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Blue Circle CS Integrated with ATC SCM7 Speakers
I also own a CS. It is an amazing unit for the price. I am not familiar with the ATC's so I can't comment on matching.Cheers,Nick 
Help me pick a digital cable
I have two tributaries digital cables. One is 1m and the other is 7ft. I can hear differences there, so I have no doubt that the type of cable and connectors used will make a difference.Cheers,Nick 
Help me pick a digital cable
I am going to look into the Stereovox HDXV more. It seems like just the thing.Has anyone experimented with the 1m vrs 1.5m lengths.Steve's logic makes sense with the sampling rates.But the logic of the less cable the better also makes sense.Can an... 
Music from hard drive better than CD?
Hey Jax,The 80 gig drive is just for music. My system and files are on another drive.My power mac is not hooked up to my stereo. I just use it for listening when I am on the computer and for loading up my ipod. My computer speakers are Monsoon Aud... 
Music from hard drive better than CD?
Thanks G,I am going to try it again tonight. As far as the itunes setting goes, I had them exactly how people recommend. I am a nut about proper ripping.I have a 80 drive in my Powermac just for uncompress music.Cheers,Nick 
Music from hard drive better than CD?
Hello GhunterI have read the manual and I am not knocking it. Please don't get me wrong, I think its great for the price. I should also point out that while it is expensive it does come with a full version of Pro Tools which is worth quite a few h... 
Music from hard drive better than CD?
Hi Guys,All the settings are at the default. It does not give me an option for the buffer size. I get the default option of 512 (which I presume is Kilobytes.)You can view the unit on the Digidesign site:http://www.digidesign.com/products/mbox/Dig... 
Music from hard drive better than CD?
Hello Jax.I read over the links you sent me. I did indeed set everything up correctly.I would be willing to give computer playback another chance. But until I hear it with good PRAT, will not be investing it it. It's really a shame. I was so close... 
Music from hard drive better than CD?
Hi Guys,To answer some of your questions. The Mbox, takes its power over the USB cable as well as passing the information via it. I used the SPDIF digital out on the mbox to go to my Wadia.On the laptop we set everything up for the best sound qual... 
Music from hard drive better than CD?
I just tried doing this today for the first time in my system.I must say overall that I did not like it. I really hoped I would. I wanted to like, I tried to like it. But for me it just didn't cut it.I used a iBook with a Digidesign Mbox and my Wa... 
Fostex based speakers: Cain Abby or Omega Super3R
Hi Rene,A pair of 24" Skylan Stands showed up on CanuckAudioMart.com today in Calgary.He want's $100 Canadian for them which is a steal.The catch is local pickup only because they are filled with sand. Maybe your wife could grab them for you.Happy... 
Music Hall cd-25 or Rega planet 2000
The Rega has a good bottom end on it for the price. It goes fairly deep and is enjoyable. I would not say the bottom end is the weak point.If anything is a weak point its the high end. I find the high end while also enjoyable, on the rolled off si... 
Music Hall cd-25 or Rega planet 2000
I just upgraded from a Rega Planet 2000. It is a very good player for the money. When I auditioned it I compared it directly to a Musical Fidelity 3.2. While I felt the 3.2 had a bit more detail, the Rega had much more body and presence & PRAT... 
Wadia still in business?
I am glad to hear things are going well. I just purchased a used Wadia DAC.Hopefully some time in the future I can afford the 861 I always wanted.Good luck to your customer relations person by that way.I am sure they are going to have fun trying t... 
Standmounts - $1000-$1400 CAD range
Reference 3a Dulcet would fits your profile.They would go great with your amp.Check on Audiogon, there are two pairs for sale in Canada.http://www.reference3a.comCheers,Nick