mmarvin19
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| Amp for desktop system? Hi Sheldonn.You might consider active (self-powered) speakers. The Audioengine desktops are recommended by Stereophile magazine.http://www.audioengineusa.com/tech_stuff_a5.phpMike | |
| Please help me improve my system - next steps? In my opinion its the DAC.The Brick has a reputatation for a warm sound. The Transporter's DAC has a ho-hum reputation and many people use an external DAC instead.In my expereince, buying more expensive speaker wires results in (a) little or no im... | |
| Need help with pre-out/main-in question Hi John.The pre-out on the NAD receiver is for connecting an external amp.The main-in is for conecting an external source that has its own volume control. Like, some CD players have a volume control. Unless your receiver has a pass-through where t... | |
| Who is that incredible jazz bass girl? I'm in love!Mike | |
| Cable elevators - conventional wisdom wrong? If I may summarize the opinions on this thread:> risers improved SQ by 3%> risers resulted in large improvement in SQ> risers resulted in no SQ improvement> risers resulted in worse SQ> use plastic risers> use anything other than... | |
| unattached newbie seeks compatible dac Hi twilight.You already have a good DAC. A tube DAC might give you what you're looking for, but I'm thinking a high end clock to go between your IMAC and your DAC. Something like the new Bel Canto USB or the Empirical Audio Off-Ramp TurboIII w/ Su... | |
| Need advise on HT Pre / Proc Hi dw.I assume you will continue to power your Dunlavys with the MC32. Do you already have amplification for your center and surround speakers? If not, what are you planning for that? A pre/pro with seperate amplification or an avr? Mike | |
| Amp to receiver interconnects Hi Thirsty - I use Transparent Links.http://www.transparentcable.com/products/show_product.php?recID=60&perfID=4&catID=1&modCAT=1 | |
| Higher End USB Cables Yeah, the Havana is a mighty nice DAC and the Off-Ramp Turbo3 is something I'm saving up for. Did you get Superclock 4 w/ it? And the mega battery? I was gonna get the Kimber USB, but switched to Belkin after reading one of Stve's posts. Mike | |
| Higher End USB Cables Hey Mb - you wouldn't happen to be one of those AIG executives that just got a $7 mil bonus, would you? JUST KIDDING. Suggestion. I assume you are going to use the USB cable to coneect a computer to a USB DAC. Why not contact the people who made/s... | |
| Higher End USB Cables Hi all.Keith - The WireWorld Site shows the Utraviolet as a 75ohm coax SPDIF w/ RCA connectors. I could not find a USB cable on the Site.Robert - thanks for the info on the Ridge Street Poiema. This is a new product and the last time I visited thi... | |
| Looking for amplifier kits. Jt - The last thing I built was with an Erector set when I was 8 years old. I screwed it up so badly that I've never attempted to build again. I let the pros do it. My concept of audio DIY is operating a remote badly. Audio Sector is Mr. Peter Dan... | |
| Scratch removal before ripping I use the Maxell Disc Scratch Repair Kit (also has a cleanerspray)before I rip a CD. $8 @ Walmart. It does work. | |
| Exact Audio Copy Software Great thread!!!Last week I downloaded the EAC suite and last night I ripped my first CD to FLAC w/ EAC. Previously, I have ripped a few other CD tracks using my JRiver Jukebox in WAV and MP3. All the same track (The Overture from Blood Sweat and T... | |
| Higher End USB Cables I would not waste my money on an expensive USB cable. I use a Belkin 2.0 Pure A/V. 6' for $14 @ J&R.com.However, if you are so inclined, take a look at :> Belkin Pro - $30 @ store.apple.com> Kimber Kable B Bus - $65 @ needledoctor.com |