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| iTunes and file format What if iTunes was installed on the external drive? Then couldn't you just make a new desktop link to iTunes and it have that work? | |
| IC recommendations for McIntosh MC275 You'll want to find cables that don't add a "warmth" to your system. After happily using single-ended JPS Superconductor 2s for some time with my McIntosh tube pre and power amps because of their neutral sound, I decided to try the Crystal Cable M... | |
| iPod vs Zune Since you like the interface of the iPod/iTunes better that should be enough reason to go with the iPod. It's unlikely for portable use that the Zune would be any better from a sound quality point of view especially if you're using a "lossy" file ... | |
| iPod docking station - Belkin vs Wadia vs Arcam You have 3 options. 1. Wadia with an external dac--perhaps the best route--very impressive but depends on your dac--though can be used in analog mode2. Red Wine Audio iMod -- see 6moons review -- only for generation 4 and 5 iPods3. basic analogue ... | |
| best speaker cables in the 2k to 3k range ? Crystal Cable Micros fit in the lower end of your price range and I highly recommend them. Mine are clear, neutral and smooth with any system I've connected them to. And they're versatile if you decide to biwire. If you need to spend more then you... | |
| Optical Digital Interface - Good or Bad? You may find this comparison of Toslink vs RCA useful.http://6moons.com/audioreviews/toslink/toslink.htmlMy experience agrees with their opinions. | |
| USB DAC's ? You might want to try out a Blue Circle Thingee between your Mac and your Emm Labs DCC2. In my experience it works well between mine and a Bel Canto DAC2. It's a good sounding and very flexible unit. Here's a review .......http://www.goodsound.com... | |
| Tightening loudspeakers screws... Here's an interesting video about tightening loudspeaker screws and changing to brass screws. Starring Rick Schultz of Virtual Dynamics.http://virtualdynamics.ca/the-oddiophile-eps--1/ | |
| Old receiver, need more inputs Have you tried using a Tape input? | |
| Power Cord Question These adapters may be what you need.http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopexd.asp?id=275#Also available without cryogenic treatment though I haven't tried those. | |
| Audio Space amplifiers They were on display at FSI in Montreal last April playing into a set of Harbeth mini monitors. Sources were a Scheu turntable and a Shandling cdp. One of the best sounding rooms at the show and one of the amps I'd investigate if I were to make a ... | |
| Paradisea Dac You might like to read this article ........http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue38/mhdt_paradisea.htm | |
| Is there any way I can use my cd player as DAC? 1)Without a "digital in" your Sony can't be used as a dac. Could you modify it? Likely. But putting your money toward a separate dac would offer much more flexibility. I use a Sony 707 with a Bel Canto dac2 and have the option of choosing to chang... | |
| Budget DAC with switchable inputs For well under your budget you can find a used Bel Canto dac2 which has both optical and rca inputs. 6moons gave it their Blue Moon award. | |
| OK I'm sold on interconnects, now speaker cable? FWIW, synergy seems to be the most critical thing with cables.If you like the your Audioquest cables between your cdp and amp it's likely you'll like the matching Audioquest speaker cable.Having said that, I tried some really inexpensive cables fo... |