mitch2
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| Breakout DAC for 2013? Speaking of the HRT Music Streamer HD Vladimir, did you see the current Stereophile review of that device? Atkinson indicates "superb (20-bit) resolution and low noise" as well as "excellent" J-Test data, then goes on to discuss a "peculiar behavi... | |
| Tubes/SS Power Amps? Orpheus10, why in your opinion do Class A tube amps "theoretically" sound better than Class A solid state amps? Do tubes measure better than solid state devices? | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Lewinskih01, this research has been a learning experience and the choice is difficult because each system had its advantages and it seems they are equally good sonically, when set-up properly. I don't mind paying a bit more to get the level of ser... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Hello all, this decision has been like peeling back layers of an onion. On the surface, just about anyone can benefit from the flexibility, convenience and "good" sound of computer audio by simply downloading a player, burning their CDs using thei... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Hey Lewinskih01, yes that was probably me discussing the LL2 Deluxe, as I used it in the "other" best system I have owned, which included the LL2 Deluxe with M1.1 monos. That system was so musical but the upper end darkness of the M1.1s simply lef... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Thanks guys. I have come to the same conclusion for a variety of reasons including no clear evidence that Windows sounds better and the perception that the Mac platform is easier to operate and better supported than Windows. The server hardware se... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Good point about the DAC quality Ejlif. I do like my current MUSE player. I owned both it and the Ayre C-5xeMP, and had them both hooked up in my system (at the same time) for over a year. I finally sold the Ayre when I found that my clear prefere... | |
| Tubes/SS Power Amps? I agree with Mechan's post. Tubed amps do indeed make a difference that IME cannot be duplicated with a tubed preamp. However, it is my experience that really good SS gear can also sound like music. My Class A Clayton amps have a low bias switch s... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Thanks everyone, and especially Lewinskih01 for your detailed point-by-point answer including;More relevant to your questions, I think, is you can use JRiver for Windows and JRemote that is an application for iPad to use as remote for JRiver. So y... | |
| just starting - mac vs. windows computer source? Thanks for the response Job. I also asked this over on Computer Asylum and have received a variety of responses that seem to conclude that either windows or mac can provide great sounding computer based audio. Most have indicated the devil is in t... | |
| Parasound JC 1 Halo ampos for sale? Isn't Audio Advisor a Parasound dealer? Your other option is to buy a good condition used pair and purchase one new from the dealer, or an on-line dealer like Audio Advisor. | |
| What reviews do you trust if any? None to the point where I would buy the gear just because the reviewer liked it, especially when I see how many reviewers are playing the test piece in a system with inappropriate to suboptimal partnering equipment. Things I like are;1. reading ab... | |
| Dr.John Thanks for the post Fromunda. I have not heard Locked Down but I will soon rectify that. The good Doctor traveled through here a few years ago and I was lucky enough to catch what was a really good show. I like his funkiness and variety and he is ... | |
| Cables for biwiring Many designers subscribe to this also when they use heavier gauge internal hook up wires from the LF posts to the woofers and lighter gauge wire to the MF/HF drivers.I use DIY wire (6N copper in cotton) and I do the same thing using two runs of wi... | |
| Interconnects Roller Coaster Ride As in the UP? |