tgrisham
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| Why are server setups so costly relative to CDP's? Kijanki,Exactly. Most people have computers and don't know how to configure them for their music. The Benchmark is a great example of a one-time expense that opens up the world of computer based music for the average audiophile. Instead of discuss... | |
| Why are server setups so costly relative to CDP's? Just for fun I configured a Dell laptop with Windows 7, 4 GB RAM, 500 Gig SATA hard drive, CD/DVD optical drive. Adding a Cambridge DACMagic the total is ($440 + $400) $840. I am curious as to which stand-alone CDPs would be better than this for $... | |
| Gilmour announces new Flexogen Speaker Cables Very nice! Thank you! I needed a laugh today. | |
| Best speaker cables for longer runs Tvad,I once had a certified NSF technician come to my house to calibrate my rear projection HDTV. He was not an "audio guy". He looked at my anti-cable speaker cable and asked me if it was some sort of modern art, before I told him that those red ... | |
| Why are server setups so costly relative to CDP's? This is such a fun hobby/addiction that we do get lost in the small details. To return to the original question...there will always be a debate regarding which road to choose to bring us to the "best sound" and before it was (and is) vinyl vs CD, ... | |
| Why are server setups so costly relative to CDP's? Mrtennis,You state:"most believe that differences in speakers are greater than differences between amps. but such a position is based upon many variables and does not constitute knowledge."This implies that you have a greater knowledge than others... | |
| Why are server setups so costly relative to CDP's? Mrtennis, I don't understand. "I think the ps audio perfect wave transport is better transport than the ps audio perfect wave dac". Do you mean that the ps transport is better as a transport than the ps dac is a DAC? Or do you mean that the ps aud... | |
| Why are server setups so costly relative to CDP's? In my mind, the key to stellar digital sound is the DAC. The transport is secondary. Rega makes very solid transports and uses great DACs. Even so, you choose the sound of the CDP based on the DAC. A separate DAC will cost you more but accepts sig... | |
| Best speaker cables for longer runs I have used Canare 4S11 for 15 meter runs and it works very well. Neutral, easy to handle, and perfect for biwiring. | |
| NOS DAC question Elizabeth, you might consider cutting back on the caffeine....Just kidding...I love your posts! | |
| members with no feedback? "Some members seem to forget that they had no feedback at one time. Why do they feel that they are more worthy of trust than others are?"You're kidding, right? Someone with an Audiogon rating of 300 is not more trustworthy than a person who has no... | |
| Best preamp for $1000 or less with remote I think you are at the junction of deciding tube vs SS for a pre-amp. Also, it depends on how many and what kind of inputs you need, and whether or not you would like a DAC built in, and new vs used. Simplest would be the Peachtree Nova, bypassing... | |
| members with no feedback? I usually wait to see if a member with good feedback makes an offer. I am more likely to take an offer, even if a little lower, from someone with good feedback. Not a guarantee, but a little more reassurance. Also, I wait a day or two after receiv... | |
| Help with PowerMac G5 Leopard and iTunes I am currently trying out the DACmagic. Using the M2tech hiface from the Mac it receives 24/96 as verified on the front panel. It is a very good DAC and made even better with the hiface. | |
| Help with PowerMac G5 Leopard and iTunes For reference-I am using a Mac Mini(Snow Leopard)>USB>M2Tech Hiface>coaxial spdif>PS Audio DLIII. I am new to this but have experimented with this system for several months. My observations are these: I had a Maven and didn't like it. ... |