peter_s

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mono cartridge vs stereo
Guys, I have a single tonearm available to me, and it is set up for stereo. I've got two questions:1) When using the Y adaptor, do you need two Y adaptors, one to sum the L+R channels and one to redistribute them back to L+R outputs?2) If you defi... 
Quad ESL-63 and low-powered amps; Sun Audio, Atma
I've got an RM 200 for sale right now! 
Magic and mystery of master tape
As an ex taper of Grateful Dead concerts, I can tell you that the master was always the best. Every generation away created a loss in dynamics and clarity. There is great value in getting close to the master! 
Integrated to go with KEF LS50
I've got a great luxman integrated for sale! Plenty of power and drive yet maintaining excellent total balance. 
Equalizers - don't listen to the nay sayers
Which brings up another question: if your source is digital, is it better to equalize in the digital domain? 
Equalizers - don't listen to the nay sayers
Looking at the DSP Studio in JRiver, I note that one can add parametric equalization on a per-channel basis but the typical band-type equalizer is applied to both channels simultaneously. 
DIY Power Cable Report
So how much did the raw materials cost per cable? 
USB to I2S that supports DSD
I've heard that the USB input is quite good on the W4S. For redbook recordings, I've heard some say that converting USB to I2S (using an Empirical Audio Offramp 5) is no longer needed (might require FEMTO Clock - does yours have one - upgrade cost... 
Connecting headphone and tablet to high end system
Whoops, perhaps your tablet is not an iPad. I do believe you can get digital out into a USB form on other tablets too. That is worth researching. 
Connecting headphone and tablet to high end system
Yes, you definitely can use the tape inputs and outputs for that purpose. However, you may want to consider using a better adapter to get digital out of your tablet and sending it to a DAC, rather than using the headphone out of your iPad. If you ... 
Wyred 4 Sound W4S DAC-2 DSD
Willie - what cable are you using? Thanks. 
wireless subwoofer transmitter
This must be converted to digital for transmission. How come outlaw audio does not provide specs for the digital conversion? 
Need portable speakers for travel
Looks like Bluetooth 4.0 has a high enough rate for CD quality sound, whereas BT 2.1 (like on the TDK) I believe requires compression.What kind of room size do you use the Dell for? I'm looking for something to give good sound in a hotel room. Not... 
Need portable speakers for travel
I did a little research. I was wrong. Here is the scoop on the various versions of Bluetooth:Bluetooth v2.1 simplified and streamlined the pairing procedure back in 2007, which headphones definitely do take advantage of. Later Bluetooth versions i... 
Need portable speakers for travel
Looks like Bluetooth 4.0 has a high enough rate for CD quality sound, whereas BT 2.1 (like on the TDK) I believe requires compression.What kind of room size do you use the Dell for? I'm looking for something to give good sound in a hotel room. Not...