shadorne
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| Apple Lossless vs iTunes Plus Mathematics or computer science may have nothing to do why, and perhaps I don't understand it. It is probably related to software bugs. If the algorithms were bit transparent then it ought to sound the same. | |
| Apple Lossless vs iTunes Plus Naschbac,What you say makes a lot of sense. As long as the software is "bit transparent" then there should be no difference. There is some info on Headfi discussion forums about this issue under the Benchmark DAC1 threads. | |
| B&W 802d Room Placement The B&W 802D can be compared to the above link I gave for the N805 above.To compare - see the lateral response plot here.Note the "scoop" is deeper than the N805 (because the tweeter is crossed over much higher - probably to allow greater dyna... | |
| B&W 802d Room Placement I think that side wall relationships are more significantly related to toe-in as is speaker to listener distance. That is an indisputable fact. However, it can be minimized by designing a speaker with an off axis response that is wide with even d... | |
| 128kbps AAC files... 128 AAC (iTunes) is pretty good. 256 AAC is slightly better and hard to identify against redbook in A/B listening on music. Of course, both are lossy so this is not audiophile quality but it is pretty darn good - say 99% there. | |
| Which CD players have AES/EBU digi outs? Just get an Intec HDMI 5 input component selector or something similar (Best Buy or any gaming store). The Intec version has four selectable (via remote) optical inputs that can be selected and sent to your single DAC1 input according to what sour... | |
| Loudspeakers with a wide sweet spot Most speakers have a midrange scoop, by this I mean a dip in the off axis response through the midrange. If you want something with a wide sweetspot then you need something with an even off axis response. In a two way this is not easy to find beca... | |
| Does anyone own a pair of audioengine a2's ? Compared to run-of-the-mill PC speakers - GoodCompared to NHT M-00 and S-20 they don't hold a candle. | |
| Surfing and Hi-Fi For allergies I'd recommend a topical steroid like Beclomethasone Diproprionate - you can buy this as a nasal spray at any drug store in the UK. In the US you'll need to get a prescription but you may have to tell your doctor about it.Antihistamin... | |
| best WOOFER ??? That Fostex FW800N would be great for tubes - I don't recall ever seeing a driver with a higher Vas. | |
| best WOOFER ??? The Volt 15" is nice and so is the ATC SB100-375SC but a pair of either of these woofers will set you back close to $1500, which you can use up to around 500 Hz....so you are looking at a costly speaker.The TC Sounds LMS 18" Ultra at around $1500 ... | |
| B&W 802d Room Placement I agree with Kal. Since the 802 is not that smooth in off axis versus on axis response through the midrange then the room + toe in will make quite a difference and it could be a different toe-in for each room and listener tastes.... | |
| Wide bandwidth = necessary? I've read the human ear is capable of perception of frequencies beyond the normal human hearing, up to 40kHz. Where have you read this? Was it in a reputable science journal or someone who just bought a supertweeter?The ear drum is filter - I don... | |
| what is the theory behind maple stands and racks? Dan,My cabinets are Maple on the oustide (MDF shelves and acoustic batting inside) and my Roland electronic drum set has a V-Expressions "Maple" acoustic set that sounds absolutely awesome (when played with maple drumsticks);-)Frankly, I agree wit... | |
| Is fiberglass safe? Don't worry...you just don't want to inhale lots of the dust or get it on your skin (itchy). It is not dangerous or anything like Asbestos but it is an irritant and too much exposure is bad for you. |