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| How To Route Streaming Music From iPad 2 to DAC? JC, the mini-plug is indeed a combination analog and optical. You will need a TOSLINK cable with a mini-optical plug (or mini-optical adapter for a standard optical plub) on one end. You can link the iPad 2's iPod application directly to the airpo... | |
| XLR and RCA interconnects in the same system? My understanding is that the benefit of a balanced connection is a lowering of the noise floor. My guess, subject to correction by an engineer, is that there is some benefit to using a balanced connection between component and preamp, even if the ... | |
| Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs? Here are the Products in the last five years where I felt I got exceptional value:1. Cambridge Audio 840e/840w preamp/amp combo2. Mac Mini as a dedicated music server3. Dynavector Karat cartridge4. Audio Engineering 2008 Turntable5. Nitty Gritty 1... | |
| best sounding integrated for under 2500.00 Sorry, just realized that I got the original post and first response confused. The basic message is the same, though- if your target price is $2500 and under, the 840a would be a good addition to your short list. | |
| best sounding integrated for under 2500.00 While it is true that all dealers say they like what they sell, in this case I think your dealer is not leading you astray. I just acquired the Cambridge Audio 840e/840w combination, and if they are any indication, the 840a V.2 should be a great v... | |
| subwoofers for spendor A5 I have s5es, the precursor to the A5. I use a Velodyne subwoofer with them that works very well - the equivalent current model is the Optimum 8. It provides support for the low bass without overwhelming the speakers. The built in room optimization... | |
| Spendor S8e Amp Suggestions. I have used S5es, which are the little brother to your 8es, quite succesfully with a VTL ST-150. The two make an excellent pairing.I have also used them with a CJ MV60SE -- not quite as much power as you are contemplating, but oh my, what a marvel... | |
| The downward spiral..... Boy, did your original post and question start me thinking. It seems to me that for the ordinary person looking to purchase equipment in order to appreciate music, and not the other way around (nice point, Onemug), there was a great deal of positi... | |
| MacBook Pro or Mac Mini as music server On the subject of monitors -- I'm just using an HP 13 inch VGA monitor that's at least a couple years old (I'm not completely sure because I bought it used at a pawn shop) --I got a dvi-to-vga adapter from Apple for the mini and plugged the monito... | |
| MacBook Pro or Mac Mini as music server I'll add my vote for the Mac Mini. I have a MacBook Pro I use for general computing, but got a Mini to use a music server. The Pro is way more expensive, even if you purchase a monitor to use with the Mini (you don't need anything big or fancy -- ... | |
| Digital guy, thinking of taking the analog plunge. If you want a relatively inexpensive "turnkey" solution with a pre-mounted cartridge, it is hard to beat the new Rega RP1. It comes with an Ortofon cartridge pre-installed, and one of Rega's great tonearms.Note that unless your receiver/integrated... | |
| Have You Heard the ProAcÂ’s Carbon Pro 6 speakers. Yes, I recently heard them at a dealer's event, with a Proac rep present. I was underwhelmed. The Proac D40s playing in the next room offered a much more detailed, balanced sound, and better imaging, IMHO. Of course, my personal opinion is that th... | |
| Once Upon a Time Marvelous, Hoopster! If only it really WAS only a fairy tale... | |
| Impressions of Wadia 170i I have one, which I used only briefly with an iPod until I moved to streaming directly from a Mac Mini to my DAC. It works fine if you prefer to use an iPod as your source and configure it to bypass the iPod's internal DAC. The sound is good, but ... | |
| Uneven speaker volume output Glad to help, and glad you've found a work around while you figure out the culprit. Happy listening. |