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Apple vs PC for Music System
Dnewhous,Thanks.JPO 
How Do I Point iTunes to use my backup ext drive?
Onhwy61Thank you. I'm kinda new to PC audio but not new to PCs. I was beginning to think that Itunes was a lot more complicated than it first seemed.BTW, I'm using a Vista machine as a music player/server and am backing it up to a 3.5" hard drive.... 
Apple vs PC for Music System
DnewhousI'm relatively new to PC audio and HTPC and trying to keep up with you guys.Are you saying that the Prelude sound card (and its' op amps} is the superior choice for 2 channel PC audio in general (ie better than outboard DACs or reclockers ... 
Rock Siblings.....
Nothing against Zak Starkey, but his dad was one of the fab four, an integral part of the Beatles and partly responsible for their place in music history.What ever his talents, he not likely to equal his dad's achievements.JPO 
Rock Siblings.....
Zak Starkey has had a pretty good career but his Dad was one of the Beatles. You know as in John, Paul, George and Ringo. He hasn't surpassed that and probably can't.JPO 
Music Matters Blue notes
A bit off subject: The only version of "Night in Tunisia" that I've managed to hang onto is from "Live at Birdland I" with Clifford Brown, Horace Silver, Lou Donaldson, and Curley Russell. It's a bit perfunctory in some parts but is snappy and has... 
Rock Siblings.....
Allmans,Winters, Wilsons, Van Zants, come quickly to mind.Must be many more though.And though not siblings, I like all three of the Wainrights.Oh, don't forget that great American rock duo Liberace and his brother George.JPO 
Computer music server PC or Apple????
I'm not out of the 20th century in terms of audio gear (late 90's Adcom) but I've recent experiences with PCs I'd like to share.About a year ago I decided to replace the XP machine in my home office with a machine that could handle general computi... 
Mac Itunes File Organization?
I've ripped a few albums to AIFF lately. Tags show up on the Library and playlist pages, and in the Itunes XML file. Since there is XML I assume the tags are portable. But haven't downloaded anything to my MP3 player yet.BTW In the last two weeks ... 
Mac Itunes File Organization?
I'm not much further along than you are but I'll try to give you some info. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong)I understand that when a WAV file is moved from one directory to another none of the trac info goes with it. So I don't understand why you... 
digital equalizers
Eldartford and Nosnhoj,Thanks for your feedback.I did not know about the DEQ2496. It looks like a good possible solution. I like the general idea of combining a DAC and equalizer.But in the short run I want learn more about the equalizers included... 
Specs of Scott Nixon DACs?
Thanks ScottJPO 
Specs of Scott Nixon DACs?
I have the same question. 
Sonics on Cassandra Wilson New LP
Decided to put "Belly of the Sun" on my hard drive today but couldn't find it. It is a family favorite and is probably long gone with one of my daughters. Anyway I bought another copy and played it in the car on the way home.My favorite Cassandra ... 
Long Run From Computer to Stereo
I agree too.That is my present setup. I have small monitor connected to my computer by a 30' cable. I have used a wireless keyboard and mouse in the past but just recently installed an extra long USB cable which connects the mouse and keyboard to ...