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Are the really pricey HT Pre Amps worth it?
Thanks....I went for Lyngdorf MP60.  We shall see. 
Any impressions of CHORD or Mytek DACs?
I gave up on Melbourne labs PSU. They couldnt get it to me. So, I'm waiting on the MainsRUs PSU. Will report back. 
Any impressions of CHORD or Mytek DACs?
Sorry I haven’t responded back. My ARCAM AVR600 is in the shop and I have been down musically. I finally missed my music so much I brought up my old Marantz 4400 from the basement just so I could hear my new Chord CuteHD.I have to say this Chord i... 
Any impressions of CHORD or Mytek DACs?
Always something :)I pulled the trigger on the Chord by the recommend of Acoustic Sounds. Mytek probably wouldn't need the PSU upgrade now I think about it. Oh well...the Chord will probably better than I need. 
Any impressions of CHORD or Mytek DACs?
Take a look at your wall wart power supply and post what voltage it provides the dat. I'm wondering if these linear power supplies will workhttp://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDrillDownView?rf=1&history=0cnb4h2u%7CsubCa... 
Any impressions of CHORD or Mytek DACs?
Thanks. I have no place locally to audition either. The guys at Acoustic Sounds carry both and recommend the Chord. After reading the thread I tried to find the alternate power supplies that were referenced - no luck but might not have used the pr... 
Remote DAC connection to Computer -Shoot Me Now
I've found the overall issue. The ARC functionality on my SONY TV is forcing the RCA patch cords on my Yamaha Receiver to not be used for the signal from the DAC. Disabling the ARC option in the Setup menus for the SONY HDTV will cause the correct... 
Remote DAC connection to Computer -Shoot Me Now
I got it working. There is some type of issue between WIN and MAC. When I restarted WIN and ITUNES it began working on mac and my stereo. Just have to recreate it and see what can be done. 
Remote DAC connection to Computer -Shoot Me Now
Very frustrated. I have a new MAC mini. I’ve configured my Audiolab 8200CDQ to the mac. Mac sees the DAC. I have the RCA outputs of the 8200CDQ hooked to my amplifier. I start the 8200CDQ and it says its connected via USB. Start ITUNES and play a... 
Remote DAC connection to Computer -Shoot Me Now
Thanks for your excellent response. I did come across the "asynchronous mode" and figured that may be the cause. Your response explaining that term makes it very clear that’s the issue. .I have been researching the mac mini. That should, as you s... 
Remote DAC connection to Computer -Shoot Me Now
I did work with some of the Support Groups for the devices I tried. But, they are just not willing to work in-depth with you. While their products work with printers, scanners, and hard drives via wireless or ethernet USB, they just don't make con... 
Remote DAC connection to Computer -Shoot Me Now
Well, I gave up. Hopefully someone else will find this thread and not go thru the same hoops. I guess a Mac Mini is for me. 
Analysis Paralysis on Phone Stage and MC Cartridge
I was kinda thinking I'd just go with ClearAudio phono stage and MC for just that reason - compliance. Just to be sure though, I'll open a question to them and see which of their products they would recommend for my TT.Thanks Again. 
Analysis Paralysis on Phone Stage and MC Cartridge
Thanks and Happy Holidays 
Analysis Paralysis on Phone Stage and MC Cartridge
I looked at my AMP and it has the following specifacations for the Phono Input RCA jacks:-Input Sensitivity/Input ImpedencePHONO (1kHz, 100W/8 ohm)............3.5mV/47 kOhmSo do I need the external phono stage?