spacemanrick

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REGA DAC review
Great review! I am also considering the Rega DAC and look forward to your comparison to the Cambridge 840 cd player as well as any other insight you can offer..... 
Buying used or sight unseen speakers a bad idea?
Holy cow Sprink, what a dishonest jerk! I haven't bought anything yet on here but unless the seller had lots of good feedback I would only buy if I could pick up and see what was being sold and meet with the seller in person. 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
I agree their selection is not that broad, however it seems recently every few days they are adding more and more mainstream music....for example they just added the Rolling Stones Hot Rocks today. I agree though at $36.98 it is pretty steep for a... 
What are the "must have" HD Tracks albums?
I ended up downloading Beck's Sea of Change and the music is growing on me....dark and brooding musically but very well done and excellent recording quality.Hot Rocks by the Rolling Stones has just been released today on HDTracks. Has anyone had a... 
What are the "must have" HD Tracks albums?
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What are the "must have" HD Tracks albums?
Damn, they just released George Benson's Breezin in 24/96 today! That is one I would love if the sound quality is as good as Hotel California......Anyone out there thinking of giving that one a try? If anyone does, please report back with a review... 
What are the "must have" HD Tracks albums?
Thanks for the feedback everyone! I downloaded Hotel California and it sounds great....great dynamic range, crystal clear, and nice strong bass. REM's Out of Time on the other hand, to my ears sounds little different from the CD. In hindsight, I p... 
Looking for a DAC for the Squeezebox Touch
Juggernaut850, was there a significant improvement in sound from the Rega Dac and the internal DAC in the Squeezebox Touch? Coming from no external DAC at all right now in my B&W 802DI system I am wondering if the $995 upgrade to the Rega DAC ... 
Looking for a DAC for the Squeezebox Touch
I have the exact same question regarding a DAC for my Squeezebox Touch that I am using with my B&W 802DI speakers and my Cambridge 840W amplifier and 840E preamplifier. Have you also considered the Rega Dac which retails in the US for $995? 
Stands for bass traps
Thanks for the input......I was told on another forum that the ideal spot for the bass traps is as low as possible and extending up at least 1 foot above your ears in your listening position. My ears are 42" high at my listening spot so it seems t...