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| What do I need to connect computer to DAC USB converter. I have this one and it works like a charm. (Used for about $300)https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/dac/bryston-buc-1-usb-converter/Or an inexpensive one like this one.https://www.amazon.com/Coaxial-Convertor-ASIO-%EF%BC%88Excelle... | |
| Help connecting headphone amp to Levinson 38S Thanks. I looked at the 38 manual and I thought, "Aha", I found it. Sadly, the 38S was programed differently and that feature is no longer available. | |
| Levinson 39 vs Bricasti M1 A couple of days ago I wanted to compare digital cables from my ML 39 (as transport) to the Bricasti. First up, the Crystal Clear Audio XLR (don’t know which model but about $500 10 years ago. Great cable.Next was an old Tara Labs RSC Master Gen... | |
| Levinson 39 vs Bricasti M1 Hey George. You are too far in the tech weeds for me to keep up. I don’t doubt the technical aspects of what you’re saying. I’m just reporting what I’ve heard.But I like coming along for the tech deep dive. Know anything about the Sonic Front... | |
| Levinson 39 vs Bricasti M1 P.S. I’ve been exclusively listening through tubes for past 25 years. This high end Solid State thing is new to me. And I dig it. | |
| Levinson 39 vs Bricasti M1 I will go back and listen more thoughtfully. In truth, I only spent about an hour,Interesting, your comment on XLR. I read that both the 39 and Model 1 have a true balanced signal path. Alls I know is that it sounds better. | |
| Levinson 39 vs Bricasti M1 George- went direct today. ML39 to Rowland Model 1. It was interesting. On one level the transparency was amazing. But maybe too much so for me. I’ll have to listen some more. But since I stillI play vinyl it’s kind of a hassle to rewire.Bu... | |
| Levinson 39 vs Bricasti M1 I bought from George Meyer AV in LA. They’re an authorized Levinson repair shop. It was just recently completely refurbished. I would not be surprised if they had a spare Philips laser or two. | |
| Levinson 39 vs Bricasti M1 George, thanks for all the great info. I’m going try running direct tomorrow. I like the 39 so much I want to get a 360S.Marty | |
| Should I update my Adcom GFA555 amp or buy something more modern? $1,500? Do you mean $150. I just bought a used GFA545 for $285. It was checked out and all was in good shape. Sounds great. Got it as a backup.Plenty of great used amps for $1,500. | |
| Are XLR Shorting Straps the same as shorting plugs? Al, thank you so much! I read the manual but obviously not well enough. And yes, I’m operating in stereo. Thanks again.Marty | |
| My Bricasti M1 expereince...... I've owned the Bricasti for about 6 weeks. It's world class. My previous DAC for 15 years was the Sonic Frontiers SFD-2 mkii, which I love. I've had the Weiss 202 in my system. Bricasti won hands down. I've also listened to the MSB Sig Platinum wi... | |
| First Impression: Vivid Audio B1 Speakers Regarding the break-in time, that's what I was told... just relaying info. | |
| First Impression: Vivid Audio B1 Speakers I got them in Piano black. Looks great. I already had bi-wire cables. They're listed to go to 40Hz but I haven't measured. I've played some stuff with good bass and sounds fine for me... I've never been a bass freak anyway. I'll try out some elect... | |
| First Impression: Vivid Audio B1 Speakers Sounded excellent out of the box but keeps getting better. My dealer told me 500 break-in time. |