mapman
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| Logitech Squeezebox vs. Sonos You can use a standard web browser even on handheld mobile devices to control the Touch as well as the remote that comes with it and the installable controller programs for Ipod, Android, etc.The newer Logitech devices are very flexible, reliable ... | |
| Benchmark dac - why such diverging opinions? I suspect it true that most who do not like Benchmark are seeking warmth in their digital for whatever reason.I have a warm sounding tube DAC (mhdt Paradisea) in my second system with speakers that tend towards the transparent and analytical side ... | |
| What does it take to have a revealing system? Lwhite's list is pretty good but also demonstrates how much work can be involved.REgarding what or how much it takes to accomplish a revealing system, starting with headphones as a baseline simplifies things considerably.Then you can focus on teh ... | |
| Benchmark dac - why such diverging opinions? Like any decent/good component it will sound really good in some systems and leave something to be desired in others.Plus different listeners like different things.So, like any piece, the best you can discern from reviews and opinions is whether o... | |
| What does it take to have a revealing system? Get a decent pair of headphones and a suitable amp.There is no more practical way to reveal what is in the music. | |
| What does one purchase after owning horns? Danley appears to have some unique design approaches. VEry interesting. Thanks for pointing those out. | |
| Vinyl vs. top-notch digital Not all grooves are created equal.Just one of the snafus of 33 1/3 lp vinyl.Better rigs will care less.All formats have snafus. You just have to choose your pleasure/poison and then make it work. | |
| A "Unique" Voice... and, dare I say it, Ms. Britney Spears. | |
| A "Unique" Voice... Also Justin Hayward of "The Moody Blues" fame. | |
| A "Unique" Voice... Also of course Jon Anderson of Yes.Someone mentioned Eminem earlier. He is pretty unique. | |
| A "Unique" Voice... Adrian Belew of King Crimson and other fame. | |
| Do Interconnects need to "warm up"? Here's a thread about Audioquest DBS FWIW:IC Twilight Zone | |
| Headphones for use with Squeezebox Radio James,Thanks for all that useful info.I was not aware of the Ultimate Ears. They sound interesting. I will get more use out of a pair of good portable in ear phones than larger traditional on or over ear designs most likely, in that I have a varie... | |
| Do Interconnects need to "warm up"? "AQ has an entire technology based on cables staying "warmed up" (DBS) from batteries (at least I think that's what they do)...I like it! I don't own any...but hey...I STILL like it! "Yes, I have a pair of these. I like them too. I have never been... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? I consider the Dynaudio line in general to be a gold standard in speaker design and sound, even if not necessarily the most unique or distinctive sound out there. |