mesch
Responses from mesch
| Can I use my SSP's DAC instead of external DAC with Mac Mini? I believe, if using the DAC within your AVR is preferable, then a USB/SPDIF is your best option going from the MAC mini. One option is an M2Tech HiFace, no need for a USB cable. They come up often on Ebay or AG for under $100. Please keep in mind ... | |
| Looking for a DAC < $1500 Great you have a DAC to use while in the hunt. Many great older DACs come up for sale used. The field opens up when asynchronous USB is not a requirement. | |
| Another DAC recommendation I am not familiar with your speakers, however suspect mahler123 may be right given your budget and quality of the Destiny CDP. Another option that come to mind is the purchase of a CDP that allows access to it's internal DAC. Less clutter for a de... | |
| Wilson Audio Haters I went down and took a close look at all my equipment. All components were 3 dimensional, having a H, W and D. :-)When my friends come to hear my system, comments I most often get refer to the holography of the soundstage. That soundstage, and dyn... | |
| Can I use my SSP's DAC instead of external DAC with Mac Mini? Why not purchase a USB to SPDIF converter. many come up used here on AG. A original Music Fidelity V-Link (black version) would work for your application. This might best be found on E-Bay. | |
| ELAC B6 Best budget Amp match. The need to replace amp will depend on room size and loudness level desired. Ask your 20 year old these questions. The NAD may work out just fine. | |
| New Component Upgrade Success Rate Great response Dave. I believe the best point taken from Jim Smith's book is his advise to consider room treatment and system placement prior to equipment upgrade. | |
| Best Sounding Passive Preamp Glad you got things worked out and are happy with results. They make some really good Schiit for the money in my experience. | |
| Best Sounding Passive Preamp Michael, thanks for the info. Hope to hear that Schiit takes care of you. No sound either passive or active? | |
| Just wondering... Cooper. I also use a BDA-1 and think it a great DAC and purchase on the used market. Serves many sources as well. If usb is required simply use a USB/SPDIF converter as the USB input is included as a convenience at that time. | |
| My journey to search for standmount bookshelf speakers... There is a used pair of Dynaudio Excite X14 for sale here on AG. | |
| Setup question With music one should not hear the sub, the bass extension yes but not the sub, at least not to know where it is located. Enjoy! | |
| Just wondering... Dave, after your response I had to check out the 'review'. I learned more about the reviewers' wife, living conditions, audio budget than the amplifiers. Must have needed to take up some space in that Stereophile issue. Though I am not familiar wi... | |
| Looking for a DAC < $1500 There is a Bel Canto 3 for sale here on AG. $695. If I was in need for a DAC I would consider this one. | |
| Setup question Great! Let us know how everything works out. PSB makes very good speakers. A dealer friend sold PSB so I have heard a couple models, not those you are considering. In my 2ndary system I use the NAD 326BEE integrated. I buy speakers used here on AG... |