mesch
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| Upgrade advice please I think it really depends on how you see using your computer as server. Are you considering downloading hi-rez PCM files or DSD? If so, I would consider a stand alone DAC with DSD capabilities and continue to use your Arcam as transport for playin... | |
| Installing a stereo in my garage. Suggestions? +1 Chrshan137 I use a UDAC-2 straight into used amp. Also used V-dac, or Music streamer II into used integrated. | |
| I need DAC help Call Music Direct. They sell many popular DACs and can advise on drivers. There are many DACs for under $500 new. For internet radio I would not spend more. Good luck. | |
| Upping my digital game I agree with Lew, and Charles assessment of his post. I play disks and Aiff files from my MAC Mini using Pure Music via the Audiophilleo to a Bryston DAC. The Bryston has many inputs and allows me to also use a Arcam DV137 as transport for Disk pl... | |
| Help me buy my next DAC What type of files on the hard drive? What do you play them through? For internet radio the V-DAc serves just fine. | |
| An audiophile in Chicago ..... I second Quintessence. | |
| Debating between Hybrid and Tube Integrated Amp Tls49 i correct, tube pre, SS amp. I owned a Vincent 226MK. The tubes were mounted to sockets, not wired in. I would check this out regarding the 237. | |
| Got the upgrade bug You have been provided with much thoughtful advice and I will try to avoid redundancy while reinforcing some of it. Move into new room prior to replacing existing gear.I believe the Rotel 1520 has a phono stage, therefore it would not be too costl... | |
| What hooked you to audio? The music was first, throughout early 60's. HiFi appreciation came in 1969 when I heard a system consisting of: AR XA Turntable, Dynaudio PAS-3 pre, Dynaudio ST-70 amp, AR 3a Speakers. It seemed magical. | |
| Of all your gear, what piece impresses you most? I consider my system to be well balanced, however I consider my BEL 1001 MK V to be my most valued component. Probably most difficult to replace from either a sonic or cost basis. | |
| How do I hook uo headphones to my system? Wow, Al! Always impressed with the effort you extend to provide help. | |
| Server question, should I bother? I agree with Dragon. The set up you have seems overkill for MP3. Have you tried playback of Redbook CDs as AIFF?. | |
| Help for a vinyl novice Bill is correct. However the Sumiko recommends the BP be capacitive loaded at 100 pf or less. I own a BP but have it loaded at 100pf. I am not sure what impact on the BP the higher loading would have. Many phono stages are set to 200pf I believe. ... | |
| DAC upgrade assistance needed Congrats on your purchase. A great upgrade. I use Wireworld Starlight 7s. | |
| Upgrade from AQ King Cobra to Columbia DBS Received and placed the Columbia cables into my system. I did not care to A-B then against the KCs, simply replaced and sold them. The result seems to be better imaging within soundstage and more 'air' around upper midrange/treble notes. I am happ... |