mitch2
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| State of the Source: Server, computer....or what? Surprising to me not a single poster has yet weighed in on their experience with digital sources. Back 5 or more years ago, when we were mostly spinning silver discs, the discussions on disc players seemed almost endless, yet now when probably abo... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD The best scenario is to move to the basement, give my wife back the office, and get my OWN room. I need to start hinting to the boss a win/win solution...I suspect you would like a move to your own room. I found a concrete floor much better for me... | |
| Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already??? Sunnyjim, some folks our age become nostalgic for the past thrills of walking into a well stocked audio shop to see unbefore heard of gear, or back when the internet opened new doors allowing us an avenue to explore a wealth of equipment we never ... | |
| Amp improvement since 1994? To head off confusion as to why John's reply came before my post, before he posted I made a small change and the formatting on the preview ended up weird so I copied the text, deleted the post and reposted with the revision, but by then John's rep... | |
| Amp improvement since 1994? Since 1994, I would point to;1. an increase in differentially balanced designs, where two identical halves are bridged for significantly higher power and lower noise in balanced mode,2. the use of input transformers for isolation, balanced convers... | |
| Wyred4sound, Lampizator 4 Here is another consideration, PS audio PerfectWave MkII's are going as low as $1,500 right now and offer a direct future upgrade path to their DirectStream DAC.Good sound, solid American company, good price, and an easy upgrade option to their fl... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I find the mac mini issue interesting, particularly since Matt's source is a Core Audio Modified Mac Mini with a linear power supply and I assume other modifications/optimizations. Since switching to a Mojo optimized mini with a linear PS, outboar... | |
| Best live albums from 1970's college days Johnny Cash At Folsom PrisonActually recorded late 60's but received a lot of play at college in the 70's | |
| Cleaning lady and vacuum Sound Anchor Cradle Base Stands - see picture. Improves stability by increasing the footprint area and mass, and lowering the center of gravity, plus foils aggressive cleaning ladies. | |
| Class D Ncore Atsah in the house I agree with your observation Electroslacker, which is likely a result of the logarithmic rate of advancement of the technology. The other issue with these amps that some may have a hard time overcoming psychologically, is that the sum of the part... | |
| Class D Ncore Atsah in the house I'm having a hard time understanding the phenomenal increase in cost. Obviously more robust power supplies, upgraded switching modules, I/O sections, and even stupidly exotic casework, will increase costs. But is it really a 10k improvement?Your o... | |
| Class D Ncore Atsah in the house Anything new on these....?There was a lot of initial noise, and some good reviews, but other than an occasional mention of Merrill, I haven't seen much on the Hypex Ncore NC1200 amps lately, from new or existing owners, reviewers, Hypex, or amp ma... | |
| Most overrated audio manufacturers? None of this will ever make sense because this group will never agree on the definition of "overrated" as relates to audio manufacturers, which the OP should have defined as part of his question, in the first place.I found these definitions of "ov... | |
| Most overrated audio manufacturers? So, the market 'corrects' this, even if there is 'buy in' initially.+1 Whartthe cool thing about this industry, unlike many others, is that it is still in many ways a cottage industry...think about how many of the products that are still around, y... | |
| Wall Outlet Oyaide, Furutek, Wattgate, and others Mehdi, forgot to add that, if you haven't already, you may want to take a look at this;Audiophile AC Power Outlet Comparisons |