mapman
Responses from mapman
| 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. | |
| Do distortion 's affect enjoyment of speaker? What Chayro said, pretty much.SOme types of distortion may have positive effects, like those one might apply with a frequency equalizer or dynamic range processor for example.Other impact things in a clearly negative way. Amp clipping is a very co... | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? I bought a Yamaha sound processor once that I loved at first then fell out of love with as I started to detect various noise artifacts being introduced that were not there otherwise.I've been very nuts and bolts about what I buy ever since and hav... | |
| Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE Magico always sounds good when I hear them. Just so damn expensive!! Many competitors I hear for lower cost do as well. Can't deny the build quality though. | |
| John Mayer - Opened My Ears "Dylan and Paul Simon seem to me odd choices, indeed, for JM to aspire to."Even if a reasonable goal, which it is not IMHO, please no. Been there, done that. Let these new guys choose their role models, but do their own unique thing, whatever that... | |
| Let's play the "what if" game Well, you have very good stuff that seems well matched and you like what you hear, but want more it seems.So no apparent reason to make any major change. Rather refine and maybe expand what you have, if you must.Power conditioning on digital sourc... | |
| Beloved? Funny subject! I always find it peculiar when audio gear is referred to as beloved, especially when being sold. Didn't realize the exact meaning either. Makes sense. Now when I hear someone say they love their gear, it will have new meaning.... :^) |