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| Do Pangea PC's really outperform standard PC's I use Pangea cable on all my equipment, primarily because they are inexpensive, seem to be well built at there cost point, and have been recommended by many on this forum. That is not to say that there are not better ones available. There have bee... | |
| record out on integrated amp I must say that I am surprised that the addition of a buffer improved the sonics to that extent. Not questioning your result, just surprised. I am curious: What source (s) are feeding through the buffer? How much gain is afforded by the buffer? Wh... | |
| Are Mac and PC equal? I have been using Mac/OS. Have both a Macbook Pro and a Mac Mini with Pure Music installed for playback. CDs are ripped as AIFF files using itunes error correction. I have found this to be an easy and reliable path to computer audio. The sonics se... | |
| Rotel DAC Could easily be the cable. Has your friend tried different ones? | |
| How to divide a budget between components Most any allocation can be justified by the one making the expenditure. | |
| How to divide a budget between components I agree that opinions on this will vary widely, but what the heck, I might as well offer another.I believe it depends on budget. For example at budget under 10K I think a balanced approach of ~25% for speakers, amplification, single source, cables... | |
| integrated watts or amp watts Sorry, I meant advisors, not advisees. | |
| downloading music versus cd `s quality As Zd stated, yes CDs can sound as good or better ripped and played through a computer based system than through a disc player. I do both. On your Mac you would need playback software, CDs ripped as AIFF or WAV flies, and a USB DAC. I have found t... | |
| Matching Speakers to Components I dont believe there is a single way around when assembling an audio system. As long as the chosen components are compatible both electrically and sonically toward ones sonic preferences, one can assemble a system source to sink or 'sink to s... | |
| integrated watts or amp watts Thanks, Rlwainwright. However,as i tried to indicate, most of my post was a follow-up to previous advisees. Yes Wolf, paying for excess power at the expense of quality is not a good trade off. | |
| would I be better off... Great! Should be a good addition to your Yamaha. | |
| Yamaha R-S700 2 Channel Stereo Receiver Do you often play CDs? Could you borrow a single disc player to try in your system? A single disc player may smooth out the sound over the 5 disc one. | |
| Best upgradable system components for under $6K Yes, do your homework. I couldn’t say what i would do of I had your budget. I know I would take advantage of the fact that I currently have a satisfying system and take my time, buy each component for the long haul and with an end plan that allows... | |
| integrated watts or amp watts +1. A compilation of the points made by Zd, Jmc, and Arnett regarding rating philosophy, design type, sound pressure/power relation. They all affect the value of a wattage rating regarding an amps ability to drive speakers. Room size and room damp... | |
| Ref-75-SE delivered ... Oregonpapa, thanks for a great review. I intend to search out some of your references. Last year in the spring I was listening to my system when i took a walk outside to the poolside deck. The pool was not yet opened and covered and served host to... |