mrjstark
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| Amarra for iTunes at RMAF... If it makes my computer based system sound a bit better ..... that is all I want.I do have some concerns tho.... Not with Amarra itself but with my computer setup.I use MacBook Air which has only one USB. (Isabellina HPA DAC, Empirical Audio Offra... | |
| Amarra for iTunes at RMAF... THX Johnh.Just ordered it.Mariusz | |
| Amarra for iTunes at RMAF... Heymikey - thanks for link and info about the differences between the two.I am aware of sample rate limitation and few other features which are found in full version, but it is the basic sound quality that I was really concerned about. If you say ... | |
| Amarra for iTunes at RMAF... I am ready to pull the plug on the Mini but wonder if it is as good as full version?P.SI do not care much for features or other limitation as long as quality is on par with full version.Thanks Mariusz | |
| Opinions on Full-Range/single driver speakers Correction: It suppose to say AN Super Alnico 8" driver. And again - fe206e and above mentioned do not sound the same .... - presentation wise. Mariusz | |
| Opinions on Full-Range/single driver speakers Fe206e & AN SC Hemp 8 incher DO NOT sound the same or even close.Different drivers for different applications & taste.IMOJohnk's has his opinions so do I and others. Personally, I like Fe206e in horn loaded designs but that's just me. For ... | |
| Dude TRL vs Red Wine Isabella vs Dodd I have owned Dodd and RWA Isabella (with DAC option).Both great preamps and quite close in performance.Isabella replaced Dodd due to more engaging and analogue presentation.Its DAC options is really awesome and I would strongly advise going in tha... | |
| Hi-Fi Power Conditioner ? Majik Buss - under $600Huge improvements across the board. Well worth the money. Free in home audition might be still available. Check out the link to the AudioCircle thread at the bottom of the page. That is how I found out about it first hand. I... | |
| Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.? I tried the Debowa Polish oak vodka that Mariusz brought to a meeting once and it was superb. There's a little piece of oak floating in it that gives it a nice golden color. I am a Belvedere fan, but this was just tasty. If you can find it you sho... | |
| Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.? Debowa - Polish Oak Tree Vodka (very exquisit taste - think, Johnny Walker Blue Label. Silky smooth.)Belvedere VodkaChopin if low on Belvedere.Zubrowka - Bison Grass flavored Vodka (If you try Debowa Vodka and liked it, try this one as well).....a... | |
| Most musical integrated amp you have heard? Jadis DA-30 Inox Luxe. Sweet!!! | |
| digital front end to rival best vinyl? I do not know about Analog v.s Digital or endless variations in obtaining desired levels of performance ....... it is all very subjective. On the other hand there are those reporting great results with Squeezebox Transporter (Modwright modified) a... | |
| Modwright Transporter VS Opera Droplet 5.0 CDP. You can read some of my comment here about Droplet and its sound as a stand alone player or as a transport with use of external NOS - non oversampling DAC.I agree that up-sampling DACs lock "musicality" that can be associate with well setup vinyl ... | |
| Modwright Transporter VS Opera Droplet 5.0 CDP. 2.1 with Audio Note Hi-B balanced C-core output transformers + upgraded parts and labor. If you can build it, substantially less. (you are right about DIY kit but should mentioned many options which can be utilize into design)Am I wrong?Also - Res... | |
| Modwright Transporter VS Opera Droplet 5.0 CDP. AN is a nice dac but 5K doesn't justify its price IMHO.The biggest question you have to ask yourself is: do you want you PC to be a lone digital source or integration of both: computer music files and red book CDs?For the PC only setup, I would re... |