kana813
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| Music server quality. Henryhk- Great info. It would be interesting to compare the MSB Tech IPOD system to a MacPowerbook feeding the same DACvia it's built-in digital output.You say "nothing beats Sonus," I guessing you're referring tothe Sonus display remote, but how ... | |
| Music server quality. "these servers do not have backup ability"This isn't true, most of the music servers I've seen haveUSB or wireless connections which allow for backup to an external HD or PC.Here's info on the Cambridge Audio unit:http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/ass... | |
| Music server quality. If you pockets are deep enough, here another one:http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue28/novaphysics_memoryplayer.htm | |
| Music server quality. The Slim Devices Transporter just got an A rating in the4/07 issue of Stereophile. If you already have a PC, the Transporter makes more sense(less cables & boxes) than spending alot of money to upgrade a Squeezebox, M-Transit or Waveterminal t... | |
| Jazz Recommendations Best new Jazz purchase of 2007(so far):Steve Khun Trio- Live at Birdland-Blue Note Steve Kuhn - pianoRon Carter - bassAl Foster - drumsGreat music/Great recording. | |
| Jazz Grammy Mahalo for the feedback.Since I have all these CDs, I gave them a listen today. If you're a RTF fan "The Ultimate Adventure" maybe your choice. IMO, the sound quality is way over compressed.Of the other three, my vote would go to Kenny Garrett's B... | |
| iMac Sound Quality "I'm not positive about this but, in general, I think you are better off when you use the USB out than a other out's."Pardales- the USB output is powered by the PC's PSU and will transmit it's noise to the USB converter/DAC. The iMac's digital out... | |
| iMac Sound Quality Mark- Thanks for the feedback. I'm hoping the iMac's digital output connection is better than the wireless Airport Express or the SB3's digital output. | |
| Looking for Jazz emsembles with a guitar flair BEN RILEY'S MONK LEGACY - Memories of T (Concord) | |
| Is iPod Digital Output Possible? "I imagine once Apple begins releasing products with that protocol they would be very popular among audiophiles."Marco- I'm afraid their marketing plans will be ruled by the MP3 world and the new iPhone. PS- I agree the MSBTech devise is way over ... | |
| Is iPod Digital Output Possible? See:http://www.msbtech.com/products/iLink.php | |
| Would treated CD's or OOP's-hold its value later? Nevillekapadia-I've tried all of the CD tweaks you mention. IMO, they produce the greatest improvement with poor sounding CDs. You have a very revealing system, you should check out the link below if you're interested in improving Redbook CD playb... | |
| What's a decent, current used transport? The last Theta redbook transports the Pearl & Jade use a Pioneer drive, and an AT&T ST output was an option. | |
| Would treated CD's or OOP's-hold its value later? Nevillekapadia- If you haven't tried any of these CD tweaks, how do you know it's a 5% sound improvement. Suggest you give a Nespa Pro a try. "Viridian/Qdrone/Shawn thanks for your insights. I will stick to no modification, as it's just not seem t... | |
| Top ten tube amps "spending $120k for a piece of gear is just idiotic -- think of the good that a mere half of that money could be put to use for."Yes, for less than half, you could get a new Corvette. |