!!! in Mattnshilp's shootout? Did I say got CRUSHED!!! Is it a coincidence? LOL! Erikminer, I have no problems with... | |
| Has anyone tried KT150s in their ARC Ref 110? There simply cannot be enought threads about this...I may start another one.I know someone with an IQ at best, 1, said he watches weather forecasts and believe the station with the best results.So keep creating these thread until you get the answe... | |
| New KT150 tubes? As an ageing cynic, really ARC have no interest in showing the 150's will work in the current Reference power amps. They have the reputation of bringing out new models faster than a Milan fashion house. I would put money on them having a range of ... | |
| New KT150 tubes? I sure as sh*t, I am not dropping those pups into my Ref 150 until ARC gives the green light. So, I'm taking my own advice.It's your amp and you can do whatever you want. There are players and spectators ... what makes the world turn. | |
| New KT150 tubes? 07-07-14: XumbugHi joecasey,You say that with conviction. Are you confident that there will not be any issue's? Would love to know what the difference in sound quality will be!I know someone is rolling KT150 in a Ref 210. I think he has ~100+ hrs ... |