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D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?
Is there significant sonic differences between the current D-Sonic with the ABLETEC ALC-1000 Amp and the supposedly new ANAVIEW AMS 1000-2600 versions?I need to buy one, but not sure if I should holdout for the new amps. Thanks 
Dragonfly 1.2 Feedback/Impressions ?
I recently tried the Dragonfly DAC on my laptop connected to a pair of KRK 5 monitor speakers. It sounded nice, but I couldn't detect any sound quality difference compared to the regular laptop's audio jack. I was using windows media player, so pr... 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
Yes it is true that the audiophile is a very small niche market for the Computer companies to care about. But this has always been true by most [mass market] audio manufactures with regards to high end gears suitable for audiophile. Therefore, slo... 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
Even if someone can build the greatest computer audiophile system in a box, the same sound quality can be achieved by anyone willing to put components together. That is the beauty of computers technology. Therefore, there is nothing that is stoppi... 
where to start
03-18-12: EdorrSteve, you are certainly entitled to the opnion that say running JRiver in WASAPI mode is inferior to say Pure music on a Mac,...I couldn't agree more! 
Sonic Frontier or Modwright 9.0SE for Aragon Amp
Csmgolf, CathodeI am looking at a bat vk-3ix on sale in Agon, but the thing has a Z-out of 1K ohm! is it too high for my amp (22k single ended/44k balanced) ?Thanks 
Sonic Frontier or Modwright 9.0SE for Aragon Amp
I have checked the Bat VK31...interesting but a little pricey and I am left wondering whether the Modwright Signature may be a better value at $1600 used, ?? 
Sonic Frontier or Modwright 9.0SE for Aragon Amp
Thanks for the input. I guess the Modwright worth more than its weight in gold, because the two are basically at par it terms of cost. What about synergy? The Aragon 8008BB has relative low input impedance, 22k Ohms.Will appreciate more inputs... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
My brother just acquired the MC252 for his maggies, an up grade from Sunfire signature amp. The improvement is jaw dropping!! 
Channel Islands D-100 Amplifier
The thread owner has not yet commented on his new purchase! 
My First USB DAC Sounds Dull, Please Help
Good News!I finally bought a PC to replace the dell laptop player and the sound was night and day! This DAC is worth every penny... 
My First USB DAC Sounds Dull, Please Help
True. Also, the power supply can be shielded, upgraded, or even completely taken out of the PC... 
My First USB DAC Sounds Dull, Please Help
Shadorne, thanks for the link. I think I did follow the same precautions described on that wiki, but I will double check my setup. If this doesn't work, I have to options: Getting a non-tubed\solid state DAC, or an internal soundcard. I am still n... 
My First USB DAC Sounds Dull, Please Help
Thanks guys for all your inputs. All my files are in wav format, and I believe I did by-pass the Kmix (I selected the "bypassing Windows kernel mixer" option on the output preferences page). But, I could be wrong. Also, the sound quality was equal... 
Speakers For Reggae Music
It is a '83 - B side of Red Red wine. Most of the LPs on eBay have the regular 3:45 Minutes long version (not dub). I am still watching, though. thanks