lgoler
Responses from lgoler
| Why USB to SPDIF and not optical? I believe the USB Bel Canto Link is just that, a soundcard. Maybe my original question should have been - do I need to upgrade the soundcard of a Mac mini? | |
| Why USB to SPDIF and not optical? So you are saying there would be little reason to spend $500 on the Bel Canto USB link, for example. Performance enhancement likely wouldn't be that noticeable? I thought I might need a similar device because the soundcard in the Mini is lacking? | |
| Outdated CD player Just curious, with a unit made in 1990 likely it wouldn't have any digital outputs. How would one connect an older CD to a new BelCanto Dac3, for example? | |
| Is mp3 320 mbps good enough for your ears? One word...cymbals. | |
| Music Server Setup: Airport Express or Extreme? Seems that the original poster would be advised to read this:http://www.stereophile.com/accessoryreviews/505apple/index.htmlAddresses the jitter issue, or lack thereof when using the digital output of the AE to a device such as a DAC that will tak... | |
| Connecting low-end DVD player to Bel Canto Dac3 Nice guys, thanks for the help! | |
| Newbie Setup Question - Digital Any recommendations on the Tri-Vista tube DAC vs. Bel Canto or Benchmark, specifically related to the jitters caused by the AE? Also, why would I need a Toslink cable? Pre-amp doesn't have digital inputs. | |
| Help with Speaker Selection BTW, I used to have a pair of Duntech Crown Prince's with this system, and they sounded great, but sold them many years ago. | |
| Help with Speaker Selection You guys are great, thanks for the feedback. Curious what you would say regarding the equipment I'd be using to drive whatever I purchase, what this equipment would lack in sound quality against new electronics in the $3k-$6 range. |