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Integrated Amp Vs. Outboard DAC
AE stops streaming during breaks between songs.  My Benchmark DAC1 is fast enough to start again but some other DACs loose first second of the song.  Remedy for that is to "fade" between songs.  Perhaps they fixed it in new version of AE?  
Integrated Amp Vs. Outboard DAC
Agree with external DAC, but be careful since many TVs output only Dolby and not the PCM.  My Samsung TV has choice in the menu, but Panasonics and few others output PCM only with analog TV (NTSC) and Dolby with digital (ATSC). 
Cleaning a scratchy volume control...
Pot in my DAC is PCB mount.  It is small plastic square that have end cap with two diagonal screws.  I lift one corner with exacto blade and thru tiny gap I spray it inside.  This stuff is non-corrosive and non-conducting but I placed paper towels... 
Cleaning a scratchy volume control...
I use fader lubehttp://www.amazon.com/Hosa-F5S-H6-CAIG-DeoxIT-Faderlube/dp/B00006LVF1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=145...It works on carbon and plastic tracks, plus is safe on metal.  It is designed specifically "to lubricate faders on all audio mix... 
Transferring files from PC formatted hard drive to Macbook
Al, thanks for warning - I missed it. 
Transferring files from PC formatted hard drive to Macbook
Lincnabby, It is simple. Just plug this disk into MAC and copy all the files to any drive you want. Your MAC can read FAT32 or NTFS. The only difference is that MAC cannot write (at default settings) to NTFS formatted drive.Just to be 100% sure I ... 
Can a apple airport express be part of a audiophile system?
Here is detailed measurement of the Airport Express:http://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/airport-express-audio-quality-2014.htm#meas 
Can a apple airport express be part of a audiophile system?
Steve, I’m not sure why Stereophile opinion, that AE sounds good even without reclocker, and the measurements provided are so different from your experience. Since AE is bit perfect, as Stereophile tested, the only thing that would make any differ... 
Can a apple airport express be part of a audiophile system?
- It was less expensive- It worked with Itunes- My DAC is jitter supressing (reclocking)- All my files are 16/44.1 
Can a apple airport express be part of a audiophile system?
Reclocker (or reclocking DAC) is always a good thing.  The other option is to use async USB, that should do the same.  Jitter is not inherent problem of AE - it is inherent problem of all devices.  I wouldn't call 258ps jitter a problem (a lot of ... 
Can a apple airport express be part of a audiophile system?
I’m using AE with Benchmark DAC1. AE has respectable 258ps jitter on the Toslink out but is 10 times worse on analog outs.http://www.stereophile.com/digitalprocessors/505apple/#ZkLWsVXP8lfdo196.97I cannot tell how audible 258ps is (My DAC supresse... 
Radio stations for Jazz....
WUCF  "Jazz an More",  Orlando  FL - wonderful station. 
Amp for desktop setup, low volume listening
For some reason my class D amp keeps composure at very low volume providing a lot of lows and highs and immaculate imaging.  I remember reading other posts confirming this. 
Portable Headphone Amp with Wall Charger
Jl35, try to google "Oppo HA-2" and "HD700" or "HD-700".  You might find additional info on the use with Senheissers. 
Portable Headphone Amp with Wall Charger
It comes with a wall charger (micro USB type).  You can charge it with any phone (micro USB) wall charger, but one provided is recognized by the unit as rapid charger and charges much faster (if it makes any difference).