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| High End User Interface for PC Audio I have started this journey myself and am waiting for the Intel chip MAC Powerbooks to come out before buying the laptop. I have however already started loading a sweet looking little 250GIG external HD made by a company called Wiebetech. The hard... | |
| Apple Powerbook "Optical Digital Out" Asonicyouth,I am considering the same route you have taken. Could you please keep me posted as to what you have decided to do as far as the dac and also what type of connection you are using. Your help would be much appreciated. | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Thanks to Pat & Barb for being so courageous to share with the entire community. I have followed this without contributing until now. My prayers are with Barb and the family. May God bless you and your family. I will spin some vinyl tonight an... | |
| VR4 SE III Owners please help with cable choices.. Anyone using silver cables on the tweeter/mid portion of the speaker? I am considering Audioquest KE-4 any opinions? Thanks everyone. | |
| What 4 or 5 sacds should I have? Hi Warren,I have some SACDs but the ones below get played the most.Roxy Music-AvalonWillie Nelson-StardustPink Floyd-DSOTMNickelcreek-self titledElton John-Madman across the water or Honky Chateau | |
| Bang For Your Buck Best Value CD Transport I had the Northstar Model 192 DAC for about 1 year and never had any problems with it. It is an excellent performer and value. The used price varies but mine was around $950. It is extremely versatile with inputs and outputs. | |
| Need sub recommendations for vr4 jr's Hi Jim,I have used the Von Schweikert VRS-1 and the Martin Logan Grotto which are both in your price range at least used. They have a small footprint with very big sound. Both of these subs are very quick and I found them musical. Hope you get som... | |
| Audio Aero Prima CD player vs.Modwright Sony 999es Bcos17, Did you get the newest modded version? I am curious how you think it does on redbook & on sacd? Is there a big difference in performance between them? Thanks | |
| DK Design VS.1 Ref. mk II ,& a good matching CD. I used a Northstar Model 192 DAC & Transport with my DK amp for about 8 months. It was a great combination. The Northstar units could be had used close to your 2k budget and are excellent for redbook. Lots of good choices already mentioned. | |
| Getting and keeping records clean................ I finally took the advice of the experts & bought a new VPI 16.5 RCM this afternoon from my local VPI dealer. He showed me how to use it properly & tomorrow I should be cleaning some of my collection & putting the records in new clean ... | |
| Best phono-pre for mc-systems below $ 1.500,00 ? I just purchased the Eastern Electric Minimax tube phone preamp & have to tell you I am more than impressed. It is my first stand alone phono preamp. Don't be fooled by its small footprint & moderate price. It is a really special phono pre... | |
| Phono stage help for Nott Spacedeck/Anna/Dynavectr I have decided to give the Eastern Electric Minimax Phonopreamp a try. It had nothing to do with Bill mentioning the review in my thread as I had already corresponded with him on the piece several times. In a perfect world I would have been able t... | |
| Phono stage help for Nott Spacedeck/Anna/Dynavectr I am really interested in the K&K but really intimidated by the DIY assembly required. I am beyond novice when it comes to DIY. I also am really short on time at the moment. I did email Kevin to find out about the cost of an assembled one. I a... | |
| Need help with finding a new phono stage. Clio09,Please post your impressions of the different phono stages when you can. I am interested to know what your preference will be & why. I am in the market also & am looking for all the input I can get. Sounds like you made some good ch... | |
| Review: Acoustic Zen Absolute Interconnect Guido,I am not going to bore you with descriptive audiophile terms, only can tell you I heard an immediate improvement in bass as well as high frequencies. The highs are a little smoother than with the AZ Silver Ref 2. I still really like AZ produ... |