kbarkamian
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| Peachtree Audio iDecco & iPod/iPhone Compatibility Please don't take this the wrong way...Why would you want to use an iPhone instead of a bigger iPod? The iPhone doesn't hold nearly as mucg music as an iPod Classic. The Classic also costs less.I have an iPhone and love it. But I wouldn't use it a... | |
| Sonic differences ?? NAD 317,370,372 integrateds I haven't heard the 317. The 372 is a good bit better than the 370 to my ears. More refined and controlled, across the entire audio spectrum. To be honest, I liked the 352 the best of all NAD integrateds. Something about it that I can't describe. ... | |
| No reforming of Led Zep apparently I remember seeing a semi-reunion on MTV about 15 years ago or so. I remember them playing Black Dog and a few others. It was awful! I love Led Zepplin and was so glad when I saw them get ready. About 15 seconds into it, I started laughing.I say le... | |
| Which Dac I should select? Depends on your preferences, system, and what type of files you'll play. I like Arcam a good bit more than Cambridge, but I'm sure others prefer Cambridge. The DAC Magic is a great DAC. The rDAC is shipping soon, so very few have heard it. If you ... | |
| speakers to mate with wadia powerdac151 I'm pretty sure the Focuses are harder to drive than the Xcites. I haven't used or heard the Power DAC, so no clue as to how it handles things. Seems like a great piece though.The Focus 140s are a bit of a tough load for lower powered integrateds.... | |
| OK What's next with my iPod? The Apple TV is far more functional and easier to use than the Wadia iTransport. And your Touch makes a great remote.Synch all your music to the Apple TV (far more space than the Touch), connect a DAC to the Optical output, and enjoy. The Apple TV... | |
| ARCAM rDAC Who doesn't have cotton wool for ears?I'd be interested in your rDAC, but I'm in the States. When it arrives at my dealer, I'll be sure to give it a listen. I don't listen to much if any classical. I'm a rock/classic rock/metal/alternative guy. | |
| Are DACS necessary? Regarding "why a good quality preamp would not include a high quality DAC" - While I've heard some very good preamps and integrated units with built in DACs, they turn me off a little. Sources come and go. It seems like what was cutting edge not t... | |
| ARCAM rDAC I'll be following your updates. Gonna wait till its available here, and also wait for the Rega DAC when (if) it comes out. I like my Apollo too much to not wait out a Rega DAC that's supposedly a month or two away. | |
| ARCAM rDAC No need for the disclaimer IMO. Everyone's honest observations should be taken at face value. Too many people get too worked up about things. I'm going to hear an rDAC when my dealer gets one in. $479 is cheap, but not throw away cheap to my walle... | |
| ARCAM rDAC This is going to sound like I don't believe you. Please don't take it that way; I don't doubt you heard what you heard...What you're describing sounds very odd to me. I've heard a ton of Arcam stuff - not the rDAC - and never heard what you're des... | |
| You're selling that? But you just got it Sorry -Never a single argument about SPENDING HABITS in 8+ years. We've had a few disagreements about other things though! | |
| You're selling that? But you just got it When we first started dating, I told my wife about my hobby. I put it as everyone has something 'stupid' they spend way too much on. Bikes, cars, boats, etc for guys; shoes, pocketbooks, jewelry, etc. for women. As long as you're spending disposab... | |
| Reliable Used int. amp for $1200? Plinius? Classe? The Bryston B60 fits your criteria perfectly IMO. Bryston's warranty and service/support are world class. It's an excellent sounding integrated (I own one) that'll drive any realistic speaker load to just below rock concert levels. It's also a sli... | |
| $4000 to Spend on Amp, Preamp and USB DAC For a complete integrated approach, I haven't heard anything better than the Naim Uniti. I mentioned it earlier. If you have a Naim dealer nearby, it's a must audition IMO. Every review raved about. I usually take reviews with a golf ball sized gr... |