mlapenta

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DAC recommendation for an entry level system
parasound Zdac and you get a decent headphone amp to boot..... 
Self powered speakers for Benchmark Dac1 Pre
very happy with the krk rokit line of speakers many connection options, i'm using balanced 1/4 trs 
usb 24/192 dac under 1500.
my source material is .wav and .flac files. the only thing that the DLIII does not do is 24/192 via usb, and in fact it only does 24/96 via spdif which i wish was not the case as I don't like adding another component or wire to process.thanks all 
D-Sonic, Wyred4Sound or NewClear Monoblocks?
I know not on list but the Channel Islands class D amps are great, almost a tube like amp sound. 
All in One DAC/Pre/headphone amp vs Separates
I tried the WA7 at a recent nyc audio show and frankly was not impressed. i thought it sounded thin and analytical unlike their great high end tube amps. 
All in One DAC/Pre/headphone amp vs Separates
i have beyerdynamic dt880 600ohm with moon audio silver dragon wire. looking for as warm as possible and more important howit would act as preamp to the acoustic zen adagio speakers via class d amps (channel island) thx 
The best CD Player for the money
what is a cd player? kidding Cambridge Azur 651C CD Player very nice machine 
Converting Flac to Wav & Upconversion
i have not heard difference between wav and flac. If there is a subtle difference, if you convert the flac back to wav via sotware do you get benefit? Or did the wav have to come from original rip. thanks 
Pre Amp and DAC replacement
really? no response to this? 
MP3 vs Hi Res
mp3 to my ear garbage most 24bit sacd ive heard blow away other formats have u heard the new pink floyds at 32bit they are amazing 
HDtracks 24/96 Marvin Gaye - Worth it?
i have the gaye 24 definitely worth it some 24 better than others all up to remix and good rig on ur end 
Does you wife touch your system?
unfortunately only the volume as in down...... :-( 
Are you still playing CDs after, comp based syst?
i never thought i would make the plunge, all digital now,have not loaded a cd in many moons. 24/96 files help with this, now if they would just stop price gouging for them 
Can I connect DAC directly to amp?
are there transformer based that don't break the bank? 
PS Audio Digital Link III - Best Connection to MBP
the coax for sure