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| What is best audiophile MP3 player????? Ckrody. . .good catch! I am embarrassed to say that I got my "wires" crossed, and you're absolutely right that there is not an optical digital out. There is one on the AirPort which I use with the outboard DAC (streaming wirelessly from iTunes)--c... | |
| What is best audiophile MP3 player????? I use a 60GB iPod but not for MP3s (for the reasons already stated). I use uncompressedf file format (CD "Quality") which will only allow me to carry 3,000 tunes vs. 15,000. Of course, I rip my own files, since the download community is MP3 based.... | |
| Installing a dedicated AC line Couple of other hints--the amp rating you want to achieve and length of the run has an effect on the gauge of wire you use. For example, if you are using a 20 amp breaker (in order to acheive a 20 amp circuit), you need to use a heavier guage wire... | |
| How Much Hiss Is Normal? I have a vandersteen sub and Meridian active speakers that occasionally pick up some hum or hiss, but it's never a problem when listening. I've found that in my house, the source is the wall power and have dealt with it via power conditioning. You... | |
| Audio Debt? This is a tangential response--I don't go into debt, but have also learned to "buy well once" vs. riding the upgrade carousel. So, I've tended to buy above my target price point but have found much long-term satisfaction. So many a'gon ads feature... | |
| Do Audiophiles really like music? This is a terrific question--it has so many implications! It also opens to door to long winded responses, like this one. Before one can even respond, it begs to define audiophile, which has philosophical implications. For example, does certain beh... | |
| XM Radio - Anyone Getting It Through DirectTV? I've never done a side by side comparison, but can say that the compression does result in a sub-optimal source. This seems to be consensus in this thread, as well as others. I have found a silver (okay, bronze) lining in this cloud.In my environm... | |
| Magnepan newbye Tough question--because if you go entry level and like what you hear, you'll likely end up wanting "more" of what makes Maggie great, and will be looking for a pair of 1.6QRs! On the other hand, a physically big speaker like the 1.6 can really imp... | |
| How to remove B&W 800 N midrange?? Don't have a direct answer, but I had to replace a tweeter (on a much cheaper DM series spkr). When I called B&Ws US importer/service ctr in MA, they were very helpful with instructions on how to do the replacement. In fact, I also ordered a g... | |
| What cable for Vandersteen 2WQ subs I am using some Tara prism, but it is primarily for cosmetics--took a piece of leftover cable, covered it in black techflex weave and heatshrank the ends to keep it neat. It matches my PS Audio Biwire Supremes (in looks, not in heft), but no chang... | |
| What will best my present CD/ DAC? My comment is more general--I think in this day and age the one box solution doesn't mean a compromise for excellent sound. The birth of the outboard DAC was, at least in part, a response the the really poor analog sections of early digital gear, ... | |
| Anyone using the Clear Audio Virtuoso Wood? I'm on my third--but that's because I have 5-year old twin boys that have mangled the previous two (when they were 3 yrs old). The point being that I've had several chances to go in a different direction, but have been satisfied enough to stay wit... | |
| XLR to RCA conversion for sub Tonyptony, you are correct. In this case, the input to the sub isn't balanced anyway, so there's really no way to maintain a balance circuit straight through. There are numerous XLR to RCA converter plugs, ranging from high quality products by Car... | |
| XLR to RCA conversion for sub Tom, I agree with your assessments toward the end of your question--I wouldn't bother with anything more complex than a cable that's built with an RCA on one end and and XLR on the other. I suggest Markertek.com--they are a broadcast supply house ... | |
| Best processor that is excellent for 2 Ch music You might also check out a used Meridian 565 and 562. These components work together and I don't think you can find any fault with sound quality for either music or movies. Meridian has a reputation in both home theater and music that places them ... |