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Tube integrated amps
I will do so Pubul7. You & the others have been a great help. Thank you. leaning towards SS solution. Happy Holidays. 
Tube integrated amps
Thanks again for everyone's input. Heard back from Dynaudio. He suggested Ayre AX7e, Naim NAIT 5i, Simaudio i5.3 (which is what they use in their office).As for tubes, he says, "As far as tube (or hybrid) integrateds go, I could recommend looking ... 
Tube integrated amps
Thanks everyone. I say I want an integrated amp because I don't want another component in the system. I don't really care how many inputs the amp has; I only need one for my DAC.The Dynaudio details are as follows. Does this mean tube amp wouldn't... 
Mac Leopard, iTunes, apple lossless best backup
Everyone, thanks for your input. Sidssp, I last tried Silverkeeper about 2 years ago when I was back on 10.2.8 OS X. It didn't work so well. I'll have a look again.Given that'll be somewhat a manual process, I know where my music files are kept --... 
iTunes Ripping - Strange Digital Artifacts
I turned off error correction and the little beeps remain. So I turned it back on and re-ripped the discs. Interestingly, and somewhat disconcertingly, the little beeps have moved tracks. Don't have any idea what it is...and odd it doesn't happen ... 
iTunes Ripping - Strange Digital Artifacts
I'm using iTunes and ripping in Apple Lossless mode with error correction. I used the same setting on my Macbook as I did on my Thinkpad. The only difference (other than OS) is that I ripped to my internal drive on the Thinkpad, while on the Macbo... 
iTunes Ripping - Strange Digital Artifacts
Update...The electronic beeps, starting right channel and moving to left channel, don't exist on my IBM Thinkpad in apple lossless format, but they do on my Macbook.I just ripped a four tracks that had the electronic beeps on my Macbook on my Thin... 
iTunes Ripping - Strange Digital Artifacts
Just checked my one-week old MacBook w/ Leopard...at the end of a large # of tracks I have a disturbing artifact, too. In fact, it is is very electronic sound, a few little beeps, moving from channel to channel. No idea what it is. how do i get ri... 
iTunes config & Backup software for Mac
The thought on using firewire for backup hard drive is that i've been told that w/ my USB DAC that it is best to have a little on the USB as possible.True or false? 
iTunes config & Backup software for Mac
Thanks all for your comments/suggestions.Is the Maxtor a quiet drive? I'm seeking ultra quiet and reliable drive. The connection will definitely be firewire, but may only be firewire 400; depends on if the anticipated minor refresh of macbook will...