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sending signal wireless from Mac to DAC- whats the best way ?
@signalwaves  idea is there I will explore that route for sure.  I actually started it already and dump it since I used wrong airport device   
sending signal wireless from Mac to DAC- whats the best way ?
@signalwaves  So Analog/Optical Audio Jack works 2 ways, as analog directly to the preamp with split adaptor or as digital/optical via optical to the DAC, is that correct ? Now, rest is simple, question is if you can see your DAC as peripheral i... 
sending signal wireless from Mac to DAC- whats the best way ?
@signalwaves  how do you send signal from Airport Express to the system ?? Via 1/8" jack or USB. ?   
Accuphase or Leben for heavy metal
I also listen to heavy metal and what I found that sounds good is AB 250W amp that is capable of pushing about 40W class A and speakers that are no les than 94db, also big deal is a preamp, less complicated is better. My first system that was prod... 
sending signal wireless from Mac to DAC- whats the best way ?
thank you guys all for the valuable inputs.  After long consideration I decided to rip the wall and run in wall cable. it will be way cheaper and more stable than any airplay.   Thanks !  
phono stage help please.
@lewm    well by that definition newer is always better, but life teaches us that statement is not always true, thats why we ask questions to ones who had it and can form stolid opinion.  
phono stage help please.
@nrchy    Awesome ! that king of info is helpful. I was looking in to Pass XP- 15 and 17, do you have any idea how do they stand up to the Alph Ono ?  
phono stage help please.
@viridian    Yes I found out the issues with Mani 2 the hard way so now I'm looking for something much bette and if possible fully balanced in and out. Pass XP-15 looks good and as far as I heard is more peasant to listen to over updated  XP-17 ... 
Turntable Cartridge upgrade question.
@deadhead1000 how is that sound different ?   
Turntable Cartridge upgrade question.
Ok guys so after all of your comments I believe I found my answer on my initial question : what would be step up to MC type cartridges in price range $1200 that would be way better than 2M Black ?.   The answer is: pretty much any good brand and... 
Turntable Cartridge upgrade question.
So much info guys I need to do my home work now, honestly now I'm dumber that I was before I started asking questions :)  Thank you all for input !  
Turntable Cartridge upgrade question.
@pindac yes I agree, not everything is gold just because it is shiny. I'm big fan of Nelson Pass and his work at Threshold, most of my amps are Pass design. and yes it does sound impressive for old gear, so you don't need big $$ to get big sound   
Turntable Cartridge upgrade question.
@zb672 I'm getting close to buy it, as many guys suggested it, just like you,  as a good choice for significant improvement   
Turntable Cartridge upgrade question.
@jimmyblues1959 there is tons of bass and mid and top just not as smooth as I would imagine, details getting blurry and when I'm verifying sound with my streamer I can tell there is some kind of distortions from time to time   
Turntable Cartridge upgrade question.
@baylinor VPI Classic Signature