lowrider57
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| Beginner Turntable I can answer some of your questions.As far as using a TT with the Denon RCD-M39s, I see there is one analogue input for an external device. But the output level of a TT is very low and cannot plug directly into the Denon. You would need a phono pr... | |
| Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners There were a few instances where the MW5400 shone. This was mostly in reproduction of solo violin or massed violins. Lovely, silky smooth.This will be interesting to compare with the Modwright HAPZ1. It can only get better one would hope. | |
| Jolida, Glass FX Tube DAC III vs Fusion DAC Pre Chrshanl37 is correct. I see that the DAC III has RCA outputs and a volume knob in front. I cant find any specs, but you will need to check the output impedance of the Jolida to see if it will match your Parasound's input impedance. Since the DAC ... | |
| Jolida, Glass FX Tube DAC III vs Fusion DAC Pre Yes, you will need a USB/SPDIF converter. The USB computer output goes to the converter, then you can use Toslink or Coaxial into the DAC/Pre. (Coax is preferred). Using USB directly into a DAC would make for poorer SQ and would not be an asynchro... | |
| Pro-Ject turntables $2500 can buy you a pretty sweet rig, but don't forget to factor in the cost of a good phono stage. If your budget is for table, arm and cart, now you should start to research phono preamps. If you are just starting out with vinyl and do not have ... | |
| Chinese integrated for around $1k Jolida USA does make very decent gear at a good price and they have good service. Their products are manufactured thru Chinese and US facilities. However, in your online search you will also find the Jolida company based in China. Their products a... | |
| Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners Brownsfan..Uomo is right about flac. The XLD free download for mac handles flac and all others. Its a ripping sofware way more versatile than itunes. I think its advantage is handling metadeta. | |
| Jolida, Glass FX Tube DAC III vs Fusion DAC Pre First you need to realize that the Fusion is a preamp which would control volume to the amp plus has the built-in DAC. If you use the Glass FX DAC III, you will only be connected to the soundcard in your computer; it doesn't have the correct outpu... | |
| Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners AIFF and WAV are the preferred formats in pro-audio for exporting files; uncompressed and universally accepted. But of course, they're not concerned with transferring the artwork. | |
| Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners And when using the optical drive, the computer ripping software uses error correction while reading the disk. | |
| Order of importance of cables I also recommend starting with a power conditioner; even if you have a dedicated AC line. The noise level will be lowered and you will hear the true sound of your system, the sound will be more open and soundstaging improved.Power cables are impor... | |
| Neil Young's Pono music player raises millions if the analog masters are used and new material is recorded at 24/192 then there is hope.The Record labels are not going to spend any money remastering albums. They will use their current masters which are of varying formats and bump them to the r... | |
| Has anyone compare Jolida JD-100 to the new JD-200 From what I've seen online, the JD200 may be built and distributed by the Chinese Jolida company. It is not featured on the Jolida USA website. Mitch Singerman might be able to give you a definite answer. | |
| Has anyone compare Jolida JD-100 to the new JD-200 Don't know about the JD200, but your description of the JD100 is right on. A good aftermarket PC gave me much more bass and dynamics.The 200 looks very nice; wait for the reviews. | |
| Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners Brownsfan; great info. I'm also a Mac person and my future plans were to get a Mac Mini, but I'm glad to hear that after the learning curve, the Sony is a viable option.How soon til you send it to ModWright? |