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Alternatives Software for iTunes on Mac
I use JRiver Media Center.  Great playback quality via USB to a DAC, links to other DLNA based services, plays just about any format you can think of.  Relatively inexpensive licence.  JRemote can be used to drive it all from iPad or iPhone.  My M... 
What volume level should a DAC be set to when feeding your Pre Amp
Many thanks to all who responded.  A special thank you to the ever helpful Georgehifi.  I'll have a listen to the DAC to Power (bypassing the E-470's pre) and see what this turns up.CheersPaul 
What volume level should a DAC be set to when feeding your Pre Amp
Thank you George.I had "randomly" picked -15db on the DAC (its range is -80db -through 0db.  The only reason being this resulted in my Integrated sitting between 9 and 11 oclock on the volume control for regular listening levels.  I may have blind... 
What volume level should a DAC be set to when feeding your Pre Amp
Thanks @dweller, much appreciated. 
Accuphase E470 v. Luxman L509x
Hi @honeybee2012 I auditioned both of these Amps, the E-470 and the L-509X with a Luxman SACD acting as the DAC fed via a streamer. The speakers were Dynaudio Confidence C2 in a well configured listening room. At the time I was also auditioning a ... 
Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
'nother translation required...Hello everyone, the sound Plinius (Tautoro + Reference SA) with the 5.4 is very good, the sound scene is impressive, both lateral and in depth. The serious one is dynamic with a lot of body and control. The bad thing... 
Plinius Hiato vs MA9000 vs Hegel H360 (powerful integrated amps under 10k with 200 watts)
I recently listened to the luxman 509X, Pass Labs INT 250.8 and Accuphase E-470. The Luxman was very nice but was missing a bit in the bass (for my liking anyway)  The Pass was also fantastic but did not have the same level of detail and texture a... 
Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
Today I auditioned the Pass Labs INT-250, Luman L-509X, Accuphase E-470 with Dyn C2's and the Audia Flight FLS-10 Vitus R-100 with marten mingus quintets.My personal viewThe Luxman, beautiful mids and highs, loads of detail and texture, very chill... 
Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
Thanks @nadimjaber 
Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
Google translated @nadimjaber"Hello, I have 5.4 for many years and I have tried several amplifiers from the Classe M600, the Plinius Reference, VTL 450 signature, Butler TDB 2250 (mono bridge), and now I amplify them with the monophonic Wyred4soun... 
Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
Haha yeh. I guess in a global community all languages are welcome.  
Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
Haha, Yep, its quite a list! Thanks to all audiogon'ers for the input.  Time to get the dart board out and start throwing. 
Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
@jackd The trilogy is a nice looking Amp, have you tried it in concjunction with Dyn speakers? 
Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
Have been looking at the Brystons, thats a warranty literally unheard of in this day and age of "chuck it away"!! 
Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's
Thanks heaps  @dpac996 that's certainly a list of gear you have worked through. I'll definitely be having a listen to Bryston given your recommendation. Cheers