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| Anyone has heard the Bel Canto REFLink Asynchronou Mofojo,I think it's worth digging past threads a bit. I recall several people saying your DAC was a stellar performer when fed through the I2S input by a high quality USB converter. I remember the Off-Ramp was one, because Steve Nugent suggested t... | |
| Focal 1038be or Revel Ultima Salon 2? Thanks for the feedback. I run a McIntosh MC275 as stereo amp, providing about 85 Wpc. So would I need two of these ran as monoblocks to make the Salon 2 sing? Conceptually metal drivers + tubes seem appealing. I guess the proof would be in the ac... | |
| Focal 1038be or Revel Ultima Salon 2? Sorry to interject a sideline question: are Salon 2s to be driven by powerful SS amps? I ask because I see they are 86 dB sensitivity, suggesting the need for large amps, yet there is one listing here displaying them with smallish tube amps. I hav... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Mitch,Yeap, it was definitely you. My LL2 deluxe is a keeper. Not having a remote will be an issue for many, but it doesn't bother me especially in the context of computer audio and the ability to remotely change volume for those moments someone i... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Mitch,Please keep us updated with your decision and how it turns out for you. As I mentioned earlier, my focus in the next few months will be on the USB converter, but after that will have to make the same decision you are making now and we seem t... | |
| Next step after Benchmark DAC1 How will you use the DAC? Your MA2275 has volume control and analog inputs, so seems you don't need that.Will the source be a computer? If so, the USB-to-SPDIF "module" will be key. I say module because it could be part of the DAC or could be a se... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Mitch,The thread Almarg pointed to is very informative, and echoes why I was focusing on the USB converter instead of the DAC. Good reading.Windows laptop vs. "desktop": laptop is easier with the included screen and keyboard, but a"desktop" has mo... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Mitch,Answering your questions:1) no, there is no consensus (what did you expect? ja!!). Both Apple and Windows-based systems can achieve very high levels. Maybe a Windows system can be said to allow people to go the furthest by allowing people to... | |
| PS Audio Power Plant Premier THD Output Results Anyone knows how to measure THD in my mains without a PS Audio unit? Can you point me to article/website? Seems like a reasonable proxy to understand the likely impact of adding one of these to my system.Thank you! | |
| Novice needs Mac Mini and DAC advice Hi Devilboy.I noticed you run a Mac Mini into an Audiophilleo, into a Metrum Octave. Are you using Audionirvana+ in Integer Mode? I have an Octave and plan on getting an Audiophilleo, and have been reading about Integer Mode in A+. It is my unders... | |
| Novice needs Mac Mini and DAC advice Moonshot,Don't be surprised that people here give a lot of good advice to total strangers - that is what this is all about! Later, also remember to come back and share your knowledge with total strangers :-)I've been using this forum to learn a bu... | |
| Help me replace my Rotel 1072 I also loved mine, but replaced it with a Squeezebox Touch. After owning both for over a year, I realized the Rotel was not being used...so I sold it. The 1072 is good value indeed. I paid $700 several years ago, and replaced it with the $250 SBT.... | |
| Anyone tried fuses, power cord with Metrum Octave? Thanks both for the input! I'm noting the Triode Wire 10+. Wasn't aware of it. Also noting the positive effect both mention from using vibration-control devices.Gopher: why did you go for the AMR fuse vs. other options? Thanks again! | |
| Equitech Son of Q vs. BPT Gbart,Would like to connect with you to discuss your DIY isolation transformer. My e-mail is LewinskiH01@yahoo.com. Regards! | |
| Improving sound quality of streaming setup My suggestion was an attempt to keep it simple, per the OP request. bondmanp, if you are looking for a fan less solution look into the CAPS 2 servers described at computer audiophile.com. I didn't mean using the laptop on his lap, but rather havin... |