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DAC Output 192/16 vs. 192/24 Will I Hear A Difference
there are no dac chips that can do higher than 16/44 but can't do 24 bit. why would a dac builder limit bit depth but higher sampling rates?i think we are talking about a non issue here.  
Turntable platforms
allow me to clear up some confusion here.first of all, not all active isolation (referred to as Herzan above) is created equal.for further explanation i started a thread about active isolation including for turntables here; https://forum.audiogon.... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
@lewm If you’re obsessed with suspensions, Minus K or Herzan or possibly Vibraplane are ways to go. And each of those can be used with any drive system. the Herzan active type systems can only be used when the gear has zero sensed self noise. any... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
@thuchan they do not have an airbearing concept like Caeles or the Apolyt. i assume when you say 'Airforce tables' you are referring to TechDAS.are you saying that the TechDAS Airforce tables do not have air bearings? or that their approach/conce... 
HeadAmp Blue Hawaii HP amp
the place to look is US Audio Mart. lots of headphone’s and headphone amps there. many more listings and easier to navigate. and free to post and purchase too. https://www.usaudiomart.com/ here is a BHSE amp for sale now. https://www.usaudiomart.... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
obviously a belt drive tt uses the platter mass differently than a direct drive or idler. which we could write a book about.but if you investigate the top performers of each drive type they all have relatively heavy platters; and you would find th... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
Mike, Platter of SP10 Mk3 is listed as "10kg" or "21 lbs", everywhere. Not near to 30 lbs. It’s heavy enough as isthanks Lew, my 9 year old memory was recalling how heavy the case was with the motor and platter and my guess was wrong.but.......th... 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
easily......the darTZeel NHB-468 monoblocks. https://www.stereophile.com/content/dartzeel-nhb-468-monoblock-power-amplifier in my room. 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
I would be interested in hearing about an air bearing that has less play than a high quality bearing of conventional design. with air bearings there are high pressure, high flow......and low pressure low flow....designs. the high pressure (the Roc... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
the SP-10 Mk3 likely has a platter heavier than 20 pounds, maybe 30, the NVS has a 40 pound platter, the Rockport Sirius III has a 55 pound platter.as far as Ralph’s points;absolutely my direct drives did rock in my room exceedingly well. in order... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
Is the Technics SP10 enough for me to experience many of the qualities direct drive has to offer?MikeHow are all your new turntables comparing to your reel to reel? I’m on a similar journey with reel to reel as I am with vinyl. @scar972there are ... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
your first reaction to a good direct drive is that it will sound somewhat digital, in that it won’t have any character of it’s own. of course, it can sound perfectly natural yet the lack of coloration will require an adjustment. it will have more ... 
SUT vs. Phono preamp
if you really want to understand SUT’s, here is a reference for how they work and how to choose one. http://www.intactaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=752 personally i have 2 SUT’s right now (one with copper windings and one with silver windings) i... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
@lewm Mike, It is interesting to hear from you on this subject. About 7-10 years ago, you had 3 turntables set up. One was a tweaked Garrard 301, another was a Rockport Sirius, and the third was a Technics, as I recall, eventually replaced by a D... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
Sad to say Mike has no rim drive example. Oh well. Always room for one more, eh? ........and the Dodo bird is extinct for a reason. :-)just kidding. Chris Brady’s turntables were enjoyable to listen to. and he was a good guy too.seriously though,...