lewinskih01
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| Improving sound quality of streaming setup What Steve (Audioengr) suggests is certainly a valid route. Then he also manufactures the product he's recommending. Just be aware of that.Another option that would be very simple too is getting a laptop to be used for music only, and a DAC with a... | |
| Quality of laptop for use with Dac. Hi Steve.Was the list you posted writen in order of impact on SQ, in your view?Have you tested a Computer Audiophile CAPS v3 vs. A 2009 Mac Mini? The CAPS approach kind of makes sense to me, but then I keep reading about the 2009 mini...Thanks much! | |
| Audiophilleo vs Empirical audio offramp Here you go: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/best-usb-spdif-converter-12904/index3.htmlCheers! | |
| Audiophilleo vs Empirical audio offramp You might have seen my other post over at the PC Forum, but in case you haven't: it might be worth connecting with member Elberoth over at computer audiophile.com for his view. His reference is a DCS Scarlatti, and he also has a Metrum Octave whic... | |
| M2Tech EVO + Ex Clock + Power supply v Off-ramp 5 Astrostar,Take a look at this thread: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/best-usb-spdif-converter-12904/index3.htmlIt's long, but worthwhile I think. Several posters heard several units side-by-side. Particularly, b... | |
| Uprgrading my Metrum Octave DAC Mccance,I hear you: I have my Octave connected to a Lamm LL2, into a McIntosh MC275 and I'm pretty happy. I, too, wish the Octave had BNC instead of RCA.What's your source, before the AP? I have a Squeezebox Touch, with software mods, and I'm look... | |
| Uprgrading my Metrum Octave DAC I have not heard those, but have done extensive reading before buying my Octave, and I actually plan on getting an Audiophilleo 2, just like you. I seriously doubt you will find a significantly better sounding one-box solution for $3k. Moreover, t... | |
| Metrum Octave Mod and cable suggestion Naggots,Which BNC connector did you install? Cheers | |
| Metrum Octave Mod and cable suggestion Thanks Gopher. Does your DAC section kind of rings internally? When I knock gently on the top of my unit I hear things vibrating inside, and I'm wondering if there is room for improvement by treating those somehow.Replacing the RCA for a BNC conne... | |
| Metrum Octave Mod and cable suggestion Gopher, looking forward to your feedback about the Lundhal tweak. Have you tweaked your Octave in any other way? | |
| Amplifier for Sonus Faber Cremona M Mezzanine,Listening is certainly the best way to know. FWIW, both the friend who had Cremona Ms + 2xMC275 and me prefer a Lamm LL2 preamp to a McIntosh tube preamp. Ergonomics are certainly better on the Mc, but the sound of the Lamm is far better... | |
| Amplifier for Sonus Faber Cremona M FWIW, a few months ago I was considering a speaker upgrade, and a fellow Audiogon member I've come to trust recommended the Cremona Ms as a great match with my McIntosh MC275 amp. He has several systems and can afford a lot more expensive stuff an... | |
| USB or Squeezebox Touch from Mac to DAC Rmata,Listen to Steve (Audioengr), and also use your critical thinking when exploring options. Steve indeed knows a lot, but also tends to steer people in the direction of his products, which is particularly hard to perceive for the newcomers. The... | |
| need help selecting the right preamp The above post is good. Another alternative is to get a good USB to SPDIF converter (Audiophilleo 2 is good) and a DAC with S/PDIF in. Some knowledgeable people claim the clock in the USB/SPDIF converter has more impact on sound than the DAC itsel... | |
| Speaker cable recommendations for B&W 683 Some years ago I had B&W CM4 and was looking for cables. Some wiser folks here told me not to spend on cables because my systems didn't have enough resolution. I didn't like the answer...but time proved they were right.I think you might be on ... |