soulbrass
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| Squezebox + iTunes + FLAC iTunes will only support up to 16/44.1. Hopefully that will change in the future.W3 computeraudiophile dot com will give you lots of info and choices.Good luck! | |
| how can I hook a non-naim pre to a naim Nap 250? Naim pre-amps (powered by an external power supply) can be used w/ non-Naim amps but Naim amps are synergistically designed to be used with Naim pre-amps.Could you...probably; is it best practice...probably not. | |
| Original Lps with cool posters..... Chicago at Carnegie Hall (Chicago IV) - 4 LP box set w/ several posters and a booklet. | |
| simple question for ITunes users ...I do know, however, that Rhino records offers downloads in Apple Lossless format that will play in full CD resolution in iTunes. There may be other sites... | |
| simple question for ITunes users As of now...no. Everything available from iTunes is lossy compressed. | |
| Best Recorded Vinyl Albums Alan Parsons Project - I RobotRoger Waters - Amused To DeathSteely Dan - ...pick one!David Gilmour - On An IslandPorcupine Tree - In Absentia | |
| CD and SACD player under $500 Denon DVD 3910 - can be had $300 +/- all day long. Excellent player that is well-built and can serve as a decent transport if you'd like to add a DAC later. | |
| Best Online Music Retailers I've had good luck w/ http://www.secondspin.com - all used CDs, DVDs, and games.They often have specials (announced via email) of 25% to 40% off and sometimes the added bonus of $1 shipping per item. They do a good job of cataloging different vers... | |
| Alan Parsons: Original or Remastered CDs? Lots to choose from...a few recommendations:Tales of Mystery and Imagination - there's a nice package w/ both original and remaster - worth it!iRobot - remaster or HDAD (2 channel; plays on DVD/DVD-A players) if you can find it...these should get ... | |
| vintage tuner: McIntosh or Sansui? My vote - Sansui TU-717. Classic good looks, great stock performance, regular $200-$300 availability, and favorite of many modifiers for even better performance.FM Tuner Info is a good stop for more information. There are plenty of really good sou... | |
| vintage tuner: McIntosh or Sansui? My vote - Sansui TU-717. Classic good looks, great stock performance, regular $200-$300 availability, and favorite of many modifiers for even better performance.FM Tuner Info is a good stop for more information. There are plenty of really good sou... | |
| Best integrated for BW802? The Luxman integrateds are awfully nice and come w/ good phono stages! ...and they look super cool, too!!! | |
| low profile tuners? I've been very happy w/ a Denon TU-767 in a rack w/ a NAIT5 (I think there were also lower Denon models w/ the same profile). It was a very-well-reviewed unit in its day - mid 80s.See Tuner Information Center. | |
| I have a Macbook Pro and an IPOD Good recommendations above...an alternative, less-complex avenue would be a DAC (like the MF vDAC or the Cambridge Audio DACmagic) and a pair of powered speakers like Audio Engine A5 or Quad 12L-A (pair for $700 here - no relation) or similar...ju... | |
| Your First Vinyl Album. First LPs I bought with my own money (paper route and collecting aluminum cans) - Chicago IX [Greatest Hits] and Kenton '76. |