mapman
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| Analyzing the power from the outlet Proper voltage and current is easily measurable at an outlet as a start to make sure you are at least playing on a level field. What happens beyond that in regards to power and sound is not practically measurable it would seem. Trial and error is ... | |
| Upgrade advice needed Focus on the DAC and pre-amp.Maybe consider a wireless connection from a music streaming device like Sonos to computer music server to help isolate computer from music making gear. At this point in particular, what else you do with teh computer sh... | |
| Where to improve phono chain? Gotta know what you mean by "improve"?What is lacking at present or what is it you want to achieve better? | |
| Are music servers the future? Tbg, any published specs or documents for the server you are using?Thanks. | |
| New $35K pivoting tonearm Gotta hear that!It better not be worth the money or I will leave depressed. | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? Schubert,I believe my analysis would be at the macro level.Results at the micro level will be different, however, most likely those that embrace the inevitable global economy strategically and effectively will surely benefit most, while those that... | |
| For nearfield listening: which of these towers? Rockadanny gets the high end audio practical-pick-to-click for the day, giving pro monitors a go for near-field listening at home. | |
| For nearfield listening: which of these towers? Guitar center/pro monitors for nearfield listening is a very good call!!!! You probably just saved yourself a lot of money by avoiding high end home audio gear. | |
| What preamp between Burmester and Krell? NEver seen or heard Burmester. Always like Krell pre-amps when I hear them. Downside is bulk and I worry about Krell reliability over the long term in general enough to have steered clear to date, though often tempted. | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? Economic globalization will turn out to be a blessing most likely.We are all less prone to fight when in the same economic boat together. That's a good thing I think.When people come together, in any way, it is usually a good thing. The exception ... | |
| Are music servers the future? Tbg, some are I think. But not common. Network bandwidth needed to stream higher than CD resolutions becomes an issue. I have not felt a need to dive into the higher than CD resolution digital world quite yet. Too many headaches for the marginal g... | |
| DAC woes - what to do "What to do, yeah! I really don't know what to do...."Just buy the best reviewed and most widely accepted neutral sounding and detailed DAC and build around it as needed. That would be the BEnchmark. Then be prepared to do whatever is needed step ... | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? "Ultimately, what's the difference between Gwyneth Paltrow blogging about the 16 different products she puts on her face to let her natural beauty shine and a group of audiophiles describing ultra high end footers and how it let's them hear the mu... | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? Frog,I have two teenagers.There is truth to what you say about "kids" these days, but its really a moot point.Times do change, but basic truths do not. Knowing the differences and adapting takes time. Same true when I was a kid. My generation did ... | |
| Are music servers the future? Actually to be clear, multimedia servers (which includes music server functionality and other forms of media) is the wave of both present and future to ride I would say.Music servers alone have limited appeal for most compared to multimedia. Multi... |