mapman
Responses from mapman
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? I've never heard mbl at shows come close to a properly set up showroom, even when both are done by the same seller.So take what you hear at shows with a grain of salt there. | |
| Audiophile music I can choose 5 pair of speakers in 5 different rooms/locations using my main system.From biggest/best to smallest/most limited:1) OHN F5 Series 3 in largest L shaped room2) Dynaudio Contour 1.3mkII in my 12X12 office3) Triangle Titus XS in my wife... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Bc,I hear you.I am a glutton for punishment sometimes I suppose, but I do like to refute inaccurate or questionable things that get published when I feel I am knowledgeable enough or qualified to do so. Jut to help keep things straight. Its a dirt... | |
| end of an era ...... "Middle Ages is optomistic.Try Caveman ."Cool. Even I can make music beating on things with sticks and bones. | |
| end of an era ...... Well, at least I learned some useful new words from Bifwynne as a result. | |
| Audiophile music Careful applying generalizations about sound quality to any "genre" of music.Yes, certain genres will tend to share certain audio parameters, but not always.Low noise and distortion levels are ALWAYS a boon for any kind of recording.Also getting t... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? If one simply buys a recent design good quality USB DAC designed for optimal performance, like BEnchmark for example, (need not cost much), you should be in very good shape.Much easier than getting a good turntable and then having to match everyth... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? CErrot,Bandwidth + good design is the key. The data must be available at the time needed. Then as in all cases, the d2a conversion process must be done well. All within the capabilities of the technology, but only if done right.Same with any sourc... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Agear,As I understand it, USB asynch mode is one of several mmodes of operation for USB. It is intended to assure bandwidth,which is needed for high res audio to stream fast enough to keep up with playback. It also allows the "peripheral"device to... | |
| music with clear placement of the instruments. "A bit off-topic, but when you go to a live concert, and close your eyes, do you hear a very clear placement of the instruments?"IF a good venue, production and good seats, I hear a soundstage consistent with the perspective from my location, mean... | |
| end of an era ...... "We are headed for the Middle Ages."I saw Monty Python and the Holy Grail...not that!!!!! | |
| Is computer audio a bust? OR just take the easy way out and blame the product or format or technology in general. Much easier that way.... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? "Computer audio via USB is an absolute BUST! USB is for connecting peripherials - not for music!"IT can work well for music but not designed only for that.The USB based setup has to be designed to work properly for high quality sound. Not all are,... | |
| software for converting to digital? I've dabbled with audacity and other approaches looking for an efficient and reliable solution.HAve not found it yet.Audacity works well for D to A conversion alone, but is overly complex and not optimized to enable fastest complete conversion of ... | |
| Why a separate DAC? Separate DAC is one practical way to tweak the sound if needed or desired. ITs that simple. If built in DAC already in use sounds good enough, then no need. |